On May 8, 1986, a brave, young woman labored with raw, joyful endurance to bring me into the world. And in that moment, I was given one of the sweetest gifts of this life: my mother. Not many people know my mother, but my mother is one of the greatest people I have ever known. … More A Tribute to My Mother
I cringe and enter full-on panic mode when I hear the dreaded words: “Will you lead us in prayer?” “No!” my insides say, “Please no! I just won’t know what to say, and it’s going to sound just ridiculous, and I’m going to just look like a fool who just can’t form complete sentences and … More Please Don’t Ask Me To Pray
God can be seen in creation, encountered in prayer, revealed through people, discovered in any truth, and experienced in the circumstances and situations of life. So why look for God in a Book? I spend a lot of time in this “Book.” {At least, that’s my goal.} I read and read and read again, and search … More Why Look for God in a Book?
Prayer is as easy as 1-2-3. Ask for what you want. Say, “In Jesus’ name, Amen.” Walk away, burden lifted. Of course, it may seem that God doesn’t answer your prayer, but that’s not the case. Sometimes he says “yes,” sometimes “no,” and sometimes “wait.” But he always hears, and he always answers in one way or … More 3 Reasons Your Prayers May Go Unheard
What’s the number-one religious ritual you were taught as a child? It is not tithing or gift-giving. It’s not wearing your Sunday best or carrying your Bible to church. And it’s not reciting the Lord’s Prayer. Most likely, whether or not you were raised in a Christian home, you were taught to say, “Thank you, God, for our … More three times a day
Journey of the Word 