In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." I Thessalonians 5:18 Last week I wrote about gratitude and asked the question, What are you grateful for? But I …
What Are You Grateful for Today?
Have you ever had one of those days when nothing really goes wrong, but everything is just sort of "Bleh" like a glass of milk left out on the counter too long that starts to smell weird? You know you should pray or …
Quit Leaning on Jesus as a Crutch
Recently I heard someone say, "When things get really bad, we just need to lean on Jesus." It sounds pretty comforting doesn't it? Just thinking about it starts to melt away your fears and worries. But what does it …
Hearing God’s Voice in Prayer
Have you ever been praying and felt like you heard God speak to you during your prayer? It's pretty cool when it happens. Once in church, during a time set aside for silent prayer, I had on my prayer warrior hat and was …
A Prayer for Children Separated from their Parents
Dear God, You are the heavenly Father and divine Mother of all men, women, and children on this planet. We are all Your children. We know that You love us all equally and that You are present with each of us. You know …
You Deserve God’s Grace and Love
Recently I was talking with a group of Christians from various religious traditions and the topic of grace came up. That's not surprising. Grace is one of the pivotal concepts in Christianity. It refers to God's love that …
Letting go of Jesus and following Christ
It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you: but if I depart, I will send him unto you." Jesus to his disciples, John 16:7 His disciples did not want Jesus to leave …
