Are We Free to Be Honest with God in Prayer?
Ever wondered how honest we can be with God in prayer? Does He really want to hear all our thoughts and fears?
Devotions
Short enough to read in the carpool line, in the break room, at home, or anywhere you find five minutes for quiet reflection.
Did You Know This About the Military? Surprising Reasons to Be Thankful
Did you know this about the Military? We have some surprising reasons to be thankful for the men and women who wear the uniform.
Forgiving Is Hard, but Remembering This Truth Makes It Possible
It's hard to forgive, but when we remember this important truth, it becomes possible. Don't miss this life-changing truth.
3 Powerful Reasons to Fast, Especially When You Don’t Want to
WE don't hear much about fasting these days, yet it remains a powerful weapon in our fight for God's best in our lives.
Let’s Celebrate Friendship
When you think about friendship, who comes to mind? Let’s use this awesome photo my friend Joanne shared on social media as a jumping off place to celebrate the dear friends in our lives. I’ll go first. This picture reminds me of my friend Jean. She and I have hunted the squirrel of publication toge
Remember This Powerful Truth When Life Hurts and You Just Don’t Understand
As Job struggled through deeply painful circumstances, he questioned God’s goodness and wisdom. But then his perspective changed.
Remember This When You Don’t Have Time to Pray
What do we do when we don't have time to pray? What did Martin Luther do? What did Jesus do? How can we make time in our busy lives to pray?
When You Don’t Feel Like Smiling — Hope During Times of Lament
God doesn’t require us to smile when we don’t feel like it. We can bring him our saddest faces without fear of judgment.
How to Overcome Fear with Faith
The list of fear-causing possibilities is endless. Jesus, in Luke 8 uses a herd of pigs to teach us how to replace fear with faith.
We Have to Be Broken So We Can Become Whole
I’m thankful for God, the Great Physician, who knows how to straighten our sin-twisted souls and make them whole.
Blessed Relief When You’re Fainting in Life’s Heat
Physical trials can't compare to seasons of emotional and spiritual heat. If you're in a season of heat, here's hope.
How to Wait Well When the Waiting Is Long
So much of our lives are spent waiting -- waiting for a new job, a child, a breakthrough. We often grow weary. How can we learn to wait well?