We ask things from God in prayer–and that’s not a bad thing. He tells us to pray. He tells us to ask, in faith, for Him to provide. At the same time, I’m realizing that I need to hold on to my prayer requests with open hands, willing to hear God say "no" if that’s His choice.
The Liar Archive
Has Life Stolen Your Dance?
Today is my birthday. It’s weird to think about, but I was born on this exact date 30 years ago (that’s right, today I’m the big three-o!). It’s hard to imagine it now but I once weighed little more than five pounds and fit snuggly into the arms of my mom and dad. I don’t remember those baby days, but I do know that soon after that first birthday, I started to dance.
Tell Me About Him!
For a long time now, I’ve wanted to sit down and write out things that are true of my Lover. Not just so I can brag on Him to others, but so when I’m feeling unloved and unpursued by other men, I can remind myself that I have the love of Someone who’s infinitely better!
When All Else Fails … Throw Flour
Living out God’s
Truth is a choice. Stress is part of life. Bad days will come. Defeat
and despair will always knock at the doors of our hearts. We can react
in ways that hurt ourselves or others or we can find a way to keep going
and cling to the hope God offers us in His Word.
Does Everything Happen for a Reason?
When faced with difficult circumstances, I often hear people say, “Everything happens for a reason.” I can understand why we want that to be true. In the midst of relationship problems, illness, death, and disappointment we want to believe that what’s happening to us has great meaning and will ultimately work out for our good. But does this belief line up with the Word of God?
Does the Bible Really Say That?
This week, I’d like to tackle three ideas that I hear often on the blog and in my interactions with other believers. I want to know if they are affirmed or contradicted by what we find in God’s Word. I don’t have all the answers, but I am hoping we can dig up some serious truth together.
Don’t Roll Back the Stone
I realize that we all struggle to be holy. But, this Easter, I don’t want you to miss out on the freedom Christ came to give. Jesus’ death and resurrection paved the way for your freedom, but it’s as if you’d rather stay in the tomb.
The Gospel & Me
As I’ve been taking the time to be quiet before God yesterday and today, the motives I’ve had behind many things are being exposed. Even while I’m praising Him in words, I’m often so much more concerned with making my name look good than Christ’s
Are Your Palms Up or Down?
The first session of the True Woman Conference has barely begun and already I’m encouraged. Nancy led thousands of us in prayer a moment ago to open the conference. She asked us to participate with our hands.
Is God a good King?
You may realize that God is capable of changing your circumstances, but when He doesn’t, do you ever secretly doubt that He’s a good King?