Something to Pray About - 2012-2015
By Cindy Sears
These columns originally appeared in Ebenezer UMC's monthly newsletter. They began under the title, "Something to Think About." We have pulled them out onto this page for easier access. Columns from 2007-2011 are found here.
Christian churches and individuals may use them for free as long as the author's name and our website address is referenced somewhere in the material or web page where they are being used.
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| Title | Subject | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Do for the One... | Giving, Ministry | December 2011/January 2012 |
| Closing the Sacred/Secular Gap | Christian Life, Political Activity | February 2012 |
| The Kingdom Is Here--Now | God's Kingdom, Christian Life | March 2012 |
| Grace--Who Needs It? | Forgiveness, Christian Witness | April 2012 |
| In Memoriam | Charles Colson, Salvation, Christian Service | May 2012 |
| The Goal | Faith, Christianity | June 2012 |
| Why Raise Our Hands? | Worship, Tithing, Blessings | July 2012 |
| Why Prayer Works | Prayer | August 2012 |
| Playing Columbo | Discussing Faith, Defending Christianity | September 2012 |
| Voting for Freedom | Politics & Christians | October 2012 |
| Promoting Marriage | Christian Marriage, Love & Marriage | November 2012 |
| Mercy Given; Mercy Received | Bethel Colony of Mercy, Grace, Drug Rehab | January 2013 |
| Missing the Mark | Sin | February 2013 |
| Jesus | Jesus Christ, Christmas | December 2012 |
| Just Do Something! | Sanctification, Christian Service | March 2013 |
| Subverting the Good | Homosexuality,Christian Sexual Ethics | April 2013 |
| God Is Here | Homosexuality, Christian Sexual Ethics | May 2013 |
| I Was There | The Crucifixtion, Timeless God, Sin | June 2013 |
| In the Image of God | Sanctification, Sin | July 2013 |
| Baptism Into New Life | Baptism, Methodism, New Birth | August 2013 |
| Be Still | Prayer, Listening | September 2013 |
| Community | Christian Fellowship,Church | October 2013 |
| Let the Spirit Rise in Ebenezer | Revival, Holy Spirit | November 2013 |
| Half and Half | Giving, Christmas, Money Management | December 2013 |
| The Living Sword | Holy Bible | January 2014 |
| I Stand in Awe of You | Jesus Christ, Wrath of God | February 2014 |
| Ambassadors for Christ | Christian Education, Witnessing | March 2014 |
| Patriarchs | Fathers, Husbands, Christian Life | April 2014 |
| Swords | Bible Study, Witnessing, Holy Bible | May 2014 |
| God's Kingdom Is Here-Now! | Kingdom of God, Good Works | June 2014 |
| Liberty | Quotes, Freedom--U.S. | July 2014 |
| What's So Great About Christianity? | Christianity and Culture | August 2014 |
| Names, Names, Names | God's Call, Christian Service | September 2014 |
| You Are Righteous | Grace, Justification | October 2014 |
| Politics and Liberty | Government, Politics, Voting | November 2014 |
| Stick to the Bible | Jesus, Divinity, Miracles, Holy Bible | February 2015 |
| Irrelevant | Christianity and Culture | March 2015 |
| Don't Forget the Next Verse! | Bible Reading and Study | April 2015 |
| Are You a Secret Doubting Thomas? | Faith and Doubt, Trusting God | May 2015 |
| Listening | Prayer, Devotions | June 2015 |
| On God's Side | Truth, Holy bible, Obedience to God | July 2015 |
| But the Emperor Has No Clothes! | Same-Sex Marriage, Irrationality, Sovereignty of God | August 2015 |
| A Deadly Silence | Abortion, Sanctity of Life, Eugenics | Septmeber 2015 |
| Grace Now and Then | Racism | October 2015 |
| Don't Worry, Be Happy | Happiness, Anxiety | November 2015 |