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Sarah Hanks

Five Prayers Children Can Pray Against the Coronavirus

Here are five prayers children can pray against the coronavirus. Though it may seem like the earth is tilting, God never falls off His throne. While fear snowballs in the nations, God is calling us to stand firm in His peace and to make our homes sanctuaries of faith, hope, and love. Children are not helpless during this time; They are powerful. Here are five prayers children can pray against the coronavirus. 1. Praying for

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Sarah Hanks

Praying for You Children: An Invitation

Praying for my children is a mandate on my life. Teaching children to pray is so very important, but it is greatly amplified when I practice what I preach. When I pray. For them. When I first started doing HEW, the one-hour watches seemed like large blocks of empty space, filled with short phrases and then silence in between. They stretched on and I checked the clock to see how much time was left. Five

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Sarah Hanks

Spiritually Mature Children

How can we raise up spiritually mature children? “But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.” Hebrews 5:14 NKJV “But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.” Hebrews 5:14 NIV “But solid food is for the mature, whose spiritual senses perceive heavenly matters.

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Practical Steps
Sarah Hanks

Leading Children Into the Secret Place

Taking Prayer Caves to the Next Level Leading children into the secret place opens up the door to friendship and fellowship with God. The following is a guest article written by Michele Pyatt, the founder of Dance Again Ministries. Michele and her husband Mark have three children. The Lord has worked in her heart through His healing power and has taught her tangible ways to live everyday growing and abiding in Him. Her passion is

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Practical Steps
Sarah Hanks

Huddle Together to Stay Warm

“In this season, huddle together to stay warm.” The prayer huddle is something we utilize when we find we need some cohesiveness as a family. When the children are fighting or we feel on edge, a prayer huddle brings us together in precious unity. What is a prayer huddle? We sit in a circle, choose a child to sit in the middle, and then take turns laying our hands on him and praying for him.

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