Faith, Family, and the Beauty of Everyday Life
No matter what you ask God for, you need to ask with an attitude of gratitude. You can ask God for whatever you need, but do it with a thankful heart for what he’s already done. The Bible says, “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:18... Continue Reading →
There’s nothing too small to pray about. There’s nothing too big to pray about. Pray about everything. “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you” (1 Peter 5:7 NLT). If it’s worth worrying about, it’s worth praying about. There’s a simple way to remember how to pray using your hands. Psalm... Continue Reading →
“Don’t worry” may be the most difficult command in the Bible to keep. Every one of us has broken that commandment. We break that commandment all the time, because it’s in our nature to worry. Jesus said it like this: “Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble... Continue Reading →
God doesn’t listen to prideful complaining, but he does listen to humble confessing. God responds to humility. Many people hesitate to admit their sins because they think they’re going to get punished. But God already knows about all your sin! He knows every mistake you’ve made in your entire life. He just wants you to... Continue Reading →
Have you ever prayed, “Now, I lay me down to sleep. I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take”? Or how about, “Bless this food to the nourishment of our bodies”? Most people have prayed these well-known prayers at some... Continue Reading →
Giving someone your attention is the greatest gift because your time is your life.When you turn your face to someone and focus your eyes on them, it makes them feel like you genuinely care and are interested in what they have to say.You can do this with God—you can turn your face to him in... Continue Reading →
Prayer doesn’t start with talking. It starts with listening. For your prayers to be effective, first listen to God by reading his Word, the Bible. You need to let God talk to you so you know how to pray, what to pray, where to pray, and when to pray. Daniel prayed effectively because he knew... Continue Reading →
God designed you to hear his voice. In a sense, there is a “receiver” in you that allows you to get guidance from God. What channels does God use? The primary way that God speaks is through the Bible. This is why it’s important to read the Bible every day. God’s will is found in... Continue Reading →
God wants to direct you in life, but two things need to line up: You need to ask the right person, and you need to ask with the right attitude. The right person is God, and the right attitude is in faith—trusting him to provide the answer. The Bible says, “If you want to know what... Continue Reading →
I was born with a brain disorder that, among other things, makes public speaking painful. Essentially, my brain runs extremely hot and fast, and it causes all kinds of problems in my body. For 50 years, I’ve asked God every day to heal it. And he has said to me every time, “My grace is... Continue Reading →
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