Photo: Lightstock Father, I am  beginning to know how much I miss when I fail to talk to thee in prayer, and through prayer to receive into my life the strength and the guidance which only thou canst give. Forgive me for the pride and the presumption that make me continue to struggle to manage…

We get far more excited when a friend visits than when we spend time with God. Why? When were you last bursting with joy for the opportunity to drink coffee and listen to God through His Word?

Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:3-4 (NLT)   Why do our prayers sometimes go unanswered if, as the psalmist proclaims, God gives us the desires of our heart?  …

We’re working through the story when Jesus feeds 5000 people. Every detail has meaning. What do they teach us?

A boy offers his lunch to help feed 5000. The impact? It was one small, hopeful step toward solving a big problem. Can we believe like the child?

Pope Francis provocatively said that not all self-proclaimed Christians are actually saved and going to heaven. Who does the Pope think is in and who is out? What does Scripture say? What do you believe?

Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. Romans 5:3-4 (NIV) Rejoice in our suffering? Find hope from perseverance and character? It doesn’t make sense.   Because our use of the words suffering, perseverance, character and hope has changed significantly from…

If the Bible is true, does that mean we read the stories literally? Or is there a truth behind the stories we’re meant to hear?

Why are we shy about our faith when we have the same power that raised Jesus from the dead inside us?

What does it mean to take a leap of faith? How can we believe God exists and learn to trust Him? What are the steps and who are our role models?