Whether or not we realize it, the Word of God tells us that we are at war against the spiritual forces of evil as a child of God. As we go about our day to day life, we are bombarded by ploys of the enemy that try to sway us off course. Yet we can…
Are you thinking of starting a faith journal and wondering how to start a prayer journal? Explore this complete guide to prayer journaling for beginners and how to start a journaling habit you love and that deepens your relationship with God. As you start journaling, know there’s no specific rules or guidelines to follow. Letting…
It’s hard to believe it, but it’s time to head back for another year in the classroom and to pray bold prayers for the new school year. While it’s time to gather the school supplies and to start thinking through your morning routine, there’s an even bigger calling on every parent sending a child off…
Prayer has always served as a powerful way to communicate with Heavenly Father in an intimate way. It is used to cast cares and worries, seek wisdom and understanding, and request specific needs and desires. Just as importantly, prayers for a strong marriage can help create a life-long marriage bond. Below are 10 essential topics…
It was in a tough season of parenting when the Lord first prompted me to pray Scripture over each room of my home. Our morning had been filled with tantrums and tears, by both me and my children. As I waved good-bye to them as they headed for school, I knew I needed to reclaim…
Shepherding a strong-willed child can be a road filled with frustration, tears, and parenting battles. Personally, I never thought my three-year old would test my patience at every opportunity and we would lock horns at such a young age. And I certainly couldn’t imagine that these issues would continue to plague my home as an eight…
What comes to mind when you think of how to pray? Do you believe you need to be in a certain position? Praying at a certain time of day? Reciting specific words? While all of your answers to these questions may be valid, I’d love to offer you three simple strategies to ignite your prayer…
It’s time to make resolutions, set big goals, and plan ways to be better in the new year, right? Not exactly! While I usually make a few resolutions that fly out the window mid-January, I realize there is only one area I need to do more and strive to do better at. There’s one area…
Confession. When I’m desperate for solace from the hustle and bustle of life, I cry out to God more than usual. Yet when all is going my way, I can become stagnant in my prayer life and push aside my need to talk with God throughout the day. However, He doesn’t want me to wait…
If you have someone in your life who calls you, “Mom,” you know stress. Sometimes it’s the every day stresses of feeding, clothing, and refereeing the kids. Yet other seasons bring heavier situations, such as a sick child or learning difficulties. Either way, if you’re a mom, chances are you’ve experienced stress at one point…
It was in a challenging season of motherhood when I cried out to the Lord in woeful desperation. My weary soul was longing to hear from the Lord in prayer. Gingerly, I hit my knees and poured out my sorrows to my Creator. Through my tear stained mumbles, He met me in my weakest moment….