Purposeful Prayer & More

On October 30, 1990, I met the mountains—and I fell in love. I had flown to Seattle from Virginia, where I lived at the time, and rented a car. True to form, I started to...

Throughout my reading and preparation, I came to appreciate how much the faith of Jesus, or the faith Jesus Himself had, is beautifully recorded in Mark. Each chapter offered a new insight that I could personally apply to my own life about His faith. I feel truly blessed, and I sincerely pray that everyone who watches will...

I've learned that perspective is everything, and how we see things helps us endure trials differently. I'll share what I've learned through my own crucibles, including one I'm going through as I write this—which is by far my greatest trial yet. Here are some important lessons that I’ve learned:

After weeks of roller-coaster blood sugar readings with no good explanation of why it was happening, discouragement seeped into my soul, and I cried out to God, “Why, God, why is this happening to me!?” “Praise Me,” was the gentle response I heard. “Praise Me, for all the times I’ve...

One day, an unexpected conversation with my mom took place. She asked me if I would...

Many times, she tried to cross, but the cars were too fast and too many, and she was just too slow. Finally, some firemen going in the opposite direction...

One night, two summers ago, when my husband and I were on vacation, we were bused to the shores of the Luminous Lagoon in Falmouth, Jamaica. The lagoon is located where the Martha Brae River meets the Caribbean Sea. It is home to millions of microscopic organisms called...

We all stood back in amazement. Not long before, we had prayed for water, and the Lord had answered in a most dramatic and creative fashion. We were praising the Lord! But we wondered about the rest of the...

As a child, I splashed along the shoreline while others dove, floated, and glided effortlessly through the waves. I tried to learn many times, but floating felt unnatural to me. I couldn't relax or let myself go because something within me resisted. Looking back now, I believe it was the fear of sinking, drowning, or...

I believe that the faith of Jesus is what we all need today. Jesus calls us not only to have faith in Him but also to live each day with the faith that Jesus has. Faith will be crucial when we face future tests of our faith. As Jesus' second coming approaches, we need His faith more than ever. Even the smallest amount of faith can...

Now, the Spirit of God told me to do something very bold. Walking up to the man, I introduced myself and then said, “Tom, may I ask you a question?” The man was a little surprised. “What’s your question?” he responded cautiously. “Are you ready for...

One day, my daughter approached me on the couch, excitedly showing me pictures on her phone of my new home. We had previously agreed to buy an undeveloped plot to save costs, but the pictures my daughter showed me revealed...