I Felt Like a Son in Grief, Not a Pastor
When my dad died my mom asked me to be the minister for his funeral. But I felt like a son in grief, not a…
You are Highly Favored!
As a mother, I connect with Mary and the emotional ups and downs she experienced in caring for her child Jesus. To prepare for Advent…
Gratitude and Prayer
Prayer and gratitude can be combined to train your heart and mind to enjoy and appreciate God’s presence in the ordinary moments of your days.…
Praying Your Emotions to Feel God’s Love
When I was in high school I didn’t fit in socially. My days were consumed with being an “A” student, working to save money for…
Rejoice! The Lord is Judge
As Christians today we talk a lot about the love and grace of God, but we don’t talk much about him being the holy Judge…
In Jesus’ Shadow
Do you remember when you were little and you always wanted to be with your daddy wherever he went? Or maybe it was your mom,…
Shhhh! Silent Prayer in Church
The prophet urges us, “The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth be silent before him” (Habakkuk 1:13). The Psalmist invites us…
Renew Your Image of God
What a joy it is when we truly know how greatly we are loved by God! But perhaps like many Christians I talk with you…
My All in All: Abba, Jesus, Parakletos
What wonderful life transformation begins to take place in us when we pray from our heart: “You are my Lord; apart from you I have…
We Belong in the Trinitarian Family!
We all feel left out at times. We may feel unwanted and alone. Maybe there’s conflict in our family or our friends are busy. What…
Jesus, Our Immanuel
What a joy it is to hold a newborn child – a miracle of God in your arms! It’s an even greater joy to hold…
Waves of Prayer
I find it a great blessing to spend time at the ocean, a lake, or a river. Immersed in God’s beauty, I relax. Surrounded by…
