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Wanting to experience God on a new level I attempted, to create a comfy space in the cleaning closet under my staircase and quickly realized that God wasn't after my comfort, He was after my heart. Through training at Mercy Ships, a season of loss, and my word for the year, abide, I began to trust God with my concerns, doubts, fears and struggles instead of striving to figure it all out on my own.

For years, I searched for wholeness in all the wrong places — in relationships, in marriage, in motherhood, in being the person everyone needed me to be. I was a recovering people-pleaser and perfectionist, hiding behind locked journals and a smile that masked real despair. This post traces that journey: from a grieving little girl who lost her father and grandfather within months of each other, to a woman set free from the weight of her past.

Ever feel stuck like Chuck in your prayer life? A tow truck with a cross-shaped lift sparked an unexpected lesson on why our prayers sometimes feel unanswered. From praying the same old words to checking our motives and sincerity, this post walks through three heart checks every believer needs, plus reflection questions to help you dig deeper.

I weighed my options: should I buy the whole chicken from a local farm-to-table feed store or a big grocery chain? I said a simple, half-hearted prayer mixed with doubts. God answered my prayer in a way I didn’t expect. He desires open communication and knows our hearts deeply. Prayer is a powerful gift but can sometimes feel overwhelming or difficult when we don’t know the right words to say. My whole chicken prayer was a tangible reminder of God’s loving provision.

After Jesus rose from the grave, everything changed. The disciples had no idea what the next chapter would look like. Jesus told them to wait in Jerusalem until they received the promise of the Holy Spirit. The disciples gathered in the upper room. They did not know when the Holy Spirit would come. On the day of Pentecost everything shifted. The church was born that day. The power of the Holy Spirit equipped them to fulfill their purpose of spreading the Gospel.

Over the past six weeks I have shared moments from Jesus’s life that have led us to this pivotal moment in history. Today, we travel to Jerusalem together. We look at the beating Jesus endured, walk the road to Golgotha, witness what happened on the cross, and conclude with His miraculous resurrection. My hope is that these moments give us a deeper understanding of what He endured and draw us closer to Him.

In this devotional, we follow the apostles as they struggle to understand where Jesus is going and His promise to return. Just like the apostles, we have moments we don't understand our circumstances. This devotional encourages us to bring our questions to Jesus, rest in His promises, and hold onto the hope of heaven.

I was excited but scared. This wasn’t part of our plan. I wasn’t supposed to be pregnant yet. The week trudged on, and the day to test again finally arrived. In a matter of seconds, the plus sign shone brightly. Ready or not, we would soon be parents to a bouncing baby boy.

Have you ever tried to learn something new? Maybe a new hobby or skill that would benefit you at work. I have. Learning takes a lot of effort and brain power. In her article on neuroplasticity , Lisa Bain, says, “Your brain is changing every day, by your choices, habits, and environment. Here’s what you need to know.” different colored plugs in shape of brain image by freepix.com Our brain changes moment by moment. Everything we think, create, and feel. New pathways are mad

I was running around like a chicken with my head cut off. I was frustrated because we needed to leave for the party, but I wasn’t ready. I had run to the store that morning to buy a last minute birthday gift, tried to finish all the things on my to-do list, and made sure the kids were dressed. Frazzled, I plopped down to put my shoes on and growled, “We have to go now!” Everyone scrambled to the car. We rode in silence, mostly because no one dared to say a word for fear of ho

A childhood game of Red Rover becomes a lesson about what we all crave, to belong, to be chosen, to matter. One split-second decision can leave someone I love feeling betrayed and rejected. Jesus understands that pain firsthand. Betrayed by a close friend and rejected by those nearest to Him, He still chooses us, especially when we feel like outcasts. If you’ve ever carried the sting of rejection or the ache of betrayal, this story will remind you whose team you are welcome t

“You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream!” That is, until the ice cream starts melting, and creates a sticky mess that gets on everyone and everything. My son enjoying his ice cream cone. After my daughter’s T-ball game, we cooled off at our local Dairy Queen, grateful for the sweet treat and the air conditioning. They smiled contentedly, unaware of my eagerness to wash the sticky mess off their faces. My daughter enjoying her ice cream cone. When they finished thei

This picture depicts a woman smiling while holding her cell phone with a hand raised. Her hand is holding a thought bubble that says "Follow".

Running as fast as a Cheetah in their fancy light up shoes, giggles echoed across the gym. Frozen in time for a moment, a smile on the tagger’s face and a disgruntled frown on the other, each student eager to continue to play the game...

The journey to the cross is where sorrow and joy collide. “They hated me for no reason.” (John 15:25, CSB) Jesus was talking to his disciple

Cosmaa/shutterstock Have you ever played pin the tail on the donkey? It is a game that was played at birthday parties when I was growing...

Palo Duro Canyon Photo taken by author Obedience to God is a decision we make daily. I would say most days I choose to obey God, so, when...

“Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light...

A word. Just one word can build someone up or tear them down. We have the option to speak life or death into others. When we become...

I sat in the stillness of the early morning reading my advent devotional and my heart was stirred by the Holy Spirit. I had just read...