I sit here by the tree And look up at the star. With loving family all around, I see how blessed we are. So this, my Christmas prayer, Is not for toys and dolls — It’s thanking You for Christmas gifts You’ve given to us all. Thank You, God, for Gabriel, Who brought…
The Prayer of Blessing
One year I gave my six-year-old daughter, Amanda, a small, decorative box. Inside it I put a small piece of jewelry that she had been wanting for a long time. When she unwrapped the gift and saw the box, she squealed and remarked on every detail. “Oh, Mommy, this is so beautiful! Look at the…
Unanswered Prayers: What’s Going On God?
No Answer For much of my life, basketball was my life. When I graduated from high school, I went to the University of Chicago on a full-ride scholarship and earned a starting position on the basketball team by the end of my freshman year. Then I transferred to Central Bible College, where I earned first-team…
Pray Until You Believe
“Go,” Jesus replied, “your son will live.” The man took Jesus at his word and departed. – John 4:50 Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe. – Mark 11:24 When you are confronted with a matter that requires immediate prayer, pray until you believe God—until with wholehearted sincerity you can thank Him for the answer. If you…
God Hears
The second night of the retreat, the auditorium was packed for the evening session. Kathy (the speaker) taught from the book of Ephesians about faith and being rooted in God’s word. At the end of her teaching, she invited the worship team to lead us in a time of worship and waiting. Waiting, she said,…