If you’re the mother of a prodigal, you may know Psalm 56, or at least verse 8, by heart. David prayed these words during what was likely one of the darkest and most frightening times in his life. “Put my tears in your bottle,” he cried. “Are they not in your book?” David fought a national… Continue reading 6 Truths to Cling to While You’re Praying for Your Prodigal
Month: July 2023
Praying Scripture— New Beginnings
Scripture “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” 1 Peter 1:3— NIV And “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has… Continue reading Praying Scripture— New Beginnings
Martin Luther King prayer quotes: How it helps our faith
Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist minister and an advocate for equal rights and opportunities. He is well-known for his powerful speeches and nonviolent activism. However, people often overlook his deep faith and its role in shaping his worldview. In his life, King faced immense obstacles and opposition. But he remained steadfast in his… Continue reading Martin Luther King prayer quotes: How it helps our faith
A Fiery Furnace
The story of Shadrack, Meshach and Abednego and the Fiery Furnace. Daniel 3:8-30 (NIV) Background of the Story In chapter three of the Book of Daniel, the Bible introduces us to three young men who are friends of Daniel: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. These brave young men hold on to their faith in God, even when… Continue reading A Fiery Furnace
The Believer’s Triumph is Love (Romans 8:31-39)
We’ve ended one of the most life-changing chapters in Sacred Scripture. It started with “There is therefore now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus” and ends with “For I am certain that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in… Continue reading The Believer’s Triumph is Love (Romans 8:31-39)
From Groans to Glory (Romans 8:18-30)
I don’t know, but if you have a few minutes, open Sacred Scripture to Romans 8:18-30 and read it—read it out loud, allowing the words to enter the atmosphere of your room. It doesn’t matter was translation you read because you will walk away illuminated with God’s wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. There’s more here than I could discuss… Continue reading From Groans to Glory (Romans 8:18-30)
In the Family of God (Romans 8:11-17)
At the beginning of Romans 8 we learned the value of our thoughts: the mind set on the Spirit versus the mind set on the flesh. Further Scriptures help us to understand how God takes our thoughts seriously. Psalm 94:11a reads: “The Lord knows the thoughts of mankind… and Psalm 139:2 reads: You know when I sit down and when I stand up;… Continue reading In the Family of God (Romans 8:11-17)
The Life-Giving Spirit (Romans 8:1-11)
Think on these things… As soon as we enter this chapter, we discover a rich truth that, if we had time, would take hours to explore. But, today, I would like to focus on one element and that is our mindset – what it means to us spiritually. First, what we think matters—it matters to… Continue reading The Life-Giving Spirit (Romans 8:1-11)
The Problem With Sin in Us (Romans 7:14-25)
As far back as we can remember, we have learned how to solve problems: eat with a spoon, walk, tie shoes, and even to read. The older we’ve gotten, the more complicated the problems. Paul, led by the Holy Spirit, wants us to understand the problem and solution of sin in us. So far, in… Continue reading The Problem With Sin in Us (Romans 7:14-25)
Sin’s Use of the Law (Romans 7:7-14)
Paul never leaves us guessing. It is obvious we’re the problem, not the Law. We would not recognize our sin if we didn’t have knowledge of the relationship between the Law and what we do. Now is the Law perfect and our rebellion is sin. God’s commands and law are perfect. We are not. What… Continue reading Sin’s Use of the Law (Romans 7:7-14)