5460 shares Facebook Twitter Pinterest I opened my phone’s general newsfeed just now and probably don’t have to explain that no positive article was listed. Just turn on the TV news or check out the latest on Google, and you’ll see loads of strife in this world. All the conflict…
Can I be honest with you? I’ve had more than my share of moments wondering if God was really listening. Losing my mom, then my dad, and my daughter – each loss left me with questions that seemed to echo in silence. Some days, I’d sit at my desk at…
AND THE WINNER IS….MECHELL BICE! Thanks to all who entered! Valentine’s Day is a beautiful time to celebrate the love that matters most—the love of family, friends, and most of all, God’s everlasting love for us. But what if this year, you went beyond chocolates and flowers to give something…
When life falls apart, you don’t have the strength to pray long, drawn-out prayers. Have you ever sat there with your heart aching, trying to come up with the right words, but nothing comes? And if you’re like me, you might hesitate to pray at all—because somewhere along the way,…
5460 shares Facebook Twitter Pinterest Each day of the Pure Joy: Cultivating A Happy Heart Bible Reading & Prayer Journal contains: Why the Pure Joy Bible Reading Challenge? As my sister and I organized my dad’s bookshelves post his heavenly homegoing, we found ourselves in puddles of tears and yet,…
Where to Read the Christmas Story in the Bible Recently, someone asked me, “Where can I find the Christmas story in the Bible?” The Christmas story is found primarily in the first two chapters of Matthew and Luke. These chapters unfold the events of Jesus’ birth, from the angel’s message…
It was 3 AM, and I sat on the edge of my bed, tears streaming down my face. I had prayed, begged, and pleaded with God for weeks, but the silence was deafening. I wondered if He was listening—or if He cared at all. I felt lost and alone, just…
A Prayer When I Can’t Understand God’s Plan Introduction There are times when God’s plan feels invisible, and we’re left wondering why things are unfolding as they are. Life’s twists can leave us struggling, asking God, “Where are You in this?” Yet, even in times of confusion, prayer remains a…
Welcome to the Thankful Grateful Blessed Bible Reading & GRATITUDE Challenge A friend stopped by yesterday, and her words reminded me that I have so much to be thankful for. God is good. All the time. It’s easy to ask questions that fall in line with our emotional state, and…
Today was one of those days when I struggled with my choices. I know, I know. Wow, God is much better at orchestrating my life than I am. There’s so much to do that I don’t have time to do, and somehow, the Lord makes it all work better than…
Have you ever felt unsure of your next step? Maybe the path seemed straightforward at first, but then you reached a point where you weren’t sure what to do. In these moments, we often need specific direction. What happens when you need God’s guidance? Abraham’s servant, Eliezer, found himself in…
For he has not despised or scorned the suffering of the afflicted one; he has not hidden his face from him but has listened to his cry for help. Psalm 22:24 Sometimes, life leaves us speechless. We pray to God without grand words, eloquent requests, or answers. I’ve been there…
