Tag Archives: Prayer

3 Simple Steps to Die to Self or Slaying the Imp

By Eyvonne Sharp | Published: November 24, 2010
A friend asks, “How can I pray for your family today?” I answer: “Pray that we’d finally learn the lessons of our disobedience from the past and really, truly die to self.” — We talk a great deal about this self-death in Christian circles. We echo words from the only Good Book and repeat them [...]
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The Ministry of Words

By Eyvonne Sharp | Published: November 4, 2010
“I’m praying for you today,” I texted to a friend. They replied, “Thank you.  I’m sorry.  I didn’t want to burden you.”  Their response soaked into my brain and percolated.  Is this a burden?  How do I respond? “It’s a privilege for me to pray for you.”  I read my response and then added, “And [...]
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Prayer: Asking the wrong question

By Eyvonne Sharp | Published: October 29, 2010
I retreat to the only room in the house where a mother of three can find solitude.  The exhaust fan rattles and the water flows into the cold ceramic basin creating a temporary oasis.  Here, I can read words and pray prayers and think.  After some wisdom from Elisabeth Elliot my thoughts turn to people [...]
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Week in Review: Things that Make Me Think

By Eyvonne Sharp | Published: October 16, 2010
This week’s favorites are wonderfully varied.  I hope you enjoy and have a great weekend! From Seth Godin, Getting smart about the hierarchy of smart.  This is my favorite post of the week.  I’ve been trying to explain this idea to colleagues and couldn’t do it succinctly.  Oh that everyone in leadership would understand this [...]
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Truth from Tozer: Writing on his Knees

By Eyvonne Sharp | Published: October 15, 2010
Several months ago, I downloaded The Pursuit of God audio book for free from ChristianAudio.com. (Every month they have a free audio download. Check it out here).
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