The Prayer Path: A Quiet Place to Meet God
A Place for Prayer, Truth, and Encouragement
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A Symphony in Words: An Evening with the Lubbock Symphony and Maestro Cho
by Dee Ann Loving-Tackitt The Expectation Before the First Note Beginning with the vision cast by Maestro David Cho in his program notes, Bernie and I found ourselves leaning forward before a single note was played. He had so beautifully prepared the journey that by the time we looked up, it felt as if the…
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Writing as Witness: Why Words Matter in Discipleship
by Dee Ann Loving-Tackitt, Liberty University Online Writing Center Tutor (Host) House of Prayer Ministry My mission:To teach with clear purpose and light,Through grammar and structure done right,With witness through art,And Christ at the heart,Helping students grow as Champions for Christ. When Writing Becomes Part of Discipleship We often think of writing as something reserved…
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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…
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Remaining in His Presence: A Woman’s Call to Worship from Psalm 27
Come Close, Stay Near, and Rest in Him The Presence We Long For At the heart of Psalm 27 is a tender and anchoring desire—one that speaks deeply to the heart of every woman who longs for peace in the middle of responsibility and spiritual weight. David writes, “One thing have I asked of the…
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Stonecroft Ministry Reflections
As I take my final remaining class in my doctoral studies at Liberty University and step into a new season of tutoring students there, I find myself in a moment of transition before beginning dissertation work. In the middle of all of that, what feels most like a gift is this—being invited into a circle…
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The Gospel That Rings True
Resonance, purity, and the call to continue the music of Christ. “The women fled from the tomb, trembling and bewildered, and they said nothing to anyone because they were afraid.” Mark 16:8 Resonance and Truth When a crystal goblet is struck, it sings only one pure note. That clarity comes from the way it was…
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A Second Visit to the Writing Center
Mark 1:2–3 Mark Returns I imagine Mark showing up at the Writing Center again this week—scroll tucked under his arm, sandals dusty, eyes bright with that same urgency he had last time. He sits down across from me, unrolls his parchment, and says, “I’ve added the next part. Can you look at it?” Of course…
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When Mark Came to the Writing Center
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, “Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way, Mark 1:1-2 Today, I found myself smiling at a funny little thought while working on my commentary on Mark’s Gospel. I imagined Mark himself…
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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…
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Green Grass in a Desolate Place
Jesus our Shepherd Who Provides Psalm 23: A Psalm of David. (NIV) 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures.3 He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Even though…
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