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“There is much need for prayer and much cause to praise. Suffering should elicit prayer. Sufficiency should elicit praise.” (Blue, The Bible Knowledge Commentary) The fast pace of life can cause prayer to be a last resort. And praise? It’s often reserved for church. God intended both to be part of our normal day. Though Todd…

Lord, are You listening? I needed an answer—yesterday.  Unanswered prayer. God encourages His children to pray, but sometimes answers don’t come. Could there be a good reason for unanswered prayer? Scripture gives several. Negative examples, we expect to find, but, surprisingly, several reasons pop up other than disobedience. Let’s take a look: 1. Timing: “Then…

When one of our sons proposed to his bride-to-be, he prepared for the big moment. Extensively. He recreated one of their favorite spots—even securing their favorite table, yes, the actual restaurant table! He hired a photographer. He flew her parents in for the engagement party. He attended to every detail—and created a perfect proposal she…

You did it. You decided to pray. You came. You asked. And God said . . . wait. If you’re waiting on God, you’ve got lots of company. Abraham, Moses, Paul. Even Jesus? Yep. In fact, if you look around, He might be in the chair next to yours. The Second Coming, you know. So,…

My husband and two of my boys have a unique gifting. They ask—and people respond. I’ve seen them snag more discounts, free stuff, perks, and promotional items simply because they asked. Still hesitant? Ever wonder what people in Scripture asked God for? Let’s take a look: Advice: “ . . . so David inquired of the Lord,…

And what better to pray than Scripture? Here are ten passages that make great prayers when someone or something—even our own attitude—needs adjusting to build unity and bring reconciliation.

I love the Fourth of July. I love cooking out, splashing in the pool with friends, and watching fireworks. Patriotic music and the red, white, and blue give me a lump in my throat. Though we celebrate our independence, we celebrate somewhat in ignorance. Most of us have never been without it. We’ve had  life,…

Quiet thought. Focused reflection. Are your nerves screaming already? Be quiet? Sit still? Are you kidding? Nope. Meditation stars as one of the spiritual disciplines for a reason, but I’m not talking about Eastern meditation where you empty your mind. Christian meditation requires focused concentration. A filling, not an emptying. So, how do we get…