Barnabas Letters, part 2

So how did everyone do with praying for your non-Christian friends and acquaintances? I definitely prayed but I am still slacking on the "telling them" part. I guess I need encouragement not to be such a chicken! :P

This week, I'd like to suggest that you send a card or note to a friend. If you're fresh out of stamps, try an e-card or an email. The point is to let people know we are thinking of them, whether it's a compliment or an encouraging word or just a "you were on my mind today." Our mailboxes are full of junk and our email inboxes are full of spam, let's give each other a pleasant surprise! :)

 Kind words are like honey—
   
sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. (Proverbs 16:24 NLT)

 Some people make cutting remarks,
   
but the words of the wise bring healing. (Proverbs 12:18 NLT)

And if you need some e-card links:

 http://www.123greetings.com/
 http://www.egreetings.com/

 In Christ Alone--
 Elena

Barnabas Letters, part 1

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%204:36;&version=ESV;), and the intent of these little messages are to encourage you, give you a little something to think about, maybe a spiritual sort of sweet. :)

This week I want to encourage you to spend some time in prayer for someone who is not a Christian, AND let them know that you have done (or are doing) so.

James 5:16b (NLT)
"The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results."

Remember that you may be the only Christian in prayer for this person! As you pray, remember that prayer is not our last resort. It's not the thing you do when you don't know how else to help--we have a direct connection to the Almighty God and He should be the first one we turn to when there is a need.

Pray without ceasing,
Elena

Introduction

I have been writing biweekly emails for the ladies that I attend worship with, and I thought it might be nice to get them "out there" on the web. They are, on occasion, slightly edited to remove private details. I hope all who read are edified.