the power of prayer

When Hands Grow Heavy

The enemy had arrived on their doorstep. It was time for the Israelites to fight. So Moses told Joshua to choose some men and go out to war against the Amalekites. While the battle was raging, Moses positioned himself atop a nearby hill with the staff of God in his hands.  While Joshua led with … [Read more…]

Withholding the Blessing

I was taught a simple bedtime prayer as a young child. It was one repeated each night before I fell asleep. And although I knew it by rote, at times, I switched it up a bit depending upon the daytime experiences with my siblings.  The version went as follows: Now I lay me down to sleep,I … [Read more…]