Stories of faith reveal the rewards God sends to those who believe–and who live their lives by the spiritual values they cherish.
If you’re waking up to a stress-filled day, try thinking about these lines from Shawnelle Eliasen: Lord, thank you for this morning. Thank you for the things You’ll do today. Thank you for going with me–wherever I go. You are kind, compassionate, and in control.
Would any good Christian want Jesus to love him or her more than anyone else?
In his new book, Death Row Chaplain, Earl Smith reminds us that God’s grace is available to men in prison as much as it is for each of us living on the outside.
It’s beautiful to see young love in bloom, to see excitement and dreams for the future in the eyes of the bridal couple. But to me, it’s even more beautiful to see old love in bloom—the marriages that have withstood the test of time.
The annual celebration of American Independence can also inspire prayer.
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I learned early in life to always pray, “according to Your will, Lord.” But for the life of me, I couldn’t pray that for my son’s upcoming military deployment to Korea.
I love my children with all that I have. All that I am. But I have a human spirit. It’s tainted and flawed and is limited by human capacity. But God’s love? It’s pure. Unblemished. Infinite.
“Amazing Grace” is a great song when you’re looking for healing and peace and goodness. Even better, sing it with someone else bcause that’s like praying with someone else, and that power of “two or more gathered” is strong.
I bet you have fun family Fourth of July traditions and hometown hoopla planned as well. But, in the midst of all the backyard barbecues, patriotic parades and fabulous fireworks, I hope you’ll take a minute to pray.
I enjoyed my blog very much and hope it ministered to you, encouraged you, challenged you or maybe even brought you to the Lord. May the Lord richly bless you with His grace, peace and mercy!
A military mom shares how she learned there’s no right way to pray for a loved one’s safety, there’s no walking a tightrope to earn God’s protection.
