I want to share a simple prayer that was shared with me as a young Christian. A prayer I’ve brought before God almost every day for nearly twenty-five years. God, lead me and guide me. Show me and teach me.Reveal to me what You want me to see.And use me for the work of You. I […]
Category Archives: Faith
Skipping The New Year’s Resolutions
New Year’s resolutions are tough for me. As the promise of a new year stretches out like a blank canvas, I’m sometimes hesitant to make a tall list of resolutions. If I’ve had a great year, I wonder can I have another great year? Aren’t I due for something to go wrong? You know what […]
He’s Watching Over You
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye.” Psalm 32:8 (NKJV) Whether you are sleeping in peace or crying through the night, He’s watching over you. Whether you are walking bold and courageous or trembling with fear, He’s watching over you. Whether you […]
There Is Hope In The Silence
“I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in Him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 (NLT) Silent Saturday. The one day of Holy Week we don’t hear much about. Palm Sunday and Good […]
Look Up: Trusting In The Faithfulness of God
As a young Christian, I looked at my problems and sufferings while letting them determine my day. I looked down in self-pity wondering why they were happening to me. I was looking to everyone else for help to escape it. God was my last resort, if at all. I wasn’t looking in His Word to […]
How To Make Sure Jesus Is In Your Boat
Are you struggling today with the out-of-nowhere storm that suddenly popped up in your life? Maybe it’s an unexpected health diagnosis rocking your very core. Or your spouse recently chose to walk away from you and your sacred marriage vows. It could be a financial crush leaving you wondering how you’re going to make ends […]
When Love Was Born For The World
“God showed how much He loved us by sending His one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through Him.” 1 John 4:9 (NLT) Today I could just simply say… God loves you! And I would absolutely be correct. But I’d rather show you that He does. See, I […]
How to Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room
“And the angel said unto them, ‘Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.’ ” Luke 2:10-11 (KJV) I can only imagine the morale of God’s […]
What Peace on Earth Really Means at Christmas Time
“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, good will toward men.” Luke 2:14 (KJV) As we light our second candle of Advent this week we celebrate Peace. “Peace on earth”— a common Christmas slogan that can leave us a bit confused and depressed as we look around our world today and see […]
Finding Hope In The Advent Of Christ
And it’s this kind of hope that activates our faith because faith cannot exist without it. Heb. 11:1 (GNT) I didn’t grow up celebrating Advent. And in my adult life, I’ve only attended one church that lit the Advent wreath candles in the coming weeks leading to Christmas. So this week, I’ve spent some time […]
Stepping Out Onto The Waters of Trust
“Jesus immediately reached out His hand and took hold of him, saying to him, ‘O you of little faith, why did you doubt?’ ” Matthew 14:31 (ESV) Have you ever felt a strong sense of urgency to change your circumstances yet you simply cannot? I definitely have. Over the last several years, I’ve experienced one […]
Moving Our Why To What
“These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold — though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ […]