Be “Bold” When You Pray

As a Christian, one of the most important subjects to learn about is the mystery of prayer. It’s critical for us to learn how to pray—how to articulate those things that are in our hearts to God. We need to learn to talk to God about everything—things like our hurts, our needs, our joys, those things we are grateful for. Only then will we start to see some real change in our lives, and we can help others begin to see positive changes in their lives as well. In Matthew 16:19 it says, I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind (declare to be improper and unlawful) on earth must be what is already bound in heaven; and whatever you loose (declare lawful) on earth must be what is already loosed in heaven (The Amplified Bible). What I believe that really means is that God says He’s going to give you authority to bring HEAVEN to earth. That verse says that God will give you the keys of His kingdom. That’s a pretty powerful statement. Think about it: The very keys to His kingdom are in your hands! God has given you the power to release a bit of His kingdom into your life or into someone else’s life.

Alzheimer’s Disease, a short excerpt…

Like former President Ronald Reagan who lost his battle with Alzheimer’s disease in June 2004, people with this severe form of dementia are eventually robbed of their memories and of their ability to communicate with loved ones. It can be very heartbreaking, especially when the victim can no longer recognize their spouse or children. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, “Alzheimer’s is a degenerative brain disease that usually begins gradually, causing a person to forget recent events or familiar tasks. How rapidly it advances varies from person to person, but the disease eventually leads to confusion, personality and behavior changes, and impaired judgment. Communication becomes more difficult as the disease progresses, leaving those affected struggling to find words, finish thoughts or follow directions. Eventually, most people with Alzheimer’s disease become unable to care for themselves.”

While scientists aren’t certain what causes the disease, most agree that a variety of factors could contribute to DNA damage and the death of nerve cells in the brain that can lead to a decline in brain function, and advanced age and family history appear to be risk factors.