The phrase “a thrill of hope” may, as it did for me, take you back to childhood Christmas Eve church services and the anticipation of Christmas Day....
A Thrill of Hope
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Prayer
“Deer” God
Often, I find myself talking to God through prayers, worship, and writing. This is what He wants of us, right? I pray, cry, worship, and listen to...
Tablescapes
Every good hostess enjoys planning a good “tablescape.” The tablescape is the decorative and creative arrangement of objects, tableware, and a...
To Be Seen Or To Seek?
How do you know that you are a disciple of Jesus? Most of my life has been an attempt at pleasing people through my actions. I would make time for a...
Living Loved, Bold, and Brave: Your Best Self Is Hidden in Christ
Living Loved, Bold, and Brave: Your Best Self Is Hidden in Christ It Starts With Seeing Clearly You know that feeling you get when you're around...
Face the Fear
Have you ever found yourself worrying about what is gonna happen? How are you going to be able to make rent? How are you gonna pay off student...
How Do I Hear God?
How do I hear God? Am I Hearing God… or Is It Just My Own Thoughts? If you’re looking for a direct answer, scroll down, because here’s where we’re...
Little is Much When God is in It
So many of us spend so much time thinking about, praying through, and searching for the plan of God for our lives. Milestones tend to bring this...
Do You Actually Want to Be Made Well?
I never wanted to be known as the hurt girl. The one who felt insecure, brokenhearted, and unworthy. The one who found it hard to trust others and...
The Prayer Struggle
Have you ever felt like you aren’t very good at prayer? You’re not alone. For years, prayer was one of the most frustrating parts of my spiritual...
Always On Time: What I’d Tell the Kid Who Thought He Was Too Late
You only get a few real chances in life. I don't mean that to frighten you; I mean it to free you. Most of us spend the precious hours we have...
The Blessings Under Our Beds: Finding God in the Unexpected Places
Hey friend, Can I ask you something? How has God been speaking to you lately? When have you felt His voice the clearest? Maybe an answer immediately...
Don’t Stop Praying: Finding Identity and Faith Through Life’s Challenges
A few years ago I planned a special trip to spend some one-on-one time with my daughter Lulu before her high school graduation. We hopped on a...
When You’re Weary
When You’re Weary “God, help me. Please. Help me.” Sound familiar? Maybe you’ve had one of those moments; maybe you’re in one right now. You don’t...
Sometimes Worship and Wailing Sound the Same
Because sometimes worship and wailing sound the same but I learned they come from two different places. One from what God has already done and the...
The Key to Overcoming Every Spiritual Battle
"For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present...
I Am Weak, but Thou’ Art Strong
I want to be a strong woman. I want to be strong for my husband, my family, and my friends. I want to be unshakable in times of trials. I want my...
Ringing Reminders to Pray
The traditional function of a town’s central bell tower was to encourage residents to practice the presence of God. In AD 604 Pope Sabinian...
When You’re Scared to Pray Boldly
“The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” James 5:16b (NIV) I have to admit I'm sometimes scared to pray boldly. It's not at all...
Jesus Weeps with You
John 11:32-35 “When Mary reached the place where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet and said, ‘Lord, if you had been here, my brother would...
Prayer: The Opportunity to Call a Friend
My son's eyes grew wide as he fixed them on an ambulance parked outside the coffee shop where we sat. His five-year-old mind, rich with imagination,...
3 Lessons Taken from Thailand
A few weeks ago, I had the greatest opportunity to go on my first missions trip to Thailand. I will never be the same after what the Lord has...
PRAYER: Where Do I Begin?
PRAYER: What? Why? + Where do I begin? Don’t know what to say when you go to pray? I get it. I’ve been there too. But really, it’s as simple as can...
Spectacle or Sacred
Jesus doesn’t want your love to be a spectacle. He wants it to be sacred.
Love Has No Language Barriers
We’ve always said, love has no language barrier and it’s true.