Christian Prayer Blog and Book Recommendations

/ˈstȯrm/ noun a disturbance of the atmosphere marked by wind and usually by rain, snow, hail, sleet, or thunder and lightning The rain came down, the streams rose, and the ...

A few years ago, we sat with a younger couple over dessert — listening to their lives, learning them. Fifteen years and six kids separated us (they had none). Our ...

Sometimes God says no. Let’s look at two examples. The first is silly and the other quite serious. In the movie Bruce Almighty, Jim Carrey plays the title character, Bruce, ...

If my life proves anything, it’s that we often approach the Lord with our minds already made up. In those instances, we’re actually not engaging Jesus at all; we’re asking ...

Pray without ceasing! — 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Teach Your Kids to Pray: Nurturing Their Faith Journey In a world filled with distractions and fast-paced lives, as Christian parents, teaching your children to ...

I’m thankful for…Andy. He’s the dog Denalyn rescued from the shelter. Rangy as a coyote when we got him. He’s chubby now. He jumps into bed with us every morning ...

~ Dominique Sachse So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold ...

I look first to Jesus for clues to the mysteries of faith, and regarding prayer He did not seem to share some of my biggest struggles. He never wondered whether ...

Turn to the Bible for inspiration in your meditation.  The concept of lectio divina is an ancient practice of taking a piece of Scripture — a parable, a verse, part ...

Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go. ~ Oscar Wilde During a difficult season in my life, I asked a mentor of mine if we could have ...

God our Father, You see Your children growing up in an unsteady and confusing world. Show them that Your ways give more life than the ways of the world, and ...

Editor’s note: Bunmi is deeply honest with God. She’s funny and poignant. In these often short and sweet, funny, heart-felt, sometimes sad or angry prayers you’ll feel like you’ve met ...

On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts ...

When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul. —Psalm 94:19 ESVEvery December, I get a sudden urge to be festively busy.I suddenly feel like if ...

One lesson we learn from seasons of pain, darkness, and doubt is that when we’re hurting,a person’s presence with us is far more significant than any words he or she ...

Darkness Closes InDie before you die. There is no chance after. — C. S. Lewis, Till We Have FacesSudden and tragic loss leads to terrible darkness. It is as inescapable ...