Hearing God at the Kitchen Table
If ever we needed the message and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929–1968) it’s today! Before he became a role model, he was an ordinary pastor from…
Believing that God Heals
When joining with the Spirit of Jesus to minister healing, it’s important to give yourself permission to be a learner. “Do not despise these small…
False Beliefs That Prevent Healing
To some people, “faith” in God is right doctrine or action. But actually faith is relational — it’s trusting God. As we keep seeking God…
Christmas Breath Prayer: Breathe in the Miracle of Christmas
In the busyness of the season, a Christmas breath prayer can help your soul find rest and your mind return to Jesus’ presence. In this…
Eileen Needed a Fresh Touch from God
We all long for a fresh touch of God in our souls. Often it comes when we hear someone share vulnerably about a personal struggle…
The Lonely Leader
It can be lonely to be a leader for Jesus. Most Pastors Do Not have a Close Friend A survey found that 70% of pastors…
Caring for People who Cut Themselves (Help for Self-Injury)
Years ago I was responsible for training volunteer telephone counselors for an international Christian ministry. We were getting 150 calls a day from adults and…
Forgive and Be Set Free!
“Forgive and forget,” some say. “Just let it go to God and move on,” urge others. Often it’s not that easy. Maybe you grew up…
Prayer
“Abruptly Jesus broke into prayer” (Matthew 11:25, MSG). Prayer is a way of life in which we converse with God, at his initiative, so that…
Bible Reading
“Let the word of Christ dwell in your richly” (Colossians 3:16). Thank God for the Bible! What a treasure store it is — inspired by…
Silence
“The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth be silent before him” (Habakkuk 2:20). Sadly silence is rare in our word today,…
Solitude
Solitude is a main discipline of abstinence in which we refrain from interacting with other people for a few hours or some days in order…
