The world can be a scary place. The toughest, strongest person isn’t immune to an occasional bout with fear. It stands to reason that it can be extremely difficult for a child. What can you do to help your child navigate the scariest parts of life? Can I Protect My Children? How do I […]
Life has a way of beating you down to the point where it’s hard to do anything — even pray. There are times when you are discouraged or frightened or defeated — it can be overwhelming. What do you do in those moments? Where do you turn? Here are five biblical prayers for you to […]
The partial government shutdown is now in its fourth week and some are starting to feel the effects. Both sides of the political spectrum have crystallized around their position, and there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight. There are, on both sides, some who are attempting to compromise, but for now, they are […]
The New Year is still very young. Make prayer a priority this year and watch how God will bless you! Here are three Scripture passages you can pray over your New Year! 1. Prayer of Hope ’For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you and not […]
There is a sense in which praying is a very personal matter – an honest and intimate conversation with the one who knows everything about you. So, it’s understandable that some struggle with praying in public. Here are six suggestions to help you when you’re asked to pray in public. Why Pray in Public? […]
The election is over and the screaming national rhetoric will be taken down a couple of notches (hopefully!). If the last few elections have taught us anything it is that our nation is fundamentally divided. The Republicans maintain control of the Senate and the Democrats won control of the House of Representatives – a picture […]
Paul says, “Pray continually” (1 Thess. 5:17). I think what he meant is that your entire life is a prayer to God. Prayer is not just one aspect of your Christian life – it is your Christian life. Prayer is your connection to God – your spiritual oxygen. Without it, you can do nothing good […]
Spiritual growth is essential for a healthy life. In fact, it is the most important aspect of your existence. Your physical body has limitations that don’t apply to your soul. What are the things that stunt spiritual growth? There are people whose bodies have been taken away from them, yet they have gone on […]
I’ve heard the question a thousand times: How do I know what God wants me to do? I’ve asked it myself. Have you ever struggled to hear God’s voice when faced with a life-changing decision? I’ve been there. You want to follow God — But, what do you do when God’s voice isn’t clear? […]
Jesus was a man on a mission. His ultimate mission was to die for our sins. But in order to accomplish that task, there were a few things he had to do on a consistent basis. These smaller goals were the tools he needed to accomplish his overall mission. What can we learn from Jesus’ […]
