Have you ever asked a question you immediately regretted? You know, the kind that comes with an answer you weren’t quite prepared to handle? The kind of answer that would require a lot from you? My prayer that summer was much like this. I had two babies and was working long, stressful hours at my […]

How can you turn your eyes to God and sing his praises when life is hard? Where do you find words of praise and thanksgiving when your heart is full of sorrow and struggle? Bible verses about praising God can help guide your prayers in these times. In Psalm 34, David reminds us that we […]

Follow the yellow brick road, follow the yellow brick road. Are you singing with me now? Who doesn’t remember this catchy tune from The Wizard of Oz? Dorothy landed in the Land of Oz after her house was swept away in a tornado. She just wanted to go home, but she was caught in this […]

I often hear (and believe) “my home is my mission field” and wonder if that’s enough or just an excuse not to do more. Maybe the home shouldn’t be the only mission field we work, but it IS a vital one. It’s where we learn service and model it for our children. It’s where we practice […]

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When life gets hard, what makes it easier to get through the tough days? Having a friend or loved one nearby? Calling your mom or a best friend? The disciples discovered something even better in Mark 4:35-41. They learned how to get closer to Jesus and why that is so vital for our lives. They […]

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It was a basic logistical detail we overlooked. Something we should have – could have – caught weeks earlier. Instead, here we were an hour before the closing session, scrambling to change our plans and venue. The plan was to hold the final session in the multi-purpose room instead of the sanctuary, where we’d had […]

God invites us into conversation and relationship through prayer. We’re not born knowing how to pray – it takes practice and training to truly learn to pray and hear God’s response to those prayers. Whether you’re just getting started learning how to pray, or are a seasoned prayer warrior, I pray you’ll find resources here […]

A daily prayer to calm anxiety, to remember to pray more and worry less. Rejoice in the Lord and let him fill you with His peace. Heavenly Father, hear my prayer. When life gets tough, I will come to you in prayer instead of worrying. When I’m uncertain and afraid, I will come to you […]

An Ash Wednesday prayer and reflection. A day to remember your mortality and sinful nature. A day to begin a season of repentance and reflection.  Be sure to grab the free download of this printable Ash Wednesday prayer and reflection! Ash Wednesday is the start of the Lent season, traditionally observed as 40 days of […]

When the battles of life close in around you and you feel surrounded, where do you turn? Let these 10 Bible verses about fighting battles be your strength and support, remembering God is by your side, surrounding you and fighting for you. God calls us to open our eyes and look beyond the things of […]

A year ago I was worn down, burned out. I was working WAY too much in a very stressful environment. My priorities had gotten jumbled and I found I had placed my job first and it was getting the best of me. If you’ve ever heard the song “Worn” by Tenth Avenue North, that was […]

Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ […]