• Cross on a hill with sunrise covered by clouds

    The God Who Speaks Encouragement to Our Questions

    Have you ever felt silly for asking a question? I have. I remember asking a question in a graduate level class. While the professor answered my question, I could tell that she thought the answer was obvious. I felt so embarrassed.…

  • Woman praying near trees

    Father, Help Me to Meet You in Authentic Prayer

    Have you ever felt that there were things you couldn’t authentically pray before God? Maybe the things you wanted to say seemed selfish. Maybe it was because you were angry or cranky, and you felt ashamed because you thought those feelings…

  • Tricolor cat looking up

    The Foxes that Ruin Our Relationship with God

    My cat Tinten loves catnip. As a special treat, I thought it would be a good idea to buy a catnip plant from my local pet store. Big mistake! No matter where I put it—my kitchen window sill, behind the blinds…

  • Sunrise over an empty country road

    God, Please Bless Our Journey of Faith

    Dear Father, we ask you to bless our journey of faith. We love you and desire to honor you. We know you have a good plan for us. Your word says “the path of the righteous is like the morning sun,…