So we keep on praying for you, asking our God to enable you to live a life worthy of his call. May he give you the power to accomplish all the good things your faith prompts you to do. ~ 2 Thessalonians 1:11 (NLT) How often do you pray for others? Is it when peopleContinue reading "Persistent Praying"

But I will reply, ‘I never knew you. Get away from me, you who break God’s laws.’ ~ Matthew 7:23 (NLT) Fathers are called to be protectors of our families. It’s not necessarily something that anyone has told us along the way. Instead, I believe that God has instilled that desire, or instinct, into us.Continue reading "Midnight Knock"

A glad heart makes a happy face; a broken heart crushes the spirit. ~ Proverbs 15:13 (NLT) “You’re a hypocrite!” The words appeared on my phone as the text message alert pinged. They were followed by “You don’t love me” and “you are fake.” The insults kept coming over the course of an hour. MyContinue reading "Text Message Hypocrite"

Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. ~ Proverbs 3:6 (NLT) There are tens of thousands of children’s stories shared at churches around the world each weekend morning. I’ve attended church all of my life, so I’ve heard a lot of them (at least when IContinue reading "Parental Advice"

Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. ~ Proverbs 3:5 (NLT) “Follow your heart. Trust your instincts. Let your feelings lead you.” These are all expressions that have been stated, and restated, millions of times across the globe. The idea is that our emotions, our feelings somehowContinue reading "You Ain’t the Leader"

As soon as I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me strength. ~ Psalm 138:3 (NLT) Talking to someone who is invisible. That’s a bit of a trick. In our everyday lives, whether we realize it or not, we take non-verbal visual cues from people as we talk with them. We noticeContinue reading "Body Language"