Who can pray?

For the last few weeks at church we have been going through a series on prayer each Wednesday night. Last week the pastor touched on a topic, and I had some concerns, but tonight, he expressed a pretty clear opinion that I am not sure what I think about.
Last week, he was speaking on sin in our lives and how we need to confess sin before we pray about anything else. In fact, if we do not confess our sins first, then God will not listen to our other prayers. hmmm... while I believe that confession of sins is important, will God turn a deaf ear if we pray in the wrong order?
Tonight, he was talking about praying without ceasing. He asked the question, "Who can pray?" We all answered, "Everyone". To that he said, "The Bible is clear that God does not hear the prayers of unbelievers but yes, ALL believers should pray." Huh?
So, does God hear the prayers of unbelievers? Is there scripture to back up this idea?

Jackos...

So, when Dad and Mom visited we all went out the the pumpkin patch and got some great pumpkins!!! I didn't have my camera for that event but believe me, it was super fun. I did however capture the exciting carving party in digital memory...it is a good thing too because last night we got home and two of our pumpkins were gone...sad. BUT we still have the two big huge ones...which we haven't carved yet...

Lightening pictures...

We had an impressive lightening storm here in Longview a couple of months ago and I am just now getting around to uploading the pictures that Doug took...in the middle of the night...and kept coming in and waking me up to show me...enjoy...

Happy Birthday Bria!!!

Bria turns six today...

Camping at Yale Lake

The latest youth group trip we went on was closeby! We had great weather, a fun group of kids and some beautiful views...enjoy...

Mt. St Helens...


Ape Cave Survivors...

You can see the top of the mountain here...also Doug after an insanely long hike through the Ape caves...


Doug jumping off the dock...


Just chillin'...


Mitch and Jasmine...


Doug heading out with the Kayak...

Out on the water...

Random things that make me happy...

1. Fall...I think it is coming soon(although not as pretty here as it was in TN)
2. Sleeping late.
3. The Office
4. clean sheets
5. coke zero and ice, with a cookie...or two.
6. road trips with my husband
7. James Taylor
8. babies
9. good food, especially when I try a new recipe and it turns out!
10. rainy days when I don't have to go outside
11. taking great pictures
12. Jon and Kate Plus 8
13. Christmas music, loud.
14. coffee with half and half
15. lunch with a friend
16. family