I HELD MY BREATH. My boyfriend and I had been talking about it for weeks, but honestly, I had hoped he’d forgotten about it. I slowly sauntered through the aisles of my favorite store, pausing in front of a line of curly haircare products. “I think we should take that break,” he suggested. I…
Prayers for When You Feel Overwhelmed
Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer. From the end of the earth I will cry to You, when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. — Psalm 61:1–2 Father in heaven, You are the God of King David and my God too. You reign forever…
He Answers Me from His Holy Mountain
Mountain Trails Many peoples will come and say, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the temple of the God of Jacob. He will teach us his ways, so that we may walk in his paths.” — Isaiah 2:3 Have you ever thought about the way a mountain can reflect…
Your Ministry to the Sick and to the Mourning
A few short weeks ago my brothers, sister, mother and I buried my father. He was a hero to me, a model man, and a godly advisor all my life. My siblings asked me to preach the funeral message, which I considered an incomparable privilege. Though most attendees were long-time faithful believers, I knew some…
Forgiveness His Way
Think for a moment of the worst sin you’ve committed… Yeah, that one. If you’re like most people, your mind raced with lightning speed to that moment you wish you could take back and relive. What’s more, the thought didn’t come alone. Along with it came a wagonload of guilt that builds pressure in your chest like…