Obedience

The phrase “live like Jesus” is something I feel like we hear a lot as followers of Christ. However, do we really know and understand what that means? Are our lives reflecting Christ so much that when others see us they have no doubt we love Jesus? Are we, as...

God Guides Us

Matthew 2:12 “And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route.” I love that through reading God’s word, I’m reminded that guidance, through dreams, was a significant part of the Christmas...

Journal Those Prayers

Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ...

Prayer Activity: Learning to Wait

Here is a thought to chew on. Have you ever noticed that it’s incredibly easy to just mindlessly go through the motions in our walk with the Lord? Sometimes we can so easily get into a rhythm or a pattern that we actually end up losing focus on Christ, even...

Passionate Prayer

“So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.” Hebrews 4:16 Praying in front of people is a scary thing. It is almost as terrifying as speaking in public. There is...

Practice Brings Nearness

John 14:16 “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever.” As Christians, we believe the Holy Spirit has made our hearts his home. We believe the presence and love of Jesus dwells with us daily. When...