Has God forgotten me?

Has God forgotten me?

It was a text I received one day. There was no explanation given. I had no idea what prompted it, but I could sense the seriousness behind the words. My friend wanted an answer – something to soothe the lingering ache of his soul. He’s not alone. I saw an article...
I Didn’t Know How Prayer Worked

I Didn’t Know How Prayer Worked

I didn’t get it. Growing up in the church, I tried prayer. I really had. But I couldn’t figure out how it worked. Ask and it will be given to you I’d ask for something specific and sometimes I could see the answer, but most of the time I couldn’t. Why was one prayer...
45 Seconds That Will Change Your Life

45 Seconds That Will Change Your Life

I wasn’t expecting it to change my life. One Sunday, a pastor said, “When you wake up in the morning, what are your first thoughts? They may be about something the night before or what you need to do that day. “What if, instead, you were to slide out of bed onto your...
When I Don’t Know Which Way to Go

When I Don’t Know Which Way to Go

One-by-one, they randomly stopped by to talk. In each case, friendly banter gave way to the real reason for their visit – a big decision weighed on their hearts. After laying out the options, every conversation came to a standstill. Answers refused to emerge. In sheer...
Are You Desperate Yet?

Are You Desperate Yet?

She knew nothing about God. Raised in a non-religious home, she attended a secular school nestled in a post-Christian culture. Church had absolutely no place in this 17-year-old’s life. Out of the blue, she had a vivid dream one night. God came to her and said, “You...