Prayer Journal

Strengthen me Lord to bear the cross you have given me, the cross you have crafted for me to carry. You have equipped me with the ability to carry this cross, given me the muscle, bones, and mind to hoist it upon my shoulders. You have prepared me for this moment, as you have every […]

Prayer Journey—No Fear

What do I have to fear dear Lord? You are in all things. You created all things. You created me. Everyone is your workmanship.

Publishing Schedule Update

The new year brings an expanded publication schedule. “Prayer Journey” posts return after a long hiatus.

The Motives Behind Our Prayers

One of the criminals who were hanged there was hurling abuse at Him, saying, “Are You not the Christ? Save Yourself and us!” – Luke 23:39, NASB “And us!” Two words spoken by one of the criminals crucified with Jesus who was “hurling abuse” at Jesus. Those two words reveal a lot about the motive […]

Not the Answer I Expected

Difficult situations can push us to our knees in prayer, pleading to God for relief. Yet how many times does God answer that prayer in a way we did not expect or desire? I wondered this about Ananias in Acts 9. I could see him, like other followers of Jesus at the time, praying to […]

A Connection to God

Praying is a connection to God. It is an act of baring our heart and laying our deepest emotions before him. It is an expression of gratitude for all He has done, even the very breath you take each moment that gives you life. It is to seek His purposes, to trust he wants the […]

Everyday Trust

Everyday we place our faith in things without even giving it a second thought. If the weather forecast calls for rain, we grab an umbrella or raincoat. We press a button for an elevator expecting it to take us to our floor. We make travel plans having faith that the train, bus or plane will […]

A Tell-all About Your Prayer Life

At a funeral a couple years ago I heard a daughter tell about how touched she was when she read the prayer journal left behind by her mother. It started me thinking about the significance of writing down our prayers. Not just our prayers for others, but also the prayers where we wrestle with God […]

A Shared Legacy of Prayer

The silent prayers you utter in the darkest of nights. The times when it seemed all hope was lost and you cried out to God. The joy you felt when it was evident waiting on God was the right thing to do. These are the stories of your walk of faith in Jesus. This is […]

Defeat Seems Imminent

Have you ever received a letter or message with devastating news? In that moment it seems forces are lining up against you, ready to overpower you. The odds look like they are stacked overwhelming against you. How do you respond? In the case of Hezekiah, he faced the choice of surrender or the Assyrian army […]