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...
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...