If your children are adults, living an independent adult-life, you may not identify yourself as parent so much anymore. You may have stuck that title in the closet, since most of your former parenting duties are no longer required. And if there are grandkids, almost certainly you think of yourself as a grandparent more than […]
Rediscover the Joy of Prayer
May I ask a personal question? Has prayer become a heavy burden? Do you sometimes feel like you don’t know what to pray or if it’s even making a difference? We’ve all been there: Circumstances overwhelm your vision and waves of emotion make you question if you’re praying the right prayers or asking for the right […]
Real Change
“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:9-10 Some years ago I began praying for my nation. Maybe you have prayed these words as well: “Father, bring truth. Bring justice. Reveal every hidden thing. Let Your Kingdom come.” Every […]
Can Prayer be a Distraction?
“For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven… A time to tear down and a time to build up… A time to be quiet and a time to speak.” Ecclesiastes 3:1,3,7 Sometimes, what’s obvious is not what’s important. 2 am. The puppy’s barking. Matt jumps up to make it in […]