Jesus arrived on earth as a man to show us our true identity, created in His image, and to teach us who the Father is. Quiet Prayer helps bring us to the reality of who we are, who we were born to be, and who God is in us. We come to the reality that…
Sleeping in the Storm
I hid under the covers for an extra ten minutes, not ready to face the day. The same familiar dread weighed on me like it did every morning — there’s too much to do, I’ll never make it, I should have gotten up an hour ago. Reluctantly, I reached for my phone on the bedside…
Rest in The Lord
Raising a family is a rewarding calling. but let’s face it: when we’re knee deep in dirty dishes and diapers, it can be an exhausting one! As moms, we are called upon to fill so many roles in our children’s lives: chefs and chauffeurs, nursemaids and nannies, teachers and coaches, party planners and personal assistants……
Trust in the Lord with All Your Heart
Understanding will never bring you peace. That’s why I have instructed you to trust in Me, not in your understanding. Human beings have a voracious appetite for trying to figure things out in order to gain a sense of mastery over their lives. But the world presents you with an endless series of problems. As…
A Deeper Knowledge of God
Editor’s note: If your life feels like a hectic, noisy, runaway train, you’re in good company. Nicole Johnson (you may remember her from Women of Faith) shares her story of going from feeling overwhelmed and out of control to finding calm even in the middle of chaotic circumstances. We hope you enjoy this excerpt from…
Jesus Is Not a Registered Voter
Again the high priest asked Him, “Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?” “I am,” said Jesus. “And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of Heaven.” — Mark 14:61–62 Jesus didn’t establish any religious organizations. He never…
Good Days. Bad Days. God Is In All the Days.
Be still, and know that I am God. — Psalm 46:10 reads the sign on God’s waiting room wall. You can be glad because God is good. You can be still because He is active. You can rest because He is busy… To wait, biblically speaking, is not to assume the worst, worry, fret, make demands, or…
Cease Striving
I, the Lover of your soul, understand you perfectly and love you eternally. Dear Jesus, I’m thankful it is my soul You love, rather than my appearance or performance. So often, I’m dissatisfied with both of these, especially when I make them my focus. I’m grateful for Your perfect understanding, since I sometimes feel misunderstood or simply overlooked. Help me…
What Is Worship?
The word worship is often used interchangeably with several elements that are tied to a church. But what is worship? How do we know that what we are doing is actually worship? To answer these questions, we must seek advice from the Word of God. Worship in the Bible Abraham was said to have worshiped…
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