The cork and the steel bar
The Bible tells us that “the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” [[James 5:16 NIV]] But most of us have probably wondered if our prayers really make... »
Volume 19.08 | August 2018
Lost in Liverpool
Since I was a little girl, I have heard that God is omnipresent. I used to have a vague idea of it, like some cosmic energy, but since then, I have had some experiences t... »
Ask, seek, knock
Matthew chapter 7, the last chapter of the Sermon on the Mount, contains a number of succinct statements, which make important points for believers. The focus is on praye... »
Heaven’s best
I was fifteen and looked forward to Fridays, as it meant a trip to the beach. Every week during the summer, our youth group put on an impromptu performance of songs and s... »
Baking prayers
Prayer often works like baking a loaf of bread: You’ve got to mix the ingredients, knead the dough, proof the dough, then bake the finished loaf. Step one: mix the ingred... »
Two-minute prayers
I’ve often struggled to make time to pray. Though my wife and I pray together each morning and before bed, I find myself neglecting that regular “talking with Jesus” thro... »
Candles and prayers
There are some verses I’ve had a very difficult time with. One of them is “Pray continually.” [[1 Thessalonians 5:17 NIV]] That verse is often on my mind, and I’ve learne... »
My dishwashing partner
Some of my most significant moments with God have been with my hands in dishwater. For many years, I’ve been in the habit of starting my morning with devotional reading a... »
Three faith-boosting lessons
It began one morning when I disagreed with something my wife said. It was during one of those trying patches where you find yourself irritable and finding fault with ever... »
Whose time?
Not long ago, I confided to a friend that I felt overwhelmed with stress and anxiety over my work. She suggested that I spend more time meditating on God's goodness and s... »
Simple prayer
Several years ago, my life was very uncertain. And in the middle of that loss, crisis, and stress, I began to question everything, down to the very foundation of my faith... »
You don't have to be perfect
A lot of people don't pray until they're in some sort of trouble, and then they find their faith is weak and their relationship with Me is strained because they didn't pl... »