A Simple Prayer for Fall
Just a simple prayer for fall & all the glory it brings… Oh Lord, thou who doest give us all, The glory of the trees turning, their light as bright As early Summer dawn, The peace of the breeze, that coolth the Summer sun Bringing joy to our bodies & change to the year, The […]
Christian History Magazine Online
History is fascinating, & no history is more fascinating than that of Christianity. That’s why we were excited to find this magazine online. And this issue about Luther, the founder of all Protestant faiths is especially fascinating. Find out Martin Luther’s favorite musical instrument, what the world was like at the time of the Medieval […]
Habitat for Humanity on Kauai
Did you know that Kauai has it’s very own chapter of Habitat for Humanity? With the recent sad news of President Carter’s illness, Habitat has been on our minds. They truly do God’s work in all their endeavors & show the way of a loving spirit. We don’t usually post press releases here, but we […]
That’s Why God Loves Cowboys
Yesterday we introduced you to one of our favorite cowboy poets, Mr. Baxter Black. Well, it seems only appropriate to give a nod of our ten gallon hat to the cowboy musicians too. Aaron Watson is one of the greats of contemporary country music, & we just adore his song, That’s Why God Loves Cowboys. […]
Inspirational Quotations About Nature & God
Yesterday we shared Scripture about nature. Today, we thought we would share a few favorite inspirational quotations. Anne Frank was a courages young woman, who never lost her faith, even when faced with the most horrific trials. We find this quotation to be not only inspiring, but tremendously courageous. Be Still “The best remedy for those […]
Nature in Scripture
As you can see from our last few posts, Makanalani is all about nature & appreciation for the glorious natural world Our Lord has given to us. We thought it might be fun to look up some scripture that talks about nature. The Bible is wonderful poetry as well as words to live by, & the […]
Bethany Hamilton: Life to the Fullest Conference
This event is not until August 22, but we wanted to give you a heads up since it seems like such a wonderful opportunity. Not only a chance to hear Bethany speak live, but also such inspiring speakers as Michael Ancheta, Sarah Hill, Adam Dirks, & pro surfer Dave Hubbard. It’s for teens 12-18, so if […]
Prayer & Scripture
Scripture can, of course, be a great inspiration for prayer. But it’s hard to just grab your Bible & find something that feels meaningful to you & your life at the moment. So how to do find verses to use for prayer & meditation? Fortunately, BibleGateway.com is there to help. Just go to their site & […]
A Walking Meditation
Do you always pray sitting down or knelling? Maybe in the same place? Well, there is nothing wrong with that, but sometimes, especially in summer, it’s great to get outdoors & move while you pray. The outdoors can also be an inspiration for your prayers. Here’s a walking meditation for you to try: Find something […]
Asking Questions in Prayer
Of course The Lord has all the answers… but sometimes we seem to forget that when praying. When you set down to pray, but don’t have an idea what to pray about, questions can be the answer! The questions may be small or large. They may be personal, or they may involved the whole world. They […]