Writing to the church in Thessalonica, Paul instructs them to express gratitude at all times. He writes, “Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 The mark of a Christian...
Over the last few months I’ve watched Margaret, face this great adversity courageously and with way more energy than I could believe possible. One of my favorite pet names for my wife is Tigger (from Winnie the Pooh) because she’s full of so much energy—bounding with...
Prayer is an altar for surrender, a place we go to hand everything over to God. [Tweet this] Nowhere is this more clearly demonstrated than in the garden of Gethsemane when Jesus cries out not once but twice that his Father’s will be done. Prayer is the place where we...
“How can we pray for you?” It’s a question I’ve been asked dozen of times these last few months, and the kind of question often asked of anyone facing a health crisis or other adversity. It’s a great alternative to “The Three Worst Things You Can Say to Someone...
Some of God’s greatest wonders await us when we allow ourselves to hope. [Tweet this] Spend ten minutes today creating a list of things you’d like to see God do in your life and the lives of those around you. Write down things you’d do, places you’d visit, and...
