Jesus is Willing to Answer Prayer
Jesus is willing. He is willing to heal, to renew, to redeem and to make whole. He doesn’t always answer…
Category: Faith
Searching for Happiness, or Joy That Comes From God
Happiness is not a bad thing, but it can be misleading. We can see how seeking happiness, rather than joy,…
Confession and Our Unpaid Tickets
Clearly, a person sitting in a car stuffed with tickets could say to the officer, “Thanks a lot, but I’m…
Walking in the Light
John begins with, “God is light.” “Light” captures the very nature of God, that he is full of glory, that…
Why Resurrection Matters
The fact is, the resurrection makes a difference every single day. It affects our here and now. It has significance…
When Home Becomes Less About a Place and More About God’s Presence
In our move across the country I came face to face with the truth that I hold on to things…
Trusting God, Even on Lonely Sundays
During my church-hunt, I discovered Sunday is the loneliest day of the week. But I felt some comfort in believing…
Prayer: The Lord is Near
My husband Jeff is in Africa right now. I miss him, and I miss the little things like going downstairs early…
What You Feed Your Heart Will Feed Others
When it comes to physical health, what you eat makes a big difference. A poor diet can lead to health…
American Sniper, the Apostle Paul and My Mission
If I were to have a conversation with Kyle and Paul, the two men would probably humbly tell me about…
What Does “Hesed” Love Mean to Us Today?
Most of all, hesed is a covenant love—a love that binds God to his people. It is almost exclusively used…
How to Pray: Everything Gives Rise to Prayer (1 Thessalonians 5:16-17)
I love the idea of praying all the time. It sounds awesome, and I was always on board intellectually. But…