A Holy Intermission
The week between Christmas and the New Year invites us to use these quiet days between to slow down, reflect, and rest in the presence of the Lord through stillness, scripture, and trust in His guidance.
Prayer
Morgan’s Prayer
Dear God, I know you’re super busy. I know you have people bending your ear at Christmas. From every corner of the planet. Every second of the day. And I know how fussy people can be this time of year.
Christmas Is Wonderful–and Christmas Is Hard
This year, let’s slow down amid the frenzy of the Christmas season, seek the quiet light of God’s presence, and rediscover the peace and wonder of Christ’s birth.
’tis the Season
Even in the holiday and seasonal blues, God offers comfort, practical hope, and the steady promise of His unfailing presence.
Dear God
Hi, God, It’s me again. I know it’s been a while since my last prayer, so I don’t blame you if you choose not to listen to a hopeless fool like me.
Finding Light in a Spiritual Fog
Even in spiritual fog, the Holy Spirit remains–calling us to trust, to stay in His word, and to keep walking until His light returns.
Christians Cannot Hate Judaism Without Hating Themselves
You know, this really pisses me off. No, not Vice President J D Vance visiting the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, a place where I have been and found amazing and inspiring, but the utterly asinine comments of (supposedly) good Americans, some of whom even profess to be Christians. I have seen several …
When America Stopped Praying: Engel v. Vitale and the Rise of Secular Nihilism
In 1962, the Supreme Court ripped the foundation stone out from under America’s public life. In Engel v. Vitale, the Court struck down a brief, voluntary, non-denominational school prayer written by New York officials
Unanswered Prayers
When God seems silent and our prayers go unanswered, it’s not indifference but an invitation to trust His greater plan.
The Faith of a Mustard Seed?
Jesus tells us that if we have faith as small as a mustard seed, nothing is impossible. But if nothing happens when we pray, is our faith not strong enough?
Blue In the Face
Well, I guess it’s official: I’m now “blue in the face.” The kind of blue that frustrated people get when they’ve said something so many times, they say they’ve done it ‘til they’re “blue in the face.”
Charlie’s Memorial Was A State Funeral
Charlie Kirk’s memorial in Glendale, Arizona on Sunday was akin to a state funeral. This is the first time in America’s history that the death of a private citizen has been so honored.
Teach Us How to Pray
Do you know that you should pray, but you don’t get around to it as often as you ought to? Do you have trouble staying focused when you pray? Try these tips!
Donald J. Trump: “On September 10th Charlie Kirk became immortal, an evangelical for liberty.”
Mrs. Erika Kirk said “After Charlie’s murder we didn’t see violence, we didn’t see rioting, we saw revival.” “My husband Charlie wanted to save young men just like the man who took his life. That young man, I forgive him.”
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Therapy Road was 2 hours and 30 minutes. This haul is all day averaging 5 times every two months which equals 30 days a year or one month a year on the road. That’s a lot of time.
What Happens in Diners, Stays in Diners
Before the boy sat a massive meal. Bacon. Eggs. Huge glass of chocolate milk. Stack of pancakes bigger than a midsize SUV.
Prayer Attention Deficit Disorder
Does your mind wander when you pray? Do you have trouble staying focused? Maybe you have PADD–Prayer Attention Deficit Disorder. Here’s some help!
The 12 Days of Resilience with COL Nick Rowe: Day 6
Nobody understood how to navigate the endless battle to control what and how we think better than COL James N. “Nick” Rowe, who spent five years as a prisoner of the Viet Cong.
Our Father, Which Art in Heaven
Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Even though this name has been so misused, misapplied, and misappropriated throughout history.
Think Fast!
Fasting–deliberately giving up food and/or drink–is not an uncommon occurrence in the Bible. Moses fasted. Jesus fasted. What’s the point?