Purposeful Prayer & More

He was about an hour and a half away from home when he thought he smelled something, but didn’t think much of it. He noticed people on the interstate trying to get his attention. A young man persistently kept up with him and signaled him to get off the highway because...

Did you know that ___ in America live 11 years longer than the average American?

Have you ever fallen to your knees in fervent prayer, asking God to keep the stars in the sky? “Of course not! I haven’t even thought about such a thing until now,” you might say. So, if we trust God with the big things (earth rotating around the sun, seasons changing, etc.), why not...

Have you ever experienced the sinking feeling of losing something you truly rely on? Perhaps you’ve lost your car keys, wallet, or cellphone before and have felt a sense of bewilderment or anxiety as you...

Regardless of what you think of Kirk’s politics, in a world that glorifies constant productivity and instant gratification, his decision to stop everything one day a week invites a deeper question: Why did God give the fourth commandment?

Just as I was finishing my tasks upstairs, a piercing scream caught my attention. My dog had come across the parakeets and seemed to think it was time for lunch! By the time I managed to...

He brought his family together to make a list of what they wanted from God if they were going to move from Arkansas to San Diego. The list included, but was not limited to: the house must not be in the city, must have a swimming pool, must have fruit trees, and...

As we enjoy this holiday season, remember to pray with praise and thanksgiving as we present our requests to God. After reading this issue, we pray that you are ENCOURAGED and EMPOWERED to...

As we gather and bow in prayer, let us remember the One who stooped low to lift us up. The One who took our shame and gave us hope. The One who turned our dust into praise. Real thanksgiving begins when we...

Sarah knew she needed to make lifestyle changes, but wasn't thrilled about altering her diet and habits she had grown "comfortable with." Her friend called and encouraged her to join a lifestyle education program. Rather than enrolling right away, she...

I walked into the church one morning expecting the heaviness that usually comes with funerals. My eyes scanned the church hall, but before I could even take in the scene, the...

Joseph’s faith was not in vain. He put his faith completely in the God of his fathers, trusting Him in every circumstance. We too can claim the promise...