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Have you heard the term "gateway drug?" Gateway drugs are defined as habit-forming drugs that, while not themselves addictive, may lead to the use of other addictive drugs. Marijuana is labeled a "gateway drug" because it typically leads to Continue Reading
Ever felt the urge to retreat from all your responsibilities and let the world go on without you? Are you overworked, overwhelmed or over committed? We are made to need rest and connection with God through prayer... but busy seasons can prevent us Continue Reading
Do you wake with anticipation? Spending a few minutes with God in daily morning prayer is one of the absolute best ways to start your day. Meeting with Him in the morning before the world rushes in and responsibilities pile up stills my spirit and Continue Reading
On a cold January morning in 2009, a US Airways flight prepared to take off from New York's LaGuardia Airport. The routine flight boarded normally, the passengers and crew utterly unaware of the drama getting ready to unfold. Just minutes after Continue Reading
I know you, friend. You long to live deeply connected to the heart of God and to keep in conversation with Him throughout the day. Your desire is to mature and grow in faith, not wanting to settle for a surface relationship with the King of Continue Reading
We want to pray for our children but often our schedule prevents it. Use this "pray as you go" model and these 12 daily prayers for your kids. One of the most powerful things we can do as a parent is pray for our children. We know that. But so Continue Reading
One of the most powerful, rewarding things we can do as parents is to pray for our children. If you are like me, you want to pray for your kids... but often don't have the words to express what is in your heart. That is one of the benefits of Continue Reading
The Bible tells us to train our children up in the way they should go, but how do we put that admonition into practice? One way of helping them find their proper path is to pray God’s Word for them. Prayer is not only practical but a powerful Continue Reading
Sometimes it's hard to know exactly what to pray. Today my friend Anna is sharing 5 scriptures she prays upon rising in the morning. If you are "stuck" in your prayer life, try starting with these verses. 5 Scriptures to Pray Today These five Continue Reading
Today my sweet friend Kaylene is sharing transparently about struggling in prayer... and wondering, "Does God really hear me? It's an honor to have her on the blog today... Not too long ago I wasn't sure God heard my prayers, and even if Continue Reading
As Christian parents, we want to guide our children towards a strong relationship with God and to learn to pray without ceasing. Teaching kids to pray can be simple and practical as you help them create a personalized "war room." The War Continue Reading
