I longed for the confidence my friend had. God spoke to her and her husband, and her family took a huge leap of faith. They knew God was leading them in a specific direction, and it was beautiful to watch. While I was happy for them, I also wondered why it seemed like I’d hit a lull in my own spiritual life. Every time I came to God, my prayers felt static. Where excitement and new adventure had once been, I faced discouragement and doubt about God’s guidance. I found myself wondering, "Why does Continue Reading
When You Don’t Know What to Pray
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
Manna for the Heart That’s Afraid to Hope Again
As I read my loved one’s email, my eyes filled with tears. His words were the culmination of years of prayer and intercession, and my heart was hopeful about his future for the first time in years. Things were going to change. I could see it. A few weeks later, a text message showed up on my phone while I was at church. Although there wasn’t much information in the short sentences, I immediately knew something was wrong. Later, a FaceTime call came. When I hung up, I tried not to cry. Continue Reading
