There is little I can do for my family members that will propel them further or influence them longer than the prayers I pray for them. They will ignore things I say, lose things I give them, and forget things I do, but the prayers I offer to God on their behalf will...
Father, we are thankful for Your care. We acknowledge that You are great and majestic. You are above all—nothing and no one compares to You. We are grateful for this new year. Even though we might be wounded, broken, or despondent from the experiences of 2023, we give...
Oh, the frustration of unanswered prayer. I'm acutely familiar with the cries of, "Why, God?" "When, God?!" and "What is taking so long, God?" I'm also familiar with Him replying with silence, His gentle nudges to be patient, and those clear indicators He sends to...
A passionate commitment to the study of God's Word will change your life. Choosing to actively devote yourself to reading, believing, and obeying His Word might be a challenge, but it's a challenge that results in the development of those deeper roots and lasting...
I’m sitting here alone at my cozy writing retreat on a bright cold day, with a blank sheet of paper in front of me, wondering what thoughts to put down. I’m feeling out of thoughts, at least deep ones at the moment. I just spent the last hour reading through my...
I have made answered prayer an idol. I’ve traded seeking the kingdom of God with seeking the things He said He would add, and I’ve desired answers more than the One who promised to answer. It was not a deliberate choice, and I was a little surprised when the Holy...