I was eight seconds into my response to a friend’s question when I realized she was no longer listening to me. Her eyes were on everything but me, and then she walked away while I was still speaking. As much as I tried not to let it bother me, I was a little hurt by her obvious disinterest. Listening friends are gold, aren’t they? And in a world if endless distractions, whether it’s our phones or an overactive brain, a good listener is hard to come by. After this interaction, I thought Continue Reading
A Prayer for a New Decade
Father in Heaven, Thank you for a new decade. Thank you for a new opportunity to take brave steps of love in your name and spread your Word to those who need it. We know it is easy for us to get distracted. We forget each day is a gift, and that the next isn’t promised to us. Help us to keep our focus on you and the work you have for us to do. Lead us toward victory, and empower us to hold fast to the truth found only in you. If we become apathetic or discouraged, remind us of the Continue Reading
3 Promises for When You Don’t Know What to Pray
The news took my breath away. With one quick phone call, our lives changed. A family member was in trouble, and it was the kind where no one could help. As I looked out the window and listened to my Dad on the other end of the phone with tears streaming down my face, I knew God had taken the situation out of our hands. All of our attempts to control and prevent a worst-case-scenario had come to this, and it was as if He was saying, “It’s in my hands now.” After hanging up the phone, I Continue Reading
