Purposeful Prayer & More

Invite everyone to stand up and form a circle. Ask everyone to spread out their arms full length to measure how much space you should have between each family member. Walk behind each family member and...

People have often told me that I have a distinctly defining voice. Many times, people have identified me by my voice before they see my face. That probably happens to many of us. How about God’s voice? Can we hear Him? How are we able to identify His voice above all the others around us? Is it possible?

Unnoticed and unheeded came the angels, bright and fair, To see who might be waiting for their Messiah dear. They saw a people, unready, so unbothered by...

A number of years ago I was taking some time to fast and pray, feeling convicted of my own spiritual, Laodicean condition. That's when I felt God calling me to also fast and pray for my church, and especially for those who serve in positions of leadership. This started me on a beautiful journey to this day, seeking to...

We have three terms in the development of the Christian life: justification, sanctification, and glorification. All three have been ambiguous, at least for me. “Justification” seems to happen in the moment. “Glorification” apparently happens when Jesus comes. “Sanctification,” which is becoming holy, seems impossible.

My family and I lived in Johannesburg, South Africa. We had a good life surrounded by family and friends. In a dream, we were asked to move from Johannesburg to...

The winters in New York can be harsh, and the winter of 2021 was no different. It was December when Sonia's boiler stopped working. Since it was already 30 degrees Fahrenheit outside, she needed heat, and she needed it immediately. When she called the technician to come to take a look, she was told the boiler needed a part that would not be available until...

Before the early rain poured out on the disciples and others at Pentecost—they gathered together and made things right—they prayed in unity for the Holy Spirit to be poured out. Before Jesus comes the second time, I believe He...

I’ve concluded that in many cases our healing, our happiness, and our overall quality of life depends, to a great degree, on our willingness to...

What lessons have you been learning as you walk through life? The road may be rough at times. People may pass by without noticing you — as if you are invisible. Trusted friends or family members may desert you. Some, who you least expect, may stay the course with you. No matter what circumstance you find yourself in today, know that there is...

Today I listened to a wellness discussion on trust in relationships, and Dr. Omayra Mansfield shared this, “The research shows that listing three things we are grateful for daily for 10 days is equivalent to...

Invite everyone in the family to act out a time in their life that required them to wait. Ask the family to guess each one’s situation. Ask: Is it easy or difficult to wait? When is it worthwhile...