I’m going to be honest here. For a while, I was the queen of always having a prayer for guidance – and for all the wrong reasons.  Most of us love to pray that God would grant us our heart’s desires. (I’m not alone here, right?) But that is not what our prayers are for. …

Does God cry? A question that could have a simple yes or no answer, and yet it’s a question loaded with layers of emotion. Because why would we even ask this question? Why does it matter to us whether God cries or not? Is it because we want to think that maybe, just maybe, God …

In a perfect world there would be no wars. No need for national defense, armies or spies.  Peace would reign and all countries would get along, sharing resources and contributing for the greater good. Unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world.  We have a hard time trying to get our own kids to get …

Have you ever seen a momma bear in action? She is fiercely loyal in protecting her cubs. And moms can be just as fired up in protecting their children today when they are being bullied or put down. The word loyalty is found in the Bible only a few times. In Hebrew, the word for …

I think we can all agree prayer is key in the Christian walk, however, can we also all agree it’s hard? Although it may not be intuitive for you, there are many creative ways to pray– and you can start today! Prayer is a critically important part of our relationship with Jesus. And we often …

The comforting sentiment that God knew us before we were born is not just a feel-good message.  It is one of hope and strength and one that should bring us peace.  Let’s take a closer look at what God meant when He said “Before you were born I knew you” and why this is important …

Are You a Lukewarm Christian? Here’s How You Can Know. What does it mean to be a lukewarm Christian? As we dive into this question I want you to know, I have nothing but love for those of you reading this. The topic of being a lukewarm Christian can be a hard one to work …

God created the heavens and the earth. Night and day. The sky, land, water and all that is in it. And man in his own image. He is all powerful. All knowing. Strong and mighty. He can do anything. And He has a plan. So, if God is all of these things and he is. …

I wasn’t brought up in a Christian home. On occasion my mother would read a few passages from the Bible on Christmas morning before we opened gifts.  While her intention to carry on a tradition may have been honorable, it fell on deaf ears.  I had no idea who God was or why on this …

Do All Christians Have the Characteristics of A Prayer Warrior? Confession: I have always envied women with powerful prayer lives. As important as I know prayer is in our relationship with God, it’s also a discipline I really struggled to actually off the ground. I’d hear teachings about what it takes to be a prayer …