I’ll never forget the time I had the privilege of sitting next to Billy Graham at a dinner. I was honored but also somewhat nervous about what would be appropriate to say. I thought it would be an interesting conversation
Life is full of ups and downs, and setbacks are inevitable. Whether it’s a failed relationship, a lost job, or a personal crisis, these setbacks can leave us feeling defeated and unsure of how to move forward. However, there is
Remember that Jesus is beside you. Let Him help. My husband and I recently went to Disney World with our children and grandchildren. We had a wonderful time and made lots of sweet memories together, but unexpectedly, I discovered several
He sat in front of me with urgency in his eyes and tear streaks on his cheeks. He spoke about his gut-level desire to make a difference in the lives of children. His emotion moved me because he was a
In our fast-paced and often overwhelming world, it’s not uncommon to feel tired, weighed down by struggles, and even hopeless at times. The pressures of daily life can leave us depleted, searching for strength to carry on. But what if
The world we live in can be very stressful at times, wouldn’t you agree? Especially when you have to listen to and deal with the world’s problems, your own problems, your friend’s problems and your family’s problems. With so many
How can we deepen, strengthen, and become more aware of our Lord’s constant and loving presence? Why do we wait until we are on the brink of disaster to cry out for Jesus’ presence? We know the Lord’s promises to
Recently, I visited Colorado Springs for a speaking engagement and a few meetings with my publisher – and learned an amusing lesson. Steve, who works for my publishing company, and his wife picked me up from the airport on the
We, as Christians, are in a continual battle against our adversary, the devil, a spirit being whose sole intent is to cause havoc for each of us. His goal is to get us off track of God’s plan for our lives. He waits
If they obey and serve Him, they shall spend their days in prosperity and their years in pleasantness and joy. Job 36:11 Jesus has no problem with you increasing more and more in good things. Jesus has always intended for
“And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.” – Philippians 4:8 (NLT)
As Christians we know that we are supposed to pray, but do you ever get stuck on exactly what to pray for? If you are looking for some prayer prompts that will take you beyond, “uh, Lord…uh… be with them
One of the defining marks over time between denominations in the Christian world is how we interpret the Bible — the words and teachings of Jesus Read More »
Hey friend, Let’s be honest—sometimes it feels like you’re running on empty. You keep showing up, doing the right thing, serving others, praying, trying to hold Read More »
On January 13, 1982, Air Florida Flight 90 crashed into the Potomac River shortly after takeoff, killing all but five of the 79 people on board. Read More »
Times have been tough. The situations in which you may find yourself could be fraught with difficulties. And in moments of despair, tears could well up Read More »
There are seasons in our lives when even existing feels like hard work. I have recently been through a period in which I felt bombarded from Read More »
And because of their unbelief, he [Jesus] couldn’t do any miracles among them except to place his hands on a few sick people and heal them. Read More »
Perhaps Jesus’s way of changing things begins with YOU!