Portal of Hope: Beauty and Blessing Await
It’s not too uncommon to see rays of light shining from behind a dark cloud on…
Guest Post by James Watkins: Why? Why? Why?
A three-year-old’s favorite word is why. “Johnny, hold my hand while we cross the street.” “Why?” “Because…
“Depend” Acrostic: 2019 Theme Word Refresher
Last year I wrote an acrostic as a refresher and enjoyed the exercise so much I…
Trust In Him: A Poem to Encourage You
Poetry, like music, can minister to weary or hurting hearts and it’s a real privilege to…
Guest Blogger Debra Butterfield: Are You Fully Convinced?
What does it mean to be fully convinced—of anything? It means to be absolutely certain, have…
7 Sentence-Prayers Inviting God’s Power—For Living a Life of Courage
My monthly blog series featuring sentence prayers that invite God’s power continues today with a focus on…
7 Sentence-Prayers Inviting God’s Power—In and Through the Church
As we turn our calendars to April, let’s turn our thoughts to a new category for…
Anyone Snowed Under?
Any of you ever find yourselves snowed under? This was the sight that greeted me several years…
7 Sentence-Prayers Inviting God’s Power—For Living a Life of Love
*To free some of my time for other things, I’ll now be posting only on the…
7 Sentence-Prayers Inviting God’s Power—For Parenting and Grandparenting
If you’re looking for help in your parenting or grandparenting role, you’ve come to the right…
Prayer to Pray for Unbelievers and for Those Sharing Christ With Them
“The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message.” Acts 16:14 NIV We followers of Christ…
7 Sentence-Prayers Inviting God’s Power—For Growing Deeper Faith and Trust
Are you interested in discovering some sentence prayers that will invite God’s power in your life…
A Prayer for the Bridesmaids’ Luncheon
Mother of the Bride, if you’re looking for something special to do for your daughter’s bridesmaids,…
Rock-Solid Words of Hope
Many around the world are in need of hope today. Their situations look bleak if not…
What Will I Do When a Storm Descends
*I pray this encore post from April 2011 blesses you today! A potential health crisis threatened…
Midweek Morsel: Short but Powerful Words from Jesus
“‘Have faith in God,’ Jesus answered.” Mark 11:22 Jesus was known for using stories/parables in his…
Leap of Faith
As I opened the blinds and looked out into the backyard one winter morning, a neighborhood…
Midweek Morsel: Radical Faith Prepares for Answers
*May this encore post from November 2011 bless you today! “And one thing more: Prepare a…