Why do we pray? We may pray for many reasons. We pray in church, for those on our prayer list, and we have specific prayers at mealtime or at bedtime. But when is our prayer life usually most authentic, consistent, and heart-felt? When we're in need. What does that say about our motivations? While God... Continue Reading →
Am I Ready for Jesus?
Lately, I find myself thinking a lot about spiritual readiness. Jesus frequently used the words asleep and awake to describe our spiritual readiness. Just before Jesus was betrayed he told his disciples that they would all fall away. Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for... Continue Reading →
Questions About Prayer
What is prayer? Prayer is a spiritual connection between a person and God that allows communication. Some memorized prayers are recited around meals or at bedtime. But prayers made out of habit or obligation have ceased to truly be prayer. Prayer requires focused intention with a desire to actively seek God's presence. We really should... Continue Reading →
Why Is It So Hard to Say “No”?
There don't seem to be enough hours in a day. There simply isn't time to do all of the things we need to do, ought to do, or want to do. Further, Christians are also called to act in humble service of others in need. Even more, we are to give of ourselves with eager... Continue Reading →
What Should I Do When I’m Spiritually Exhausted?
Have you ever felt like your spiritual gas tank was running on fumes? I've had a heaviness on my heart over the past week. The heaviness I felt wasn't because of any life situation, fear, or doubt. I just felt...disconnected. So I waited for God to speak. Reading the gospel of Matthew, I was struck... Continue Reading →