How do you picture God? Who do you see when you pause to pray? A fireman who will put out the fires in your life?A genie or fairy godmother who will grant your every wish?A judge who will punish you when you fail?A hard to please parent who always expects more?An administrator who makes decisions…
Do you ever have times when your life’s circumstances seem impossible? Times when … your relationship is broken, or you can’t find a job, or your child is rebellious, or you can’t break a long-held bad habit, or your pain or illness is worsening, and life is just plain hard? Times when you wonder if…
I get discouraged sometimes praying the same prayer again and again. I need to remember that absolutely nothing is too hard for God.
I know God is good! I do! He’s proven His goodness in countless ways … everything from forgiving me through Jesus to countless everyday moments of provision and protection. And yet… I’ll be honest with you, there have been times in my life when circumstances were painful and waiting seemed to go on forever. Times…
You and I can make a difference in the lives and influence of people in authority through humble prayer and surrendered hearts.
The “church” is made up of all of us who trust and follow Jesus. In one of His last recorded prayers, Jesus prayed… Father, I am in them and You are in Me. May they experience such perfect unity that the world will know You sent Me and that You love them as much as You love…
How quickly and easily my thoughts and emotions can betray me and send me into a downward spiral of negativity and dissatisfaction. I really do want to be emotionally strong … better able to stand against the things that trigger anxious what-if thoughts. Oh, how I want to consistently control my feelings so that I am…
Would you describe yourself as strong and courageous? God commanded Joshua: “Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord, your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 It wasn’t a suggestion, it was a command. So, will you join me as I pray… God – I Need to be Strong and Courageous Father, Please…
It’s not easy is it? I hate admitting where I’ve fallen short. I try hard to honor and obey God’s will … to love Him with my whole heart, mind, soul, and strength and love others as I love myself. But the truth is I don’t even come close. So, would you join me today…
How perfect that our 40 Days of Mountain Moving Prayer Journey should begin on a day that so many of us celebrate as Thanksgiving Day. Because beginning with thanks and praise is the best way for you and me to take the focus off ourselves for just a moment and turn it to the One…
On Monday, I invited you to take the Philippians’ Challenge: Take a fast from the news and from your Twitter feed until after the mid-term elections. Grab a journal and make a list of things that are true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, and admirable each day. Invite your family to have good news conversations at…
I’ve had two times in my life when I found myself in situations that appeared hopeless. They were times when God’s “no” to my perceived “need” seemed like more than I could endure. The first time, I whined and stomped my feet like a spoiled child and then I listened to the lies of this…
I was afraid and I hated it! I knew I had a need to reject fear but felt helpless to change… We went years without traveling far because I was too afraid to get on an airplane. Praise God, I just returned from spending last weekend in Denver with beautiful friends. I failed to set…
When I’m in the middle of a crisis and I need God’s strength and peace, it’s easy for me to cry out and ask God to intervene in my chaos and help me through. But I’m learning something important… When I stop at the beginning of a crisis and remember all the ways God has…
Did you read Gretchen Fleming’s post last week? She started it… “Hi. My name is Gretchen and I’m a grudge-holding, fault finding, over-responsible, jealous, insecure, people-pleasing perfectionist. Oh, did I mention a know-it-all? I’m that too.” As I read her words, I found myself smiling at her honesty and nodding my head in agreement because…
I had no idea how many of you, like me, struggle to live one day at a time. Trusting and following God’s will for today without dwelling on the past or the future may be one of our greatest challenges. Truthfully, I shouldn’t have been surprised! I don’t know anyone over the age of five…
“He is a portion that exactly and directly suits the condition of the soul. The desires of the soul, and the necessities of the soul, and the wants of the soul, and the longings of the soul, and the prayers of the soul. The soul can crave nothing, nor wish for nothing, but what is…
It’s hard to think about the reality of Jesus’ suffering and death on the cross. I’ll never forget the first time I watched The Passion of the Christ. I’d read Scripture and knew the story well but it was always easier to imagine the scene through cleaned up artwork and Sunday School drawings. I don’t…
I should have known it would happen. It happens almost every time. And when I anticipate it, I seem to handle it better. But this time, I wasn’t paying attention. I wasn’t prepared. What’s “it?” A spiritual battle! I’ve been in a battle ever since I published the post — This is for You –…
It’s holiday time! Thanksgiving through Christmas … that time of year when social media feeds are saturated with happy family photos. Do you ever wonder if they’re accurate images of truth behind the lens? Is everyone blissful or do all families have an Uncle Know-it-all, Aunt Opinionated, and Grandpa Why Can’t We Just Do Things…
Do you ever need to stop for a moment and remind yourself — it’s not about me? Yeah, me too! Today was one of those days. I have to admit as I prepared to write this all I could think was, “I got nothin’!” I can’t tell you how many words have been typed and…
