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• Fasting: What It is and What It Isn't

  

  By Elizabeth PrataSpiritual disciplines. We all know that they are. Reading the Bible. Praying. Giving. Attending church. Doing good works.Fasting. Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2019 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• "Dear Woman Feeling Called to Ministry" By Ayanna Thomas

  

  I like what Ayanna Thomas has to say. She makes sense, is humble, insightful, and joyous. Here is the start of her Instagram piece today: Read the rest here."I... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2019 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Book ReviewShots: Disciplines of a Godly Woman; Can I Have Joy in My Life?; Amy...

  

  By Elizabeth PrataCrime novel writer James Patterson issues books in a series called "BookShots." These are novellas, short books he writes in beteeen the longe... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2019 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Kay Cude Poetry: Treasured Memories

  

  To all the mothers out there reminiscing over the time that has passed and your sons and daughters are now older, perhaps having left the nest, flying off to ne... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2019 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Is Being Rich a Sin?

  

  By Elizabeth PrataNot that I would know, lol. But the question has been raised.Having money is not a sin. Abraham, Job, Nicodemus, and Joseph of Arimathea,... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2019 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• What is Love?

  

  By Elizabeth PrataValentine's Day is done and in the books. When you work in an elementary school in a lower grade, V-day as the kids call it, is almost as... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2019 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• How Long Must The Lord Tarry? Habakkuk Asked the Same Thing

  

  By Elizabeth PrataAny sensitive Christian these days is probably be feeling what I am feeling. The gravity of the times and the perilousness of the dwindling... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2019 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• You Are Not Alone: Lessons from Elijah

  

  By Elizabeth PrataPoor Elijah. He really went through it, didn't he? He was surrounded on all sides by non-believers. They were vigorous in their false faith an... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2019 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Another Resource to Consider: the Teaching of Betty J. Newman

  

  By Elizabeth PrataI'm always delighted to find new resources. I consider one of my tasks as a Christian lady in life and online, to discern, enjoy, and pass on... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2019 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• The First Sin

  

  By Elizabeth PrataWe know the first sin was pride. It happened in heaven and it was horrific. Satan, Lucifer as his given name is said to be, was made... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2019 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• The King's Dale: A Commendable Resource for Beth Moore and Sarah Young...

  

  By Elizabeth PrataThe popular definition of insanity is "doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result." For Christians with discernment,... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2019 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• The Difference Between Joy That's Sparked and Joy That's Sustained

  

  By Elizabeth PrataI'm a minimalist. I have been since before it was a thing. I like to live a quiet life in a tiny house. I live a low-impact, moderately... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2019 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• The Awake Tree

  

  By Elizabeth PrataAnd the word of the LORD came to me, saying, "Jeremiah, what do you see?" And I said, "I see an almond branch." Then the LORD said to me,... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2019 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• New Gem Discovered in Israel

  

  By Elizabeth PrataBecause I am interested in gems, I was interested in this headline from last week-Extraterrestrial Mineral Harder than Diamonds Discovered in... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2019 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Jesus Judges Whole Cities

  

  By Elizabeth PrataRecently I wrote about what oracles are. Oracles are mentioned in both the Old Testament and the New. These are specific communications from... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2019 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Don't Let Discouragement Capture You

  

  By Elizabeth PrataI've been quietly grieving and upset about the abortion issue. When NY passed the abortion on demand anytime law, I wrote to a friend and... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2019 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Word of the Week: Regeneration

  

  By Elizabeth PrataThe thread of Christianity from generation to generation depends on a mutual understanding of our important words. Hence the Word of the Week. Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2019 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• "Angel, Thanks for Nothing"

  

  I've been stuck in one thought pattern for a while. I keep thinking about God creating the Universe. It took six days and He spoke it and it was so. More than... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2019 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• It's Payday, So That Means...buying Books!

  

  By Elizabeth PrataThe last day of the month is payday, so the first day of the month I scour the interwebs for good deals on books. They are not only for my... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2019 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Prata Potpourri: The Word of God

  

  By Elizabeth PrataSomeone sent me this cartoon that was going around. It's sad and upsetting, but we are not surprised, given the constant diminishing of God's... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2019 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY