“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.” Romans 1:16 Happy
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Delight, Abide and Seek
Prayer is an important and foundational component of the Christian life. It is the way we communicate with God. Prayer consists of fellowship with God, praise and worship, lament and repentance. The most familiar aspect
Read moreGiving Thanks in Times of Desperation
Giving thanks in times of desperation is an experience few Americans understand. As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, I’m considering how to give thanks for the past year. More than a family meal followed by a
Read more16 Years Praying for My Atheist Father
What are you praying for? Have you prayed hundreds or thousands of times for something? I travelled a 16 year journey praying for my father to believe in God. And I prayed over 5,000 times.
Read moreWorth Repeating
Some stories are worth repeating again and again: “Is Dad still living?” “No, your dad died a few years ago. However, before he died, he became a Christian.” Following that brief reply, I supplied my
Read moreGod Sees You
God sees you. He sees all you are going through–the good and the bad. You are the apple of his eye. Inside our heart lies an innate need to be seen. Our personalities may affect
Read moreDo You Have to Follow Rules for God?
Normally I like to Follow Rules The cashier took my five dollars, slid it into the metal cash box, and pointed to the handwritten sign. “This is a fragrance-free event.” Now evening, I hoped my
Read moreThrough It All
The world stopped along with my husband’s heart. Yet, love surrounded us through it all. With one voice mail and a call to church, support appeared at the hospital before we arrived. Waiting, praying,
Read moreLittle Armored One
“Your armadillo basket sold first,” I said as my husband added another item to our yard sale. My gloating didn’t help my husband’s pained expression. He looked as if I’d sold a family pet.
Read moreGod’s Love in the Midst of Pain
We’ve all asked, “Why does a loving God allow diseases, viruses, and suffering? How do we find God’s love when we’re hurting?” It’s a legitimate question. Though I’ve done my heart-work before on this, an
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