Category Archives: Prayers

Anything Can Happen

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Samuel Cronin

If you’re struggling today waiting for God to answer your prayer, this blog is for you. Hold on. God has a plan. My wife and I love to watch Fixer Upper, hosted by Chip and Joanna Gaines. The premise of … Continue reading →

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Mr. Fixit

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Samuel Cronin

So often in my life I get frustrated when I pray to God over and over for something, only to see nothing happen. I figure either He doesn’t want to answer my prayer, or I’ve done something wrong, preventing a … Continue reading →

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A Cheeseburger Made from Light?

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Samuel Cronin

In the Smithsonian today it was reported that scientists at the Imperial College in London have figured out how to create matter directly from pure light. In about a year, if everything goes as planned, they’ll be able to test … Continue reading →

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My Two Favorite Words

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Samuel Cronin

In our American society, we’re taught that we can do it. As Walt Disney once said, “If we can dream it, we can do it.” Our innovation and will have created entire industries, from the Industrial Revolution to the Information … Continue reading →

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The Timing of a Surprise

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Samuel Cronin

If we collected all the clocks in the world, all the wristwatches and alarm clocks and cell phones and every grandfather clock and wall clock and mantle clock and all the sundials, and every other kind of clock we could … Continue reading →

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If I pray for a diet soda, does God give me rain??

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Samuel Cronin

Let’s think about this. First of all, I look in the fridge, in the back of the car, between the cushions of the couch, in all the cabinets, in the shed, underneath the porch, in the attic—even in the oven. … Continue reading →

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Stopping Terrorism

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Samuel Cronin

The only way I know how to stop terrorism is through the work of the Holy Spirit. In my own power, I can do nothing. Although I long to do good, to help others, to lift up my neighbors and … Continue reading →

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Sorrow for Boston

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Samuel Cronin

My thoughts and prayers are with the citizens of Boston. I’m so sorry.

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A Strange True Hope

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Samuel Cronin

In my flesh I’m so resistant to hope. God asks me to hope in Him (Why am I so discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise Him again — my … Continue reading →

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A Powerful Explosion

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Samuel Cronin

Imagine sitting in the stands at a drag race. You’ve been waiting for some time but still the cars have not rolled out to compete. In fact, you’ve been waiting for so long that all the ice in your soda … Continue reading →

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