February has nearly ended but before it does, here is a thought… February was American Heart Month, when government and health organizations strive to educate the nation and raise public awareness that can lead to life-saving changes. One of the sobering facts to which this month calls our attention is that heart disease is the … Continue reading
Prayer is listening for God’s nudging throughout the day.
Do not be afraid. These were the words spoken by the angel to Mary (Luke 1:30). Fear, I wrote earlier this month, can immobilize us and stop us stepping out with God in his purpose to give us, and other people, a hope and a future. Fear can hold us back, but courage helps us live … Continue reading
I came back to an empty house after my early morning Prayer Zone Workout at the track. My twin boys had left for school. My husband had gone to work. I was making a fruit smoothie. I heard what sounded like footsteps from the bedroom upstairs. You’re mistaken, I thought to myself. There’s no one else home. I looked … Continue reading
Rebels have been on my mind. A high metal fence was being constructed around the running track a few weeks ago. I was exercising and praying as usual when the workmen caught my attention. The signs were ominous and my heart sunk. I knew this meant the track was going to be out-of-bounds for my Prayer … Continue reading
A good name is better than fine perfume. Ecclesiastes 7:1 Today, I am wearing my favorite fine perfume—Chanel Mademoiselle. When I wear it, I usually get comments like, “You smell so good.” But the scripture above tells us that a good name is far better than a nice smelling perfume. My name, Rachel Britton, is a … Continue reading
When I was a child, I looked forward to Valentine’s Day with great anticipation because I knew that Father Valentine would visit our house once it got dark. He would come bearing gifts not just for the children, but for the grown-ups, too. However, this was no ordinary gift-giving. Instead, the delivery was surrounded each … Continue reading
This morning I nearly went for my Prayer Zone Workout wearing my pants inside out! (Sweatpants—to those of you reading this on the other side of the pond.) It was very early, and I was half-asleep when I got dressed. Thankfully, my daughter noticed. We laughed at how comical I looked and how ridiculous I … Continue reading
A new year brings the opportunity of a fresh start, but events from the old year—whether personal or on a larger scale—often impact our new beginnings. When I began writing this note, on the second day of 2013, I sat beside the hospital bed of my fifteen-year-old son. He lay connected to machines that were … Continue reading
There is a story behind the quote on the dedication page of Prayer Zone Workout for the Heart. As I began writing this book, I wondered how authors chose those significant words to open their work. I already knew that I wanted to dedicate Prayer Zone Workout for the Heart to my mother. Her commitment to prayer was … Continue reading
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