The Prayer Path

Category: Prayer Path

  • Follow Jesus: The True Direction of the Law

    by Dee Ann Loving-Tackitt Opening Scripture“For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings.” (Hosea 6:6; cf. Matthew 9:13) The Tension Between Legalism and Mercy Legalism has always been uncomfortable with mercy. It clings tightly to rules, even when God Himself shows that mercy is the deeper law. Yet the…

  • A New Song in the Heart: When Worship Becomes Theology

    by Dee Ann Loving-Tackitt “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth.” — John 4:24 Worship begins where Jesus begins—with the Spirit. Before we ever lift a song, raise a hand, or open a hymnal, Jesus sets the foundation: true worship is Spirit‑led. It is not confined to…

  • What Boethius, Baseball, and Bread Are Teaching Me About God

    Why the Unchanging God is the Anchor of My Faith   A Grandma, Boethius, and Saturday Morning Theology “For I the Lord do not change.” — Malachi 3:6 I know. I’m a grandma who retired and took up theology. While some people spend Saturday mornings gardening, I spend mine studying Boethius (c.480-524 CE). He was…

  • Amazing Grace

    Scripture, Doctrine, and the Church Family 📖 Scripture “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”— Romans 8:1 Living Free in Christ: Baptist Doctrine Bernie and I recently joined First Baptist Lubbock, and in this season, we have been intentionally studying Baptist doctrine together. As I’ve leaned into that—especially as…

  • Consider the Lilies: Walking the Prayerful Path of Trust

    Matthew 6:28 I spent a beautiful afternoon with the Lubbock Christian Women’s Connection, and from the moment I walked in, I knew it would be special. One of our fearless leaders greeted me with such kindness, looked straight into my eyes, and said, “Dee Ann, we need you to be a table hostess.” Now I…

  • 🌿 PART 2 — In God’s Good Time

    By Guest Contributor: Robin Grimes Then God said, “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food. Genesis 1:29 Introduction In Part 1, Robin invited us into the honesty of the garden — a place…

  • Rooted: Lessons From the Garden

    🌿 PART 1 — Rooted Lessons By Guest Contributor: Robin Grimes (Introduction and closing reflection by Pastor Dee) Introduction Every so often, the Lord allows us to meet someone whose everyday life becomes a living parable of His goodness. My friend and sister in Christ, Robin Grimes, is that kind of gift. Robin is a…