3 Words Guaranteed to Breathe Life and Hope into You Today
There are three words you probably need to hear from God today. No matter what circumstance you’re facing, these three words can breathe life, imbibe hope, and infuse joy: I. Love. You. Those three little words pop up again and again throughout Scripture. You’ll be...
How to Find Prayer Again (or realize God has already found you)
Let me introduce you to my friend, Micha. Micha (pronounced "MY-cah") Boyett is a blogger, writer, and sometimes poet. She shares her story of rediscovering the simplicity of prayer in her recently released memoir Found: A Story Questions, Grace, and Everyday Prayer....
An Invitation You Cannot Afford to Miss
When Great Britain’s Prince William married Kate Middleton, the wedding attracted international media attention, with more than two billion people from around the world tuning in to watch the festivities. But the limited space at Westminster Abbey meant that only...
If You’re Facing a Crisis, You’ll Understand Why This is So Important
You may be facing a situation in your life right now where you desperately need to hear from God. An unexpected death in the family. A broken friendship. Infertility. Loneliness. Crippling debt. God’s voice is more than an option. It is a lifeline. God’s voice will...
How Maya Angelou’s Class Changed My Life
Some speakers own the room. Maya Angelou owned the campus. Nearing the end of college at Wake Forest University, I hadn’t taken a class from the famed writer and Poet Laureate, Maya Angelou. I heard her speak on occasion at the university during which her deep,...
If You Only Ask God One Thing Today, This Should Be It
Do you know what all of these have in common? Barmbrack. Challah. Mantou. They are all different types of bread. Barmbrack is a traditional Irish bread made with raisins. Various objects are baked into the bread and used to tell the eater's fortune. Challah is a...
The Secret to a Vibrant Prayer Life (Only 7 Days until the Summer Bible Study!)
Have you ever prayed for someone’s heart to be softened? Maybe their heart was hardened against the church, against religion, against a workplace, against a situation, or maybe even against you. The prayer for a softened heart comes from Ezekiel 36: “I will give you a...
10 Best Ways to Save on Your Next Trip to Disney
A friend of mine who pastors a church in California wanted to take his daughters on a trip to Disneyland. But quickly realized that just one day at the Disney parks quickly adds up. I asked my friend, Cherie the Queen of Free, to share some tips and tricks to save...
Here’s a Truth that Will Remind You Growing Older is A Gift
Sometimes it feels like the speed of change is surpassing the speed of sound. The explosion of change in technology, communication, and the world is booming all around. In the midst of the noise, I find myself anchoring myself to the ancient truths found in the person...
Before and After Pictures of What It Looks Like to Be Spiritually Ripped
You've seen the ads. A photo of a pot-bellied, hairy man who looks unhappy is posed next to the same man, newly shaved, tanned with ripped abs and a toned body. Well, now, stories are emerging of people who are debunking the myth of the before and after shots that...
