A mother’s love can change the world. Giving a soft cuddle, sharing a smile, speaking words of encouragement, providing comfort when fear arises, bandaging scrapes and cuts, being firm with decision-making, and sharing God’s love are some ways a Mom shows how important children are to her.Consider the words that Mary, the mother of Jesus, may have prayed for her child before He was born. Mary didn’t know what characteristics the special child would have when he was born. His hair and eye color were unknown. His height and weight were not given when the angel Gabriel brought the good news to Ma ..read more

We won’t get any closer to God's will than praying prayers based on His own Word. Feel free to pray using these verses, as well as other prayers the Lord places in your heart, between now and November 5, 2024 ..read more

Are you feeling spiritually stagnant? Just as your physical body needs nourishment and exercise to stay healthy, your spirit needs regular renewal and revival to thrive in your relationship with God.The stress of living in our fallen world can easily deplete your energy if you don’t intentionally make time for spiritual renewal and revival regularly. So, it’s vital to stay connected to God through prayer.Whenever you need spiritual renewal and revival, all you need to do is pray for help, and God will respond. Prayers for renewal and revival can energize and encourage you as God answers y ..read more

Yesterday, my husband and I snuggled under a pile of blankets (in 39-degree weather, mind you) for practically three hours to watch our middle daughter play softball. Well, maybe I should say that we sat in freezing cold weather to watch her team play as she sat on the bench. Again. The look on her face broke my heart, but what really pierced me through and through was the way my husband looked at our daughter.He admittedly blames himself. This hasn’t been easy for him as he has coached and spent countless hours working with our two oldest daughters, only to watch both sit on the bench for an ..read more

In a world filled with complex relationships, encountering toxic people is inevitable. These toxic relationships can drain your energy, damage your emotional well-being, and interfere with your spiritual growth. Yet, God calls you to relate to everyone with love. Through prayer, you can find strength, guidance, and healing for yourself and for the toxic people in your life. Jesus challenges you in Matthew 5:44: “But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” Even when it seems like toxic relationships are so bad that they’re beyond changing, God can make positive chan ..read more

We celebrate in a big way and my heart is overwhelmed with joy. We can prepare our hearts for this special day with Easter Sunday prayers and blessings ..read more

Here are eight prayers to help guide you through a season of renewal, inspiration, and joy as you grow closer in your walk with the Lord ..read more

Similar to many people, I grew up taking flowers to deceased loved ones on Good Friday. This is a tradition that my family has had for many generations. While I am not sure if this is popular across the entire world, it is something that is done in many areas. On Good Friday, which is symbolic of the day Jesus died, many people leave flowers at the graves of deceased loved ones.We take flowers on Good Friday in anticipation of Easter, which is the day Jesus was resurrected from the dead. In a way, leaving flowers for our loved ones on Good Friday is looking forward to the day that they will be ..read more

As a former homeschooling mother, I was very worried about sending my children to school. How could I help them on a day to day basis with them not in my home? At first, I didn’t know how to help my children when they were away from me. But this past year, I’ve learned the value and power of prayer. Praying for our children as they go to school each day not only connects them to me, but also, I know that God uses my prayers to accomplish good things in their lives. These are some of the prayers I’ve prayed for my children each day. Use these prayers as a way to start. Tailor them to fit y ..read more

It can be incredibly painful when someone we love decides to leave Christianity. According to the Pew Research Center, while more than 85 percent of American adults were raised in the Christian faith, nearly a quarter of those raised Christian no longer identify as such. Nineteen percent of American adults consider themselves “former Christians.”Many of these people are our family members — spouses, children, and others we love deeply.As Christians, it’s extremely difficult to watch loved ones turn away from or even outright reject the faith. We grieve for these people and genuinely worry for ..read more