Tag Archives: Prayer

I read somewhere that faith is more along the lines of a trampoline than a solid foundation. The Christian life is simply an invitation to jump. I like that, and I don’t like that. Trampolines scare me.  I love the reckless abandon that will overcome you. Let’s face it–anyone who says ...

Jesus said we are to be the salt of the earth. Salt flavors food to give it a distinct and memorable taste. We are to be the fragrance of the earth for Jesus Christ and season every place we go on the earth. Every pocket of darkness we find on ...

I love the book of Nehemiah–always have–every reading!  “Nehemiah?” you respond with raised eyebrows.  Yep, Nehemiah. Why?  First, thanks to my good pastor’s attention to detail and delight with God’s word, the book lays out a clear plan for accomplishing a God-given goal.  Second, Sanballat and Tobiah personify the devil, ...

Is it possible that we actually cripple ourselves with our own prayers? Now, just hear me out … I am a veteran teacher in the public school classroom.  I took my position very seriously.  I knew God had placed me in the battle to represent Him to our nation’s children.  I ...

In the parable of the 10 virgins, some people mistakenly suppose the foolish virgins, who are shut out of the presence of the bridegroom, are unbelievers. But scripture shows a different reality: “Then the kingdom of heaven will be comparable to ten virgins, who took their lamps and went out to meet ...