I guess you could say our marriage was built on Friday night sushi nights. That was our regular date night (until kids came along). We were “regulars” at our favorite sushi restaurant and became friends with the chef, our waitress, and most of the staff. Dinners were slow and relaxed, often lasting several hours. What I […]
A back to school prayer for students. Pray for your children and students as they enter a new school year, that they will gain wisdom and understanding, seeking to reflect God’s love in all they do. Almighty Father, Everlasting God, hear my prayer over each child as they head back to school. Steady their hearts […]
I didn’t know how crucial that first step of obedience would be. That first step that set in motion so many next steps. I only knew that I wanted more in my life. I wanted to experience the kind of faith I’d read about in the Bible. The kind of faith I’d seen in others […]
When was the last time you colored with crayons? Until recently, when my daughter was old enough to begin coloring, I hadn’t colored in decades. She wanted me to color with her, show her how to do it, and share time with her doing this new favorite activity. Only, I’m not artistic. At. All. I […]
The Prayer Toolbox is a collection of more than 20 different prayer methods to guide and inspire your prayer time. Explore different ways to pray, with over 50 ideas and prayer starters. Find the prayer methods that best fit you and your needs to connect more deeply with God through prayer. What’s Inside? The Prayer […]
Study 2 Kings 6:8-17, 2 Chronicles 20, and Psalm 24. Learn how God is with you in the battle. Explore ways to praise God in the storm. Dive deep into why praising God is your most powerful weapon. Develop your own battle plan of praise. Surrounded is a 52-page booklet, with 14 daily devotionals. Each […]
Obedience is hard! I don’t know about you, but I like to be in control. I like to decide what’s next in my life, what I’m going to do. However, when we decide to follow the Holy Spirit, we don’t always get to do exactly what we want… One lesson I’ve been learning is that the […]
A daily prayer for new beginnings. Pray for God’s love, which never ceases. Pray for God’s mercy, which comes fresh every morning. Heavenly and Almighty Father, I pray today for new beginnings. For I have seen affliction and wandering; I have been downcast and broken-hearted. Yet, all things are made new in you, O Lord. […]
As we look at how we find hope, even in our times of great trial and great change, one of the best examples for us in the Bible is someone who was closest to Jesus. Someone who was just as human and fallible as you and I, who struggled just as much to truly understand […]
How many times this weekend were you fully present with your kids, spouse or friends? Not looking at your phone, watching TV, or thinking about all the other things on your to-do list, but instead giving your full attention to that other person? In our ever-connected world, I find it hard to be fully present. […]
What’s the longest book (or book series) you’ve ever read? Did you read through all the Harry Potter books, Lord of the Rings, or Chronicles of Narnia? Have you ever tackled a Russian classic – maybe even War and Peace? As I sit in my office this morning, I’m struck by how many books on […]
A daily prayer for strength. Pray for God’s strength and power. Pray to put your trust in God and rely on his strength, not your own. Mighty Father, Lord of All, grant me strength in you. For I am weak, but you are strong. I am not enough to face all that’s before me. I […]
I found this wonderful account of Christopher Columbus’ inspiration to sail to America. Probably not a story you’d find in any textbook, but a brilliant testimony of how the Holy Spirit was at work in his life. Below is an excerpt from a book Columbus wrote called Book of Prophecies. I find examples like this encouraging and hope […]
Words of Wisdom From My Mother – Prayer & Possibilities
My amazing mother! I love that the best pictures I found of her all had my dad smiling next to her! In honor of Mother’s Day this weekend, I’m sharing some words of wisdom from my mom. After she was diagnosed with cancer, I gave my mother a book called The Story of a Lifetime. It’s […]