A Loving Desire for the Hardened Heart

I want them to have the same peace in Christ that I have in my life. Yet no matter how much I try, how much I pray for them, it seems their hardened hearts will not budge. Sometimes I feel I am the barrier to them seeing Jesus as the way to salvation.

Confronting Doubt in God

It’s a difficult thing to trust someone, particularly if it’s something that is important to you. Yet it is a powerful thing when we can trust someone with our life. That level of trust says a lot about what we think of that person. Proverbs 3:5 tells us to “Trust in the LORD with all […]

An Attitude of the Heart

Many people in Jesus’ day pursued him with some level of faith or curiosity. They sought to see for themselves what he was about. Some came for healing, others to hear his teaching, still others because of people like the Samaritan woman: So the woman left her waterpot, and went into the city and said […]

Turning The Inside Out

David, the future King of Israel, was anointed by the prophet Samuel while tending sheep, seemingly overlooked by his family. Despite feeling unqualified, David’s obedience and trust in God’s plan led to his transformation. This story reminds us to respond to God’s call, trust in His guidance, and take the next steps, as David did.

True Inner Strengthen

At the core of your inner being, what do you tap to get you through each day? What is the source of your strength; what makes you proud; what pleases your eyes, and warms your heart? The answer to these questions can say a lot about what you have faith in. The book of Ezekiel […]

Friday Faith

Trust in the LORD and do good;Dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.Delight yourself in the LORD;And He will give you the desires of your heart.Commit your way to the LORD,Trust also in Him, and He will do it. – Psalm 37:3-5 How are you cultivating faithfulness and committing your ways to the Lord? Are […]

Prayer Journey—Love

During the next few weeks, each Monday I will be praying through the fruit of the Spirit, focusing on one word in Galatians 5:22-23. Today’s word is love. Thank you dear God for your love and grace; for the love and compassion expressed by your son Jesus. It’s hard to fathom the depths of your […]

A Heart to Heart With God

Prayer unites us with Christ, growing our trust in God. Prayer deepens our relationship with Christ. Prayer surrenders our will to God’s will.

Our True Heart Laid Bare

Seeking a heart for God is not practicing a faith that expects earthly reward in exchange for righteousness. It is not being religious so as to gain approval or honor from other people. A heart for God drives a faith that has a deep love for God; a faith that operates from a yearning for […]

Prayer Journey—Infinite Love

You dear God are in all things. Your greatness knows no bounds. Even the vastness of the heavens cannot contain you. You are all knowing, eternal, ever present. Next to you I am but a tiny grain of sand on an expansive beach. Yet you hold that grain of sand in the palm of your […]