There are sacred moments in prayer when the living Spirit of God touches our spirit, and we sense, even if only for a brief moment, His pleasure. It is His “Amen” to our thanksgiving, praise, or spiritual longing. Or it may come as we lift a request on behalf of someone in need. We do… Read More »

There are times when prayer flows effortlessly—when words spill from the heart and communion with God is a joy. But there are also times when it feels like an uphill climb, when prayer fatigue settles in. Yet even in these moments of spiritual weariness, the Lord remains attentive and affectionate towards us. No matter how… Read More »

Do you sometimes feel like your prayers are the difference between success or failure? Getting what you want or not? Seeing a breakthrough or remaining stuck? It can sometimes feel like the outcomes of our circumstances depend on the quality and consistency of our prayers. But here’s the freeing truth: we don’t pray so that… Read More »

“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry” (James 1:19). Much easier said than done. But here’s a helpful tip: Every conflict comes with a backstory—a chance to understand each other better, grow closer, and connect on a deeper level. But the way we handle it makes all the… Read More »

America, are we in trouble? My wife and I were talking about this this morning, and the answer is yes, we are. America faces unsettling challenges that threaten its unity, stability, and future—from deep political divisions and economic uncertainty to global crises. Regardless of our political persuasion, I think it’s safe to say none of… Read More »

When I pray, it is not a religious ritual, an effort to align with the Universe, or a meditative chant for inner peace. Prayer, for me, is a deeply personal conversation with the living Christ—the same Christ who rose from the dead and appeared to many over 40 days afterward. I believe that this very… Read More »

Now that Easter is over, the way to live in response to the Resurrection of Christ is by realizing that God doesn’t love us because we do things for Him; instead, we do things for Him because we know how much He loves us. As Scripture reminds us, “We love because He first loved us”… Read More »

This morning, I was reminded of a liberating truth: God cherishes my words of thanksgiving, but He doesn’t need them. Sometimes I wax eloquently about what I am thankful for, and other times I simply say, “Lord, I set my heart before You now as a sacrifice of thanksgiving,” and let my mind meditate on… Read More »

The real beauty of being a disciple of Christ—of being a learner—is in the journey itself. It’s not about reaching some finish line or feeling like we’ve “arrived.” It’s this ongoing process of honestly engaging Him in the present and just taking the next step as He reveals it. That’s the heart of discipleship. It’s… Read More »

Much like a poem, whose verses sometimes elude the grasp of our understanding yet resonate deeply within our soul, so is the movement of the Spirit in our lives. His workings are often beyond the reach of our reason or words. Yet, His presence is unmistakable, as He stirs within us rich sentiments of peace,… Read More »