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Praying for America – Day 3 (National Day of Prayer)

Today is National Day of Prayer in America. From the large observance in Washington DC, to gatherings across our nation in every state, it is a time to pray for the land we love, our leaders and our people. So here are a few short prayers you can pray for our leaders on the national, state and local levels, as well as a prayer for the family and for education in our nation. Whether you agree…

Praying for America – Day 2

In honor of National Day of Prayer in America this week (May 3), here are a few more prayers you can pray–for our nation, for media and for the Armed Forces. God Bless the USA!

Praying for America – Day 1

  America’s National Day of Prayer will be held on Thursday, May 3, 2018. Here are some prayers to help you get started, and a bit of info about praying for our nation. Praying for Our Nation The United States of America was founded on godly principles by faithful men and women who prayed. Through the years, God has blessed our nation. Here, we can worship freely, vote for our leadership and live in relative…

Dealing with Grief and Loss: Powerful Hope for Finding Joy Again

Losing someone you loved is difficult. No doubt about it. Whether the loss was due to a death, a separation, a divorce or a relationship breakup, it’s often a difficult and messy process to get through the sadness and back to joy again. Recently, a friend of mine lost her mother. Her passing was unexpected. Sudden. She is wondering how to find her way forward. Rev. Billy Graham passed in February. His life and ministry have touched…