Jump-Start Your Prayer Time

Has your prayer life turned stale, boring, or colorless? Something is wrong. When I find myself repeating the same prayers over and over, prayer becomes monotonous. When monotony creeps in, I need to take a step back and look at what I’m doing or not doing and try something different. That something different can be […]

Carried by Prayer

by Susan Kent “We never know how God will answer our prayers, but we can expect that he will get us involved in his plan for the answer. If we are true intercessors, we must be ready to take part in God’s work on behalf of the people for whom we pray.” – Corrie Ten […]

The Greatest Gift

My sister accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior in a Hospice room last month. Part of me is ecstatic she finally made the decision. Another part of me grieves her brief experience of the joy of the Lord while here on earth. She did not belong to a Christian community. She barely knew Jesus. […]

Desperate Prayers

Today’s post is written by friend and author, Chris Baxter. “And a woman who had been suffering from a hemorrhage for twelve years came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His cloak; for she was saying to herself, “If I only touch His garment, I will get well.” But Jesus turning and seeing […]

Seven Simple Ways to Express Gratitude this Thanksgiving

Five kernels of corn lined the construction paper place settings. The preschool class celebrated the pilgrims’ first Thanksgiving. The boy next to my son put one kernel in his ear then took it out—voila! A magic trick—so it seemed. My son tried the same stunt,  but the kernel disappeared—into his ear canal!

Teach Your Child to Pray Early and Often

I’ve been teaching children in the church setting for many years. I love teaching children the truths of the Bible. I love helping them understand that we serve a God who loves us no matter what. One of the most amazing things that I can teach kids is that they can talk to God at […]