Dec 1, 2022 | Christian Life, Prayer, Thankfulness
How many times did you hear as a child, “It’s better to give than to receive”? Perhaps from a parent or grandparent or favorite aunt or uncle. Usually, it preceded trips to the shopping mall to buy Christmas or birthday presents. As a child, it can be challenging to...
Mar 11, 2021 | Follow Christ (Count the Cost), Prayer, Surrender
Have you ever thought, “If I just pray more often, or harder, I’ll get closer to God and be able to hear God’s voice”? I certainly have. But then I read this beautiful verse in my Bible. “Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me and he who...
Nov 17, 2020 | Eternity & Heaven & Hell, Prayer, Thankfulness
Did Jesus give thanks before feeding the 5000? “Give Thanks.” It’s such a small phrase, isn’t it? What circumstance prompts this phrase most often? What comes to mind for you? Perhaps family gathered together around a table to say grace…or maybe a Thanksgiving...
Jul 12, 2019 | Christian Life, Perseverance, Prayer
Has this ever happened to you? You wake up with your mind racing through a long to do list. You promised yourself you’d set aside more quiet time with the Lord, but other things crowd into your day so that, no matter how hard you try, you barely spend a few...
Oct 9, 2018 | Perseverance, Prayer, Spiritual Growth
Do you wish you could live your life every day according to God’s will? Each day, you and I will face many choices. As Christians, most decisions are obvious where the Bible gives us clear guidance: do not steal, do not commit adultery … But what about the...