To the woman who is waiting on God, There you are, in the waiting room of life; a place you’d never thought you’d be. As a child with grand hopes and dreams, you never imagined yourself here, waiting on God and longing for Him to move. You never imagined you’d be lonely for a husband. You […]
4 Prayers for the Hyper-Aggressive Child and FREE PRINTABLE!
An Embarrassing Parenting Moment It was supposed to be a joyous occasion, where the families of our little man’s preschool class could come together to celebrate the birth of Jesus. I was excited to finally get to know the other families and watch our children play together. Dressed to impress, I sauntered into the […]
5 Prayers for the Special Needs Child
The moment a child is diagnosed as special needs is a moment a parent will always remember. For me, I remember the room, my rapid heart-beat, the knot in the pit of my stomach, and not being able to breathe. In that moment, time stood still as tears slipped uncontrollably down my face. I remember […]
Free “Pray for your Pastor” 31 Day Prayer Calendar
And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding. ~ Jeremiah 3:15 Lately I’ve been feeling a call to pray for our pastor and his family. This is an area where we can come humbly to God on behalf of the shepherd of our congregation […]
Do Not Grow Weary in Prayer
Daily Reading “Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 How Do You Pray? Do you remain fervent in your prayers even when the issue seems beyond hope; even when it seems that it is entirely too late for God to […]
Loving God in the Dry Places (Printable Scripture Cards)
Confession I’ve been trying to write this devotional for a week. I’ve seen the date looming on the calendar, and knew it needed to be done. I had the time. I had the opportunity. I even had a topic. I just didn’t want to. It’s been like that with God recently. The cold weather, […]
When the Wicked Prosper: Finding Peace in the Sanctuary
Psalm 73 Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped. For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. For there are no bands in their death: […]
I'm Not Strong Enough
2 Corinthians 12:7-10 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. […]
O Taste and See That the Lord is Good
Psa 34:8-15 O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him. The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good […]
Finding Peace through Prayer
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, 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 Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 Peace? In December? Oh how my heart longs for a silent night, holy […]