The plane hit turbulence as she perched precariously on the potty. “Mama? Mama?! Mama!” she yelped, as she clutched my arms tighter. “I’m right here, sweetie,” I said. The tiny airplane lavatory hardly fit one person under best circumstances and rough winds sent us both rocking against the walls. I squatted down to face her, but even the sight of me inches …
Whether you’ve grown up warming church pews or avoiding church like the plague, chances are you’ll face different challenges when it comes to growing your prayer life. And sometimes, even if you’ve been praying for sixty years, you may come to a point where you feel like you need to start all over again in learning how to pray. That’s okay. …
To say I’m not a morning person is a massive understatement. I stumble out of bed, bleary-eyed and trying to avoid running into walls as I make my way to the bathroom first, then to the kitchen for a tall glass of water. It takes me a good 20 minutes to get my head clear and be able to speak coherently. How …
Feel a desire to worship God but don’t know what to say or do? Praising God from A-Z is an easy and creative worship experience that will focus your attention on the characteristics of God and draw your heart to worshipping Him. (Note: The links in this post are affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here.) The Worship Problem In …
I revisited the archives this past week and found this article I posted in October 2012. The stark contrast between then and now fills my heart with joy when I see how God responded to my cry for more of Him in my life over the past 19 months. If you’re in a place of quiet desperation, wondering if you’ll …
