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Have you lost your passion for prayer? Is passion a word that comes to mind when you think of prayer, or has prayer become something you do because you know you should? Do you look forward to praying?  God works through our prayers to make a difference.  He works to bring healing, mend marriages and…

“If I can,” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for him who believes.” Mark 9:23 Not only do our circumstances change when we pray, but our perspectives do as well.  How we see whatever it is we’re experiencing greatly affects our thoughts, our emotions, and often the actions we choose to take.  Our view and perspective…

In a popular song, “People Need the Lord,” author Steve Green wrote: “On they go through silent pain living fear to fear. Laughter hides their silent cries, only Jesus hears.” We live in a world where people are crying out for love. They long for a touch from someone who actually cares.  Although people are…

“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,” I Peter 3:15 When was the last time you’ve heard someone give a testimony? It seems testimonies are a…

Each of us has a story. Yours is different than mine but it’s just as impacting. Most of us have had difficulties along the way. I know I have. We’ve suffered, maybe not as much as others have, but these difficult times have left scars and hurt, some deeper than others. How have you suffered?…

What if we prayed for those suffering? Praying for those suffering can sometimes feel like a pebble in the ocean. There are countless children being abused, starved and unloved.  Young girls and boys are being sex trafficked in unimaginable situations. There are people living homeless lives. And on top of these are those who are…

Have you ever thought about how many decisions you make on a daily basis? We decide on things as small as what to eat and as big as whom to marry. We make decisions about what to do, when to do things and how to do them. Life pulls us in so many different directions…

Why do we wait before we reach out to the Lord for help? What are we even waiting for? Why don’t we pray first?  Maybe we don’t think we need to. We’re self-sufficient.  Our thoughts toward God are “I’ll do what I can and when I come to a time when I can’t I’ll let…