You may be surprised what God has to say — When you open a Bible to read the Scriptures, how do you approach a section of verses? Like you are studying a reference book to get knowledge? Or words on the page to decipher meaning? …

Call of mourning and keeping our eyes on God — In a prayer of lament, the call of mourning and sorrow, we tell God everything we are feeling. Then we keep our eyes on Him for direction, wisdom and love. The following lament is based on Psalm 13 and Micah 6. Lord, We cry out to You across the land How…

Joining with God where He is at work — When you receive a special invitation in the mail, how do you feel? What do you do? What do you think? Each new day can be an invitation from God to join Him in what He is doing around you and through you. What invitation have you received lately? When…

Remembering to ask for God’s strength and power can make a difference — How do you start your days, now that you have probably have a different routine? With more people around potentially and a world upside down, your regular routine may be entirely out of whack. How can prayer make your day go better? Here are five ways prayer helps. Find an isolated place to catch your breath The biggest…

Connecting with Jesus for His presence in unusual times — We are all facing unusual and stressful times right now. Some of us are staying at home for days on end or others working hours without end. Some are working from home or not working at all. Some are alone or in a house full of people. Whatever your situation…

Listening for God’s voice, practicing silence and solitude — I awaken early, my mind in overdrive… Striving for perfection, in a world that rewards performance. Jesus calls me gently to centering quiet. “Sit with Me awhile. Breathe deeply of My love. Feel My Presence, let your thoughts float gently by. Take…

What happens to us as we age? Did you know there’s a difference between biological aging and your body going into decay? As you grow older, you see signs of biological aging — your hair turns gray, gravity takes it toll and your heart rate declines, regardless of how active…

The fear of missing out monster or FOMO FOMO raises its ugly head periodically in my life. He sneaks in especially when I am in that hurry-scurry mode, looking for the next best thing I think I SHOULD be doing for my business or my family or my church. Is that true for you? I suddenly find myself…

How consistent is your prayer time with God? You, like me, may want more consistent time hearing God but wonder how to do it. Establishing a habit to pray is one way to hear God and enjoy connecting with Him on a regular basis. What is a habit? The dictionary defines a habit as…