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...
What If Jesus Wanted to Buy Your Car?

What If Jesus Wanted to Buy Your Car?

The whole thing caught me off guard. We recently bought a “new to us” car. Rather than trade in our old car at the dealership, I decided to sell it on my own. I’ve done this a few times now and it’s always turned out well.   Per usual, after a deep clean and...
How to Pray When You’ve Never Heard From God

How to Pray When You’ve Never Heard From God

“I’ve never heard or felt anything when I pray. It’s like I’m talking to myself.” The words tumbled out in a recent conversation that suddenly felt like a confession. All my friend wants is a real relationship with God, one he can feel that involves a two-way...
Trusting in the Slow Work of God

Trusting in the Slow Work of God

Have you ever enjoyed waiting? Me neither. I think to myself, “I don’t have time for this. I have stuff to do!” My internal clock seems perpetually set to “hurry.” But I’ve noticed in more recent years that God doesn’t have that setting. God’s setting is far slower,...
Slowing Down to Save Your Soul

Slowing Down to Save Your Soul

The apostles (Jesus’ disciples who had been sent out to teach and heal) gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. Then, because so many people were coming and going…they did not even have a chance to eat. Mark 6:30-31 How would you like...