Purposeful Prayer & More

The next afternoon, Mia wandered into the garage, where her grandfather was repairing an old clock. Tiny gears and tools were spread across the table. She watched him carefully adjust a piece before asking, “Why don’t you just replace the inside with something newer?” Her grandfather smiled, held up a gear, and said...

There was no time; I was sliding to the edge, and there was nothing I could do about it. I saw the driver's-side tire go over the white line; the headlights of the oncoming car blinded me as its horn blasted. I realized this was the end. “This is it! I'm going to die. Lord, please help me! I can't make it without you!” Suddenly, as...

As often happens, Kenya’s northern tribes experienced another severe drought, forcing many Moran warriors to migrate with their cows, sheep, goats, and camels to their tribal border areas in search of greener pastures and clean water. Many of these warriors...

When we add salt to our food, it makes food "come alive" and taste good. Imagine eating bread, cookies, popcorn, and a bowl of soup without salt. Just as salt is an integral part of the foods we eat, God is calling us to...

The Scriptures tell us to “Pray without ceasing.” But have you ever thought about how we need to approach God when we come before Him to pray or to have our needs met by Him? Does it matter?

Living on autopilot means not thinking, acting more on impulse or desire, and sticking to routine without questioning whether that’s the best course. Living on autopilot isn’t bad in itself, but it can be...

Over the years, I didn’t find the answer to my prayer or see God fulfill His Word. However, God gave me the strength to persevere and continue praying. This was not easy, as I watched many people get married and start families while I remained single. At a Christian conference...

After a while, Tristan grew comfortable with Jesus driving, so he looked out the window again. The same old distractions were still there, and Tristan found himself looking at Jesus less and less. Then he realized the car was...

One day, while watching a child play with a toy in our neighborhood, the Holy Spirit asked me an unexpected question: “What did the child do to...

Eugene P. Deatrick, the former head of the soils department at West Virginia University, has a different take. He argues that when Jesus speaks of salt in Matthew 5:13, Mark 9:50, and Luke 14:34–35, He is not speaking of salt’s household use but of its...

Contrary to popular belief, the Ten Commandments did not originate at Mt. Sinai or in the Old Covenant; they were instilled at...

We celebrate the birth of our country on July 4. Our forefathers put the broad principles of civil and religious liberty into writing. However, this legacy of freedom began...