Linda Evans Shepherd
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Are You Believing These Myths About Freedom in Prayer?
Do you have a list of reasons why you think God doesn’t want to talk to you? So do a lot of people. Are you free to pray? Check out our top 10 reasons women have skipped out on talking to God today. See which reasons you identify with, and then read our myth busters …
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This Spirit-Led Prayer Will Help You Break the Chains of Your Past
I was once told not to drag my past into my future. But, wait, isn’t my past part of who I am today? And while there are plenty of things from my past I wouldn’t care to repeat, including hard times and heartaches, there were also wonderful times and even joy. Yet I can see …
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A Heartfelt Prayer for When You Feel Deeply Wounded
Did you see that? How could they have done that to me? I’m angry and hurting. I come to you, Father, because I would like to be free. So first, I give this offense to You. I ask that You help me to let go of it in Your strength. Jesus, as You are the …
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Beware of These 3 Roadblocks Preventing Your Breakthrough
There was a time in my life when I expected God to move on my behalf simply because I belonged to him. So when difficulties and hardships became my companion, I have to admit that my feelings were hurt. But truth be told, the No. 1 reason I couldn’t get past my difficulties was my …
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Powerful Prayer Strategies to Heal Your Holiday Hostilities
Is your worst holiday fear the idea of your dining table filled with relatives who act as opposing political commentators? Family get-togethers can be stressful enough, but with our culture fueled by hate, misunderstanding and inflammatory rhetoric, it can be downright nerve-wracking. What will happen when your opinionated relatives sit down together? Instead of fretting …
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How Prayer Can Bring Peace to Your Chaos and Confusion
A couple of years ago, I stepped out of my busy life to jet across the country. I was on my way to see my mom as she recovered in a nursing home from a fall. When I walked up to the nursing home’s double doors, a security guard buzzed me into a time zone …
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The Sneaky Spirit of Suicide: How You Can Fight the Looming Lies That Pushed Celebrities to Kill Themselves
I want to answer the celebrity suicide question that so many are struggling with: “If a celebrity such as Kate Spade, Anthony Bourdain or Robin Williams should kill themselves, why shouldn’t I?” Here’s my answer, an answer I would have loved to have shared with our recently departed friends. Depression is like a living monster …
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Bold Prayer Tips to Brighten Up Your Bad Mood
I will be the first to admit that bad moods happen, especially when I find myself tired, frustrated or anxious. But what if, as Philippians 2:5 (NASB) says, we can, “”Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus.”? Is it possible to submit a bad mood to God’s peace? In my new …
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A Prayer to Lead You Out of Desperation and Into Hope
Kathy emailed me to beg for permission to commit suicide. She laid out her many troubles and then said, “I can’t catch a break. The battle never stops, and I don’t want to live anymore. Don’t you think it would be OK if I took my own life?” My heart went out to her, but …
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Put Holy Spirit’s Power Into Your Prayer Life
How would your life change if you were able to put power into your prayer life? What if you could pray for provision, and see God provide; or pray for healing, and see God heal or what if you could pray for your circumstances and see your circumstances change? These things are possible when you …
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How to Live Free From the Enemy’s Distracting Influence
One of the best lessons I’ve learned about distractions happened one sunny December day in New York City. My friend Eva Marie Everson and I were in town, ready for a day of exploring as we researched a novel we were writing. I’d come prepared with my huge, blue tote bag that I’d slung over …
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Right or Wrong: Should You Pray for Your Pet?
Max, my 8-year-old miniature Labradoodle, was dying. He’d lost a lot of fur and almost half of his body weight. Now, he lay listless on the floor beside me. I reached down to pet him, “Sorry you’re feeling so bad,” I said before sending up another prayer, “Lord, please help my dog to get better.” …
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Powerful Prayers for Protection in Perilous Times
Recently, I was asked if there was anything more we as parents could do to protect our kids from the kind of senseless tragedies like drive-by shootings; Sandy Hook, Connecticut or the evil that happened in Sutherland, Texas. In times like this it’s good to remember that we do have a powerful weapon; we can pray. …
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Learning to Listen Large When God Speaks Small
Can we really hear God’s voice? Some theologians say, “God doesn’t promise to talk to us, so therefore, He doesn’t.” Oh, really? May I say this in response? Dear Nay-Saying Theologian, Is this reasoning, as stated above, your proof that God no longer speaks to individuals today? I would submit that you consider that millions …
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The Spirit-Filled Power of Partnership in Prayer
Have you ever thought of tithing your prayer life by spending part of your prayer time praying for others? A friend of mine decided to try praying for three other people every time she sent God a request concerning her own needs. Angie said, “When I started this practice, I was amazed at how God’s …
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