Annoyances Are Not the Whole Story
By julia-attaway2 min read
Here’s a painful fact: When I’m annoyed, it’s usually a sign that I’ve overlooked something in the thankfulness department.
Spiritual Growth
Spiritual growth comes in many forms, and at many speeds. Don’t rush your spiritual growth, but invest in it every day.
Be Kind to Someone Today
By Michelle Cox3 min read
When somebody treats another person with dignity and respect–kindness–it stirs deep emotions.
What Stands Between You and God?
By Edie Melson2 min read
Make sure there’s nothing coming between you and the power that only God can provide.
Do You Give Thanks After You Eat?
By Bob Hostetler2 min read
It’s one thing to be grateful when you are hungry, and food is placed before you, but it’s something else entirely to remember to express gratitude when your belly is full and your needs are met.
Are You in a Prayer Rut?
By Edie Melson2 min read
When our prayers themselves become rote, we are praying on auto-pilot. Here’s how to bring your prayers to life again.
God Is Fully Present in Times of Change
By Shawnelle Eliasen2 min read
When I’m fretting over change, when worry grips and the fear of loss threatens to take a stronghold, I can trust that God is never-changing.
Split-Second Prayers Straight to God’s Heart
By Pablo Diaz2 min read
Maintaining a prayerful mindset helps us to stay in tune with God. As we make instant supplication for His will in our life or in the lives of others, we invite His intervention into the moment, thus releasing His blessing.
Do You Pray While You Sing?
By Bob Hostetler3 min read
Find new energy and expression in prayer by borrowing the words of the great hymnwriters and songwriters of the Church.
How to Keep Your Mind on Your Prayers
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
Do you close your eyes, ready to talk to God and instead of spiritual peace, you find yourself thinking about the cute cat photo you saw on Facebook, the check you need to deposit, the milk you forgot to buy at the grocery store?
Are You Looking to God for Marching Orders?
By Edie Melson2 min read
Do I really want God to give me marching orders and then send me on my way? Here are reasons why I’ve changed my mind about that.
When You Don’t Know You Are Praying
By Bob Hostetler2 min read
Pray retrospectively. Each evening, in addition to whatever prayers you say, why not review your day and the prayers you prayed, perhaps without realizing at the time that they were prayers?
God Is Always on Call
By Michelle Cox3 min read
Are you in trouble? Anxious? Seeking reassurance? Rest assured that God is ready to take your call.