The Lord has chosen you to be His treasured possession. — Deuteronomy 14:2 I first heard about the practice of cutting when our oldest daughter was in middle school. We lived in southern California at the time, and a couple of girls in her grade had been seen with razor marks on their arms. My…
You Are Not Falling Behind
Ironically, the strongest pressure to “grow fast,” instead of slow, came during the years when I started writing books about Jesus. I say this is ironic, because nothing Jesus ever said communicated an ethic of “grow fast.” Let me explain how it happened for me. This isn’t something we authors talk much about publicly,…
The Spirit Prays for Us
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 might say. Just having someone sit silently next to us when life is hard communicates genuine love and concern. Besides, when we’re hurting, we…
The True Purpose of Prayer
This is to my Father’s glory… — John 15:8 When I was growing up, my family spent two weeks every summer at a Christian camp that catered to families and singles of all ages, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds. It didn’t matter what denomination you came from, or whether you liked traditional or contemporary worship;…
Jesus in Me – That’s a Wrap!
Thank you for being a part of this study! Let’s look back at everything we learned together… Your life’s purpose is the same as mine: to know God and to give Him glory as you make Him known through the way you live your life and you serve Him. ~ Anne And we know that…
Jesus In Me Week 8 — Trusting in the Priority of the Holy Spirit
Likewise, the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. — Romans 8:26 The Holy Spirit’s priority is to glorify Jesus and make Him known to you. To guide…
You Don’t Need Seminary to Understand Scripture
I know prayer changes things. Prayer changes us. Prayer changes people. But if you don’t have somebody visible that you can pray with, somebody that you can call and tell what your needs are — and I have to be careful myself. I don’t want to depend on my prayer teams for prayer and…
28-Day Prayer Journey: Ask
Today we are expressing our confidence that God sees and hears us when we pray. MORNING MEDITATION This is the day that you have been waiting for, right? The day you get to present your requests to God! So don’t be shy: talk to God about all of it. Often. As soon as a need,…
Praying for Your Prodigal
I will give them a heart to know Me, that I am the Lord. They will be My people, and I will be their God, for they will return to Me with all their heart. — Jeremiah 24:7 Lauren stared at the photo on her phone, barely comprehending what she saw. It was a picture…
You Will Have Power ~ Unshakable Hope
God’s Promise You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you. — Acts 1:8 I have a bargain for you to consider, a really great deal on a new tripod. It is top of the line, weather resistant, and lightweight. It folds up to fit in a backpack. It adjusts to secure any…
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