Tag: Prayer

Prayer

August 3, 2026

A Clear Conscience

You can silence the alarm, but you can’t remove the danger. “Now King Herod heard of Him… and he said, ‘This is John, whom I beheaded; he has been raised from the dead!’” — Mark 6:14-16 In Mark 6:14-29, Mark takes a detour from Jesus’ ministry to tell us what happened to John the Baptist. It’s a dark story, but it’s really a story about […]

July 26, 2026

When Familiarity Makes Us Miss Jesus

“Is this not the carpenter… So they were offended at Him.” — Mark 6:3 Jesus came home to Nazareth in Mark 6. He walked into the synagogue where He had grown up, opened the Scriptures, and taught. At first, people were astonished. They had heard about the wisdom. They had heard about the miracles. But astonishment quickly turned to offense. Where did He get this? […]

July 10, 2026

Poured Out Like a Drink Offering

The Beauty of a Well-Spent Life (And Why You Must Let God Pour In) If you serve in ministry, whether as a pastor, leader, or devoted family member, you know what it feels like to be poured out. You give your time, energy, prayers, and heart to others. You preach, counsel, serve, parent, and sacrifice. Some days it feels like there’s nothing left. The Apostle […]

January 24, 2026

In the World, But Not of the World

We are living in loud times.   Every day brings another headline, another outrage, another reason to feel anxious, angry, or exhausted. The world seems to thrive on chaos, and it constantly invites us to join in, to react quickly, choose sides aggressively, and let fear or outrage shape our hearts.   But Jesus calls His people to a different way.   He prayed for […]

January 2, 2026

Embracing the New Year: Building a Lifelong Habit of Daily Bible Reading

Happy New Year, friends! As we step into 2026, I can’t help but reflect on the fresh start that a new year brings. It’s a time when many of us make resolutions, whether it’s hitting the gym more often, eating healthier, or finally tackling that home project we’ve been putting off. But as followers of Christ, what if our top priority this year was something […]

August 21, 2025

Pressing On: Trusting God’s Promises

In one of my morning prayers, I’ve found myself wrestling with God’s plan, whispering, “Lord, if this is what You have for me, You know what’s best. Forgive my discouraged heart.” It’s a raw, honest moment, laying bare my struggle to fully embrace the path before me with ups and downs. Yet, in that very breath, the Holy Spirit stirred within me, igniting a joy […]