Here’s one thing I encourage every believer to try. Insert your name and the names of loved ones into Scripture. Then pray the words back to God. Here's my story. My father passed away ten years ago. And he spent most of his life as an atheist. When I met Christ at sixteen, I started praying for my dad. Prayers for him to believe in the heavenly Father. God answered my prayers sixteen years later when my dad gave his life to the Lord. Inserting Names into Bible Verses But in the middle Continue Reading
Do You Know the Good News About Easter?
Did you know that you can grow up in the church and miss the meaning of Easter? I know, because for many years, I did. I started attending church nine months before I was born and could recite the historical facts of Good Friday and Easter. I’d even memorized John 3:16. But, somehow, I’d missed the personal ramifications of Easter. That changed when a speaker at middle school camp spoke on the cross and I realized God didn’t just love the world in general; He loved me in particular. God so Continue Reading
Can God-Given Dreams Die? {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
There are moments where the thought that I could die anytime at all strikes me silly. I’m not worried about where I’m going. I believe God’s Word in 2 Timothy 4:18–He will deliver me safely into His Kingdom. My (foolish!) concern? I worry that I might die before I get to finish particular reading, study, and writing projects. I fear my dreams might be left unfinished, unaccomplished. And with that, I realize I have an idol issue. God-Given Dreams Aren’t Meant to be Idols In chapter Continue Reading
ABC’s of Our Christian Faith {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Sometimes we lose sight of the basics to our Christian faith. The elements of Christianity setting us apart from the world and other religions. They are essential to help us grow in relationship with Christ. And they are the spiritual tools we need to live as a believer. So, here are the ABC’s of a Christian life. A-F Basics for Our Christian Faith Abide in Christ. “I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me Continue Reading
When Empty Jars are All You’ve Got {Recharge Wednesday}
She stared at the ceiling as her eyes adjusted to the dim light of the rising sun piercing through the window. It would be another dry, rainless day. She got out of bed and rushed to the room where the two jars laid on the floor. She looked at them and wondered whether this would be the day when provision would finally cease. Reluctantly, she reached into the first jar of clay and smiled when the oily texture touched her fingers. She brought them to her mouth, closing her eyes while Continue Reading
What the Bible Says About Weakness {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
A few years ago, I tore the meniscus in my knee. Hobbling around reminded me how much I hate being weak. I already dealt with low energy and sensitivities. Now my limited strength stretched to cover physical therapy too. We love our strengths. They open doors, garner accolades, and earn money. But no one has only strengths. Everyone has weak areas. The person who gets things accomplished may bruise people. The people person may be easily distracted from tasks. These weaknesses may frustrate Continue Reading
