Her description of what was unfolding was simple. It’s awkward! Moments away from taking the plunge, she opted to share it publicly. She was about to be baptized and was sharing it on social media, even though it’s incredibly awkward to talk openly about faith. Unashamedly a believer of God, this woman never shies away from sharing about her faith …
After recently celebrating one year of sobriety, a man had to travel for work. The location was a place notorious for an assortment of temptations, including his vice. Anxious, the man knew he needed extra help to stay sober. In addition to asking God to save him from falling, he also asked God to remove the desire. God answered his …
The fertile land brimmed with abundance. After months in a desert, I’d imagine Joshua and Caleb were eager for a change of scenery. Green grass for their children to romp in; to keep their livestock nourished. Maybe they envisioned the homes they’d construct there. They would live in peace and safety, no longer oppressed by slavery. As they neared the Israelite camp …
The scowl spoke volumes as they made no effort to hide their unhappiness. The cause of their displeasure? A move to a new town where they did not want to be. Their dissatisfaction of their new location made the months drag by. When our mindset is negative, our sensitivities to annoying irritations increase. The townspeople; the products available for purchase; the …
“Your nose! There’s something wrong with it!” one exclaimed in shock. “What?” The other party panicked. “What’s wrong with my nose?” They touched their face tenderly, reassured to find their nose still attached. “Well,” began the first person “it’s in my business! Get your nose out of my business!” A benefit of persistent prayer is that it shifts our focus. The more time we spend with …
They smiled politely when I said hello. “Who are you? Who do we both know?” they asked curiously. “I’m Sabrina, Anna’s daughter.” Familiarity flooded their hearts and their faces, followed by hugs. At the mention of their friend’s name, they knew who I was and remembered my family. A benefit of persistent prayer is that it helps us become better acquainted with God. The …
When Elijah prayed that fateful day on Mount Carmel, God’s answer came immediately. Everyone witnessed God’s swift response to Elijah’s request. A short while later, after things had died down, Elijah prayed for rain. Then he sent his servant to look for what he’d prayed for. However, the response wasn’t instantaneous this time. The sky showed no change. So Elijah prayed a second …
Rather than a humorous anecdote to set herself at ease, the speaker’s first words were a praise report. She wanted to publicly thank God for answering a specific prayer. The audience clapped excitedly. Then she added another detail to her moment of praise, which caused the audience to erupt with cheer. She’d been praying and waiting for this answer for …
When we think of prayer, generally speaking, we’re seeking an answer from God. We pray because we want and/or need God’s help to __________________ (fill in your desired request). There are numerous scriptures and flowery quotes to support this notion. In Luke 18, for example, we find a woman who persistently pled her case before a judge. She didn’t stop coming …
In pursuit of things that are dear to our hearts, we’re often willing to do whatever it takes.Those going after dream careers work long hours, halting or completely eliminating certain forms of entertainment and pass times. We’ll even cut out people who do not help us along our journey. To maintain treasured friendships, we make ourselves, our resources and our …