Tag Archives: Trials

How many times have we prayed for God to use us in a mighty way? How often have we pleaded with Him to work through us to help others? It’s an admirable goal, but I wonder if we really know what we’re asking for. In times past, my prayers to ...

If you do not understand God’s love for you, it will be difficult to grow in relationship with Him and others. Oftentimes, the way we view our parents is how we view God. If we were abandoned by our parents, abused by them, or rejected by them; this will cause ...

Powerful. That’s what I had always heard people claim prayer to be. As I was growing up, I always knew how important it was to pray. I knew that praying made me feel better if something was wrong, and I was certain that praying was pleasing to God. But I ...

My prayer list is full. At this very moment, I have so many friends and family members who are going through serious trials that it’s downright discouraging. Health problems, job loss, relationship issues, financial stress. You name it. So many who are hurting. So many who need my prayers. Yet, ...

If you are like me, when I hear stories of heroic deeds or think about various scary situations, I try to decide how I should respond and how I might actually respond. Would I be the one to stand boldly to confess my love for Jesus at gun point? Could ...