Whether you’re a “planner” by nature or not, there are times you simply need a plan. Schools hold fire drills, public buildings have emergency exit plans, and on every single airplane flight, attendants give instructions for what to do in case of an emergency. Likewise, we need a spiritual crisis plan; one put in place long before we need it. I’ve seen it in my life and the lives of many ... View Post
Life after the election: What God has to say to us
It’s been a crazy election season. My husband and I have talked about the candidates and issues more than ever before. We’ve watched so much news that certain political analysts and news anchors are starting to feel like family. It’s important to engage in the process. It’s important to vote. But aren’t we all ready for this election season to be over? In a matter of hours, barring a repeat of ... View Post
Seeing life through the eyes of faith
For the past five months, I have watched God move miraculously in the life of a friend. He’s changed hearts, healed relationships, brought restoration and moved in ways that apart from Him are impossible. The outpouring of so many blessings in such a short period of time has been mind-blowing; it’s been faith-building. The blessings she is experiencing now are the result of many years of ... View Post
Did God really say “everything”?
The thoughts in my mind were wearing me out. The frustration and irritation were so exaggerated and petty. Yet they were based on enough fact that reasoning them away wasn’t working. I tried to distract myself from them and think lovely thoughts instead of them. I tried praying for the circumstances with which I was struggling. None of it was working, at least not for long. Finally, I laid it ... View Post
Way #48 – The struggle with prayer
I was so glad she said it. The words of this mature Christian brought hope into my struggle: Whether we admit it or not, we all struggle with prayer. I know I do, but I didn’t think she did. I didn’t expect her to think most people struggled with it too. Just knowing I wasn’t the only one motivated me to overcome — to become and encourage others to be the people of prayer God intends for us to ... View Post
Way #43 – Strongly Supported
I’m so thankful for friends who pray. Just last week a friend sent a note saying she was praying for me. Another friend, knowing something I had to get done, prayed for me through it. What a gift! And though prayer is still a bit of a mystery to me, I’ve never doubted that I want and need it. I’ll take all God-seeking prayers I can get! I’m blown away by the fact that Jesus prays for us. Right ... View Post