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Do you look forward to heaven? If I am being honest, my heart can be so focused on the now and building my “earthly kingdom” that I often miss the joy of focusing my thoughts and heart on eternal joys.

Father, I want to be on fire with love, passion, and a heart for You.

Father, I thank you that the joy you offer us is healing.

Holy God, We find ourselves in the wilderness.

Mighty God, Your strength is sufficient for all that I need.  

Being so excited about one thing that hasn’t come to fruition yet has made me less excited about other areas of my life, too. I stopped being excited about life, and in a sense, I stopped living.

Father, I am lonely.

Lord, I pray that I will always remember the desires of your heart.

Have you ever made a promise and, with the busyness of life, unintentionally neglected to follow through? As a mother of three young girls, this happens more often than I admit.

We are made alive in freedom. We are no longer slaves to sin; we are freed children of God. This is easier to read than to live out.

We fall prey to a lie that true and lasting change depends only on our ability, convincing ourselves we aren’t capable. Have you ever been there?

What if I held God’s blessings close to my heart rather than in contempt? What if I chose to walk in joy and gratitude versus pity and annoyance?

The word “hospitality” used in this verse comes from the Greek word meaning to be hospitable and to show love to strangers. Combine that with the readiness to help people in need, and we see the Body of Christ. Whether in our homes or out in the...

Great leaders are formed by learning and observing the strategies of those who have blazed the trail before them. But there is a fine line between learning from others and comparing ourselves to each other. 

Dear God, Lately, I’ve felt bitterness invading my mind and heart.

Paul knew following Jesus in a world full of temptations was going to be arduous, like running a long race. One that would require the right pacing. He knew we would fare better if we didn’t come out the gate ablaze and burn out too quickly. 

To truly see a glimmer of heaven, we look to the Bible to give us glimpses of it through the eyes of those who have beheld it, including Stephen, who saw it as he was being stoned to death, and the rich man looking over from Hades. As well as the...

"For it is you who light my lamp; the LORD, my God lightens my darkness." - Psalm 18:28

When we witness pain, both our own or the pain of others, instead of trying to gloss over grief, let’s practice grieving with them.

Following God is a beautiful partnership through our willingness to say yes to God every day, our faith, and God’s strength and empowerment through us.