I struggled with prayer for years. I wanted to be close to God, and I heard other people talk about hearing God’s voice and walking with Him. But when it came to prayer, I just felt awkward and I didn’t know what to say. I heard the prayers of others and was intimidated and thought,…
Does This Describe You? Are you someone who truly wants to see into the Kingdom-spiritual realm to see angels and other activity? Do you feel your calling or gifting in Christ requires you to do so, but you haven’t been successful yet? Maybe you’ve been blessed to see the occasional episode of supernatural activity, only…
God Is Doing a New Thing Cheryl’s neurologist retired and she had to find a new doctor. At first, the change upset her, since she’d been seeing the same physician for years and starting over with a new doctor when you deal with a chronic condition is difficult. But her husband encouraged her to keep…
Are you ever tempted to doubt that God will provide for you? Sometimes, it’s normal to feel uncertain, especially when it comes to our faith. Times when we doubt God will provide for us can be tough. But we’re not alone in this. Many Christians go through moments when their faith is challenged. When they start…
The act of surrender is often misunderstood. All of a sudden, we think that when we surrender, we are giving up control of our lives to God. This is not the case. Instead, when we surrender, we simply give God what He already owns. God is not some genie in a bottle who is waiting…
In the book of Ecclesiastes, it says there is “nothing new under the sun.” (Ecclesiastes 1:9) Have you ever felt like you’ve hit a wall? That you’ve been doing the same thing over and over, and you’re just not getting anywhere? Maybe it’s time for you to take a different direction. We have all been…
When God calls us to obedience, it can sometimes seem impossible. But God has promised to bless us when we obey Him faithfully, even when it might not seem possible. The Bible tells us in Psalm 145:20 that “the Lord keeps all who love Him, but all the wicked He will destroy.” God will work…
Are we learning to be content no matter the circumstances? Philippians 4:11 MEV “I do not speak because I have need, for I have learned in whatever state I am to be content.” In the arms of the Father is the only place where contentment lives. Wow! We sure need that reminder. When things become…