Church, It’s Time to Intercede (Part 1): When Hope Meets Compassion

“First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, […]

A Time to Cry Out (Part 2): Weariness and God’s Strength

This is the second post in a 2-part series. Read part 1: The Fight Against Apathy and Weariness “Concerning this I implored the Lord three times that it might leave me. And He has said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.’ Most gladly, therefore, I will rather […]

A Time to Cry Out (Part 1): The Fight Against Apathy and Weariness

This is the first post in a 2-part series. Read part 2: Weariness and God’s Strength. It all started with an unsuspecting jaunt over to check some messages on social media for a few minutes on a low-key Sunday afternoon. Just a cruise through my news feed, I thought, to reply to a message I […]

In Case of Disappointment, Break Glass (Part 2): Frustrated Desire and Faith

This is the second post in a 4-part series. Read part 1: Heart Check. So this curtains scenario… Sigh. After breathing in, I calmed myself down by honestly spilling my emotions before God. I’ve had many, many times to practice this with Him, so it wasn’t too hard to get started. And then…I um, well… […]

In Case of Disappointment, Break Glass (Part 1): Heart Check

“When I saw, reflected upon it; I looked and received instruction.” (excerpt from Proverbs 24:30-34) Missing lace curtains. Sigh. That is how my day started. But in this little event, God showed me something important about Himself.