Connie Norris

I fought tears and held back a scream the moment my hammer struck my finger instead of a nail. For days, touching a computer keyboard was excruciating, but every time my finger throbbed, it provided inspiration for prayer, prayer for those who are in physical or emotional pain all over the world. Let’s explore other …

How Your Own Painful Moments Can Mobilize You to Pray for Others Read More »

It’s something I pray for every day, and it’s highly effective. Father, please give my family a passion for You, Your Word, Your wisdom, Your will, the people of Your world, for prayer and for holiness. We can find inspirational reminders all around us. Let’s get started. Hearts I have a few decorative hearts in …

Inspirational Reminders to Help Your Family Gain a Passion for God Read More »

It’s a time of preparation, purchasing new clothing and school supplies. But it’s also a time of preparation for life. And since God told us to bring up a child in the way he or she should go, praying and teaching them to pray will equip them for success in anything they undertake. So let’s …

Powerful Prayers for Your Back-to-School War Room Read More »

Let’s back up and begin with pregnancy. Frame an ultrasound photo and attach a piece of yarn, a reminder that this child is being knit together in the womb by God Himself (Ps. 139). Use it as a reminder to pray for wisdom to inspire this child excel and accomplish all God desires of him …

Powerful Prayers for Your Child at 18 Ages and 18 Stages Read More »

What do you think of when you hear a train whistle? Did you know that it’s a thrilling sound that can change the world? When we moved our teen and toddler from Houston to a very small country community, the house was in ghastly condition, requiring extensive cleaning and repairs. With our belongings held hostage …

Your Surprising Key to Raising a Generation Dangerous in Prayer Read More »