Not long ago I was rummaging through the basement, attempting to organize our storage area. One of the things I ran across was a box that held some old prayer journals from the 90’s. I opened up one of the journals and began to read through old prayer requests and…
Most of us have heard it said “Be careful what you pray for; you just might get it!” And what if your prayer is for patience? No one wants the trials to develop patience, right? But oh, how I need patience. Yesterday I had to just stop and pray for…
A little over 6 years ago, a seed sprouted in my heart to begin using words to reach people with a message. I knew that God wanted me to share his love with others and specifically, I felt that I needed to share the soul change I had experienced through walking…
Do you ever get this feeling of unrest you can’t seem to shake? And you’re not sure exactly where it’s coming from or how to process it? It can be frustrating when you can’t pinpoint the reason for the feeling. Is it a prompt to make a change or a…
You called for your parents because you heard a noise. After multiple closet checks and peers under the bed, you were reassured there were no monsters in the room. Dad sat by the door until you fell asleep or Mom left the hall light on until you had safely drifted…
Are you prone to panic? When something bad happens, do you feel the electricity surge through your body and anxiety threaten to overtake your senses? Or maybe you experience attacks even when you are not encountering a tough situation. Your heart races or you start to feel dizzy because a…
Struggling to focus can be a result of all different factors. Stress, anxiety, and sleep deprivation are just some of the factors that come to mind. I’m sure that you can think of your own list and perhaps you even have it nailed down to the details. Last night…
A Father’s Reassurance Today I was reading Ghost Boy while waiting for an appointment. While I’m only halfway through the book, one portion arrested my attention for the remainder of the day. Martin is a man who was trapped inside his own body for 12 years under a misdiagnosed,mysterious neurological…
“Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in thee.” Augustine of Hippo Recently a friend of mine shared how she has such a difficult time slowing down long enough to rest. She feels like she rarely sits still and…
Not long ago, I posted a Prayer for Wisdom and since then, I’ve prayed it over and over again. I’ve received criticism about writing prayers recently, as some people feel that prayers should be words from your heart and not memorized mumbo jumbo. (What is mumbo jumbo exactly?) I hope that…
Whether starting a small business, adopting a baby, or moving across state lines, acting on life’s big decisions requires significant character. Wisdom and understanding? Yes. Deep desire and passion? Yes. But one thing larger-than-life decisions require is completely undeniable. That one trait? Boldness. A little over a week ago, a…
For where two or three are gathered in my name, there I am among them. Matthew 18:20 Have you ever wanted someone to pray with? Have you ever wished you could ask a friend to pray for you but no one came to mind? Maybe the problem wasn’t because you don’t know someone…
