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• Two Important Additions to the Church from Two Years Ago, Presciently Presented...

  

  By Elizabeth PrataThis morning Pastor Josh Buice (@JoshBuice) wrote on Twitter,Two years ago today, a group of us gathered in Dallas, TX to discuss the most... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2020 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• On Giving Generously: Amazon Smile

  

  By Elizabeth PrataDo you know about Amazon Smile? You can tag your favorite charity and a small percentage of all your purchases at Amazon.com goes to that... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2020 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Prata Potpourri: Christian Mom Thoughts, Universal Phenomenon of Religion,...

  

  By Elizabeth PrataWe are in the throes of summer, gardening, bird watching, picnics, hikes, and all the rest that comes with summer. Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2020 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Frozen Pineapple and Hot Cheesy Quinoa Bites

  

  By Elizabeth PrataI have never seen the Milky Way.I am watching the History channel/Hulu show "Alone". It's involves 10 contestants who join the challenge to... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2020 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Exciting News! Open Hearts in a Closed World - Free Conference

  

  By Elizabeth PrataHi Ladies, I just want to make you aware of a great opportunity. A free conference this July featuring some wonderful women of the word will b... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2020 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• ChristianBook is Having a Sale, Also The Internet Archive of Books

  

  By Elizabeth PrataChristianBook is having a sale. Many items are up to 89% off. If you spend $35 or more, shipping is free.There is a caveat: Christian book is... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2020 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• You're Not Wonderful

  

  By Elizabeth PrataI'm not wonderful either.Sisters, aren't we continually inundated with messages like, "You are a mighty warrior of God!" Or, "You are... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2020 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Toppling Statues, a Historical and a Biblical Perspective

  

  By Elizabeth PrataThe anarchy continues. Riots, takeovers, protests. Now the lawless rioters are demanding to defund the police, dictating that Rhode Island dro... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2020 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• The Three Kinds of Glory

  

  By Elizabeth PrataGod's glory...it should consume us. We should be eager for wanting to see it, (Exodus 33:18) to give it, (1 Corinthians 10:31) to bask in it. Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2020 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• My Silly Reluctance to Read the Bible

  

  By Elizabeth PrataThere are a lot of songs of praise to and about God in the Bible. We think of Mary's Magnificat at Christmas time. We think of the Psalms and... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2020 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Are Things Spinning out of Control? (Answer: No)

  

  By Elizabeth Prata*If you read the news today it seems like everything is out of control. I mean, really.I think every sphere in which we live; food,... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2020 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Sisters, Be Careful Who You Follow; and I'm Sorry If You're Grieving Today

  

  By Elizabeth PrataI wrote earlier today of the sad news that author Rachel Hollis and her husband Dave are seeking a divorce. Both parties put out separate... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2020 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Rachel Hollis, Author of 'Girl, Wash Your Face', Announces Divorce

  

  By Elizabeth PrataYesterday Rachel Hollis posted the following on her Instagram-Guys, I have some hard news to share and the honest truth is, I have no idea... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2020 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• What is the Necessary Thing? Plus, The Storm Has Gathered...and Burst

  

  By Elizabeth PrataSisters, let Christ instruct your soul.We all know the story or Mary and Martha. Mary was at Jesus' feet, listening and learning. Martha was... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2020 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Joy in Renewed Church Going

  

  By Elizabeth PrataI appreciate my elders and the crew that sets up for church and cleans up afterward, with my greatest thanks to Jesus of course, our Head of... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2020 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• They Will Know That I Am the LORD

  

  By Elizabeth PrataWe read the phrase "then they will know" 21 times in Ezekiel. Nineteen times the phrase is repeated "Then they will know that I am the LORD,"... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2020 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Throngs Around the Throne

  

  By Elizabeth PrataI'd written on Twitter the other day the following. There are character limits on Twitter. So I'd like to expand on it here.I don't like what'... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2020 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Guest Post from Younger Sister: The Amazing Exchange

  

  By Elizabeth PrataI'd mentioned in yesterday's blog post that some of the younger people were seeking answers to the mayhem that is everywhere today. They want... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2020 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Current Events Podcasts Discussing George Floyd, Racism, Social Justice, and of...

  

  By Elizabeth PrataYesterday was the watershed day for me. I try not to watch news, read news, or discuss news. A headline or two here and there just to see of... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2020 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• America Has Lost Its Mind. Here's Why

  

  By Elizabeth PrataI'm reading through Ezekiel. It's rough. Chapter after chapter after chapter of doom, rebellion, threats, dire warnings, idolatry, profaning... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2020 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY