What It Comes Down To

Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 1-30, 2025. James 1:12, Revelation 2:10, Philippians 3:7-14 These times are raging into the last days. It’s not about what a great job you have or how comfortable your life is, or even how much freedom your country gives you. It comes down to this:  DoContinue reading “What It Comes Down To”

Arm Us with Strength

I love to take courage from God’s names. So many times, He has been my Healer, my Mighty Warrior, my Comforter, my Advocate and so much more. What about you? When you look back at how the Lord carried you through 2024, what names of God stand out to you? Let’s ask Him to armContinue reading “Arm Us with Strength”

Do You Measure Up?

Our kids tend to lean on God the same way they lean on us. So, if we’re telling them all the ways they don’t measure up, they’re likely to see God as displeased with them, as well. Maybe that’s something you also experienced that is still a struggle for you today. It’s easy to imagineContinue reading “Do You Measure Up?”

Loving the Hard-to-Love

Did you face conflicts over the last few days? Today’s prayer is from Romans 12:9-21: Lord, make our love sincere. Teach us to hate what is evil; and cling to what is good. Make us devoted to one another in love, honoring others above ourselves. Don’t let us lack in zeal, but fuel our spiritualContinue reading “Loving the Hard-to-Love”

Thankful for This Trial

As you tell God all the things you’re grateful for this Thanksgiving, is your present trial on that list? It is in times of hardship that we undergo significant transformation within ourselves for the better. And that is the greatest blessing of all — to be conformed to the image of Christ. Romans 12:1-2. But whatever were gainsContinue reading “Thankful for This Trial”

Thankful Reflection on the Past

As we step into this season of Thanksgiving, what has God done this year in your life and family? What are you thankful for? With my children and those the Lord has asked me to mentor, we love to seek the Lord at the beginning of each year and ask Him for His word overContinue reading “Thankful Reflection on the Past”

From Depression to JOY

Today’s prayer lead comes from Isaiah 51:11: For steps to freedom from anxiety and other strongholds, see Delight to Be a Woman of Wonder or Dare to Be a Mighty Warrior (for men) and 1-2-3 Walk in Step with Me (for ages 8-12). This post below with an excerpt from those first two books mayContinue reading “From Depression to JOY”

Using Our Trials Well

What have the trials of these past four years nudged you to do that you might not have done otherwise? Has your prayer life increased? Have you shared the gospel all the more boldly? Have you pushed into the Lord in your quiet times, asking Him to set you free from that pesky stronghold thatContinue reading “Using Our Trials Well”

Grabbing Hold of Truth, Finding Freedom

Have you ever felt like a failure? Like you’ve missed the mark? Or don’t measure up? Is there an area of your life where you keep messing up, even when you know what you should be doing and actually want to do what is right? “I have the desire to do what is good, butContinue reading “Grabbing Hold of Truth, Finding Freedom”

Living His Song

You were formed unique with a purpose, a holy calling from the One who breathed life into you. There are specific ways He wants to shine His light through you that no one else on this planet can do in quite the same way you can. Your culture, language, family life, experiences, looks, trials, gifts,Continue reading “Living His Song”