Prayerful Pondering

by Pat Luffman Rowland

Author: Pat Luffman Rowland

  • In his book, Nearing Home, Billy Graham talks about growing old and taking advantage of life’s last leg of our journey home.  He begins the book with this quote from Vance Havner:  “The last chapter in life can be the best.” Dr. Graham says that his wife Ruth always lived in the here and now. …

  • It is all about faith.  Faith in what God wants to do for us.  Assurance in what God will do for us, once faith is applied. In Mark 10, we see several examples: When Jesus welcomed little children that some wanted to hold back so as not to bother Him, Jesus corrected them and explained…

  • Of everything I’ve written on Prayerful Pondering, this post has received the most attention.  First published in March of 2011, I am pulling it to the top of the list as a repost, and praying it will continue to bless. _________________________ Imagine it. Standing before God, clothed not in all that would condemn us, but in salvation…

  • Matthew 17:20 “. . . I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there’ and it will move.“  (NIV) 1 Corinthians 13:2 “. . . and if I have a faith that can move mountains but have not…

  • Fresh peas were on the stove and needing my attention: a little more water, some seasoning, a few gentle stirs. As I lifted the lid and tended them, I had a flashback of years gone by. I saw my grandmother’s kitchen and remembered the constant aroma of good food. Food cooked with skill and love,…

  • When I went through divorce almost 25 years ago, I had to move to a new city to find work.  I left family and friends, going t a place where I knew no one.  I found myself driving in traffic like I had never experienced, clutching the steering wheel and praying hard from my apartment…

  • “The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’”  Matthew 25:40 (NIV) I belong to a weekly women’s prayer group and often take copies of things I’ve found inspirational.  Though it seemed well received, something made me wonder…

  • You are mighty, O Lord, and your faithfulness surrounds you.  Psalm 89:8 (NIV)  Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you.  Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O Lord.   Psalm 89:14 – 15 (NIV)                              My morning…

  • He delivered me because He delighted in me. –Psalm 18:19 (NKJV) I love to read the many descriptions of God in the Psalms and how He has provided for us.  He is our shelter and fortress, a place to hide from the enemy and a place to be replenished.  He is revealed as our shield,…

  • Are we Looking to be Blessed?

    Acts 3 is a scripture full of verses to build on, but the one that catches my eye this morning comes from verses 3-5:  “When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money.  Peter looked straight at him, as did John.  Then Peter said, ‘Look at us!’  So the man…