Lent is a time of letting go of distractions so we can feast on more of Jesus. How can you feast to prepare your heart for Easter? “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is…
Learn how to live in an age when you need to fight for your teen in the face of technology and temptation. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes.(Nehemiah 4:14 ESV) Technology is the number one reason parents say that raising…
God hears our prayers when we pray in faith. He is kind and mighty and cares about our hearts. He is working even when we cannot see it. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” Philippians 4:6 I shouldn’t…
Are you ready to plan your new year with purpose? There are 6 simple steps you can take to overcome the hard and the busy. “In their hearts, humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” Proverbs 16:9 (NIV) We are standing at the threshold of a new year. My heart is filled…
Transform your family’s story through the power of confident prayer—discover how one woman’s trust in God’s promises led to redemption in her husband’s life. “And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him. And since we know he hears us when we make our requests, we also know…
Pray for victory, witness God’s goodness as He lifts you from life’s burdens, seek triumph over challenges in various aspects of life. Victory is sweet. My family recently tasted it as we traveled to Greenville, NC, for a Southeast volleyball tournament. We were one of six teams from GA, SC, and NC reaching for the…
Choosing to have gratitude in the midst of suffering is the kind of real thanksgiving that becomes a sacrifice of praise. “…give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (ESV) I discovered real thanksgiving not in my best season, but in my worst….
Our children need us to lift up powerful prayers to the Lord on their behalf. Here are five areas you can start with! “Does the idea of praying for your kids overwhelm you?” We had five kids in seven years including a set of twins. As their mom, I knew I should pray for them,…
We need to be faithful about doing battle against thoughts that oppose truth. How can we be intentional to keep the wayward thoughts out? We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:5 ESV Scientist say we have over 6,000…
We will have struggles here, even as God’s children. But God cares for us even when we don’t have it all together. Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. (Psalm 62:8, ESV) “How long are you going to stay drunk?” (1 Samuel…
What if you desperately need prayer, but can’t seem to pray for yourself? Here’s encouragement to find prayer support from the sisters in Christ around you! Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is…
Have you been praying for direction, but things still feel hazy? God himself will guide you along the pathway of life. He will teach you the way to go. It was a beautiful afternoon in Oxford. I paused at the top of Seven Sisters overlook on my walk. I needed to pray, wonder, and “have…
Is your little girl growing up too fast? Do you feel nervous about keeping your communication open as she heads into her teen years? Even if you didn’t have a close relationship with your mom, you can connect with your daughter in ways that will draw both of you closer to God and closer to…
What do you want God to do for your marriage? What is God’s love story for your marriage? God wants us to love one another because He wants our relationships to showcase His love! For your maker is your husband, the Lord of hosts is his name. (Isaiah 54:5, ESV) That’s the question I threw…
It’s easy to allow fear to set in when we forget how faithful God has been in the past. Take the time to remember not to forget. My stomach was in knots. I felt like I was going to throw up and I could hardly breathe. My 6-year-old grandson had suddenly become ill. It turned…
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