Purposeful Prayer & More

The markers for blood clots in the lungs and heart were “off the chart.” One was over 4,000, where it should have been 4, and the second one was over 300 where it should have been 0.4. As I pondered my situation, which at this point I knew was life-and-death, it was time for some deep intercessory prayer with the Father. My prayer went something like...

Consider this resolution for the New Year—forgiveness. When our hearts are open and free from grudges, inspiration follows—and a newness of life—freeing our minds from the encumbrances of hostility. Thoughts of anger, bitterness, and hate are like shackles to the ankles. All aspects of life are adversely affected when...

My husband and I brought home a bottle of wine. We didn’t like it much at first. But it eventually became a staple. A few years later, I found myself divorced, addicted to alcohol, and separated from God. After a while, my health began to bother me. I had bad stomach aches and...

I called a local no-kill sanctuary, but they were full. A local veterinarian’s office offered several options, but my phone messages went unheeded. Finally, the Saturday night before Thanksgiving, I found the Facebook page for lost pets in the area. Someone had posted in May 2022 about a cat in town that looked...

When this new group of missionaries started talking to the inhabitants about Jesus, they immediately got excited and started telling the missionaries, “We know who Jesus is! We know Him!!! He lives in our village!!” They took the missionaries to a humble hut, and to their surprise it was...

Chances are you may have experienced a blemish or two while going through your teenage years. I know I have attempted to use makeup to try to conceal and cover my skin imperfections; to try to hide them, or at least to make them seem less noticeable. Nevertheless, makeup never does remove the issue, nor does it change the condition of my skin. Makeup only...

As the winter holiday season was approaching, my roommates and I began talking about what kind of New Year’s party we would host. I had lived on the West Coast for close to two years by this time, and we knew everyone was expecting a great party. However, the closer we got to the New Year, the more I felt in my heart that instead of the normal New Year’s Eve party, we should host an all-night...

I love miracles. I love to read, listen, and talk about them. When miracles happen to those close to me, the power of God becomes real. However, when I experience a miracle, the power and love of God become very real and personal. Last year, God reached down and incredibly performed two miracles for me related to my health. Earlier this year, God started doing...

At first, Jade went to a nearby church that was preparing food for those who had no electrical power. Jade helped with that. Then the following day, she drove 40 miles from her home to help distribute canned foods, flashlights, batteries, and various toiletries to those whose homes had been ruined by the hurricane. Finally, she was called to...

It felt like I was in a washing machine. I lost my bearings. I did not know what was up and what was down. I kept spinning in a circle. I was praying the whole time. I said, “Lord, my daughter and husband are going to watch me drown. I am scared Lord, very scared. I need You to help me. I cannot hold my breath much longer. Please Lord, help me!” This was honestly one of the scariest things I can picture facing. As soon as I said “Lord, help me,” I felt...

Joseph could not be concerned with such things now. Mary and the Baby about to be birthed required his assistance. In the midst of the frenzy, he realized that being needed was a gift from God. His faith swelled. In the chill of the evening, with cows, sheep, goats, and a donkey as witnesses, he delivered the...

The avian must not have been pleased with me following because it dropped its feast on the grass and ascended to land on a branch over the road. Upon landing, a white head and yellow beak confirmed it was a bald eagle. I stopped and...