As we enter this season of giving, what do you give someone who has everything? We typically think about this question in the context of well-off parents or grandparents who don't need one more material thing. But I challenge you today to think about the question in the context of God. What do you give Someone who has everything? God literally owns everything. He gave us everything that we have—life, material items, talents, spiritual gifts, even people. When someone gives me a gift, I am...
6 days ago • 3 min read
Two weeks ago, I asked, Which Bible verse are you praying today? Many thanks to everyone in our Pray God's Way family who responded. I promised that I'd share the list of verses that our community is praying. I encourage you to meditate on each verse, ask the Holy Spirit to show you what God wants you to know about the verse and how to apply it to your life. You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.Isaiah 26:3 Keep yourselves in the love of God,...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Since the late 19th century, the first Monday in September has been set aside to honor the American worker via the observance of Labor Day. There are lots of verses in the Bible about labor. Some reference laboring over the earth for food. Some reference a mother's labor giving birth to her child. I recently read a paragraph from a Charles Spurgeon sermon that put the word labor into a new Biblical context for me. When God makes someone into a Christian, the three persons of the Trinity...
3 months ago • 4 min read
Last month, I received one of the most personal birthday gifts a daughter of the King could receive. You see, about 12 years ago, I met a sister in Christ, Elaine. She became a friend and a dear Christian mentor to me. Elaine is sweet and kind, full of grace and forgiveness. And she's one of the most faithful people I know. Through her example, Elaine taught me how to be a prayer partner and prayer warrior. I am so grateful for the time we've spent together over the years. (TBH, It's been too...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Lately, I've been prioritizing my health by consistently walking every day. I'm not up to 10,000 steps or anything ambitious like that, but I have been getting my feet moving. This new practice takes time away from my normal routine, so I had to find a way to combine my walking with other daily activities that are important to me. For years, I've heard that people walk and pray, and I've usually said, "That's not for me. I need to remove all distractions. I need to write out my prayers." Now,...
4 months ago • 3 min read
This week, the United States celebrated freedom on Independence Day, July 4th. We remember those who fought for independence from British rule and a wordly king. We thank God for our country's unique set of freedoms like freedom of speech, the freedom to bear arms, the freedom to practice our own religion, etc. Now that the wordly fireworks have ceased, let's take a few minutes to continue to pray God's way about the freedom Jesus Christ offers all of us, Jew and Gentile. Let's pray for the...
5 months ago • 3 min read
Today, the world takes the opportunity to honor our earthly fathers. (If you happen to be a male reader of this blog, then Happy Father's Day to you!) But I also pray that we remember to give glory to our Heavenly Father in our thoughts, words, and actions today and every day. We are nothing and can do nothing without our God—the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 May the God of endurance and...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Today is Pentecost Sunday, 50 days (7 Sundays) since Easter. It's widely recognized as the birth of the Christian Church. Here's the setting during Jesus' time on earth: The disciples have witnessed the crucifixion of their Messiah, His rising from the dead, and then His physical presence with them for 40 more days. Just as His closest followers were getting over His death and His surprise resurrection, Jesus told them He had to go away (again). This time, He told them to stay nearby; He was...
6 months ago • 3 min read
When people learn that I write about prayer, they often ask me, “How can I stay more focused when I pray?” They usually continue with something like, “I sit down to pray, start talking to God, and before I know it, I’m writing my grocery list, jotting down birthday card reminders, and answering a text message.” I get it. I experience the same distractions more often than you might think. We sincerely want to spend quality time with our Father in prayer, but the world, especially the...
6 months ago • 2 min read