Purposeful Prayer & More

Simon seemed to sense the underlying conflict unfolding in this drama, and Jesus' gentleness inspired gentleness within him. He took up the bloody, spat-upon cross, carrying it the rest of the way to Golgotha without complaint. Indeed, the essence of gentleness lies in...

Why is saying goodbye to a dear friend so difficult? One year, we adopted an energetic puppy named Rosey. Though she was carefree and happy, she never learned...

Two homeless people asked Esdras for some money. They needed a place to sleep and some food to eat. Esdras had no cash, so he took them to a restaurant and bought them food. Then he...

Have you ever said something you later regretted? Perhaps it was a comment that didn’t even sound like yourself or reflect who you are, but it just came out badly. I am usually kind, respectful, and concerned about treating others rightly. However, on this particular occasion, I...

I decided to fast and pray that God would perform a miracle and put up the greenhouse. I was begging God to do something when He gave me a subtle impression, ‘Why don’t you stop begging and praise me for what I’m about to do?’ Immediately, I...

“Hmmm,” I thought, “I’ll call Caleb. He might have passed an accident or tree down on the lines.” Reaching for my cell, I called his phone. After a third call, I realized I was hearing a buzzing in the kitchen every time I called. He had forgotten his phone on the counter when he left for work. I made a quick call to Napa, and...

Spiritual warfare is closer than we realize. Some trials arise from poor choices, while others result from the devil’s attacks on those who are committed to serving Christ. Satan despises that. Remember...

I learned that he and his wife were the volunteer coordinators for another ministry that was hosting an evangelistic crusade in Las Vegas, Nevada—America’s sandbox. When he shared that piece of information, something tugged at my heart. I did not know why or how, but I suddenly had a need grow within me to...

How is God speaking to you in this judgment hour of Earth’s history? I’ll share how He has spoken to me over the last year. It all started on January 10, 2024, when I asked...

As Christians, we carry a unique and powerful suitcase wherever we go. This package, given by God, is within our hearts. It is through this suitcase that God...

During my entire flight home to California that day, this man sat beside me. Oh, how I wanted to tell him about how we were building two schools in northern Zambia. But the Spirit of God held me in check. “Don, just listen and care for him, and only say something about Zambia if he asks about what’s going on in your life.”

My flour bin was almost empty, so I went to the other pantry in the basement to see if I had stored any there, but there was none. I pulled out the recipe and noted that I needed 1 1/2 cups of flour. After saying a quick prayer, I gathered the remaining ingredients and measured them out. When I got to the flour, you guessed it, the...