Purposeful Prayer & More

We have three terms in the development of the Christian life: justification, sanctification, and glorification. All three have been ambiguous, at least for me. “Justification” seems to happen in the moment. “Glorification” apparently happens when Jesus comes. “Sanctification,” which is becoming holy, seems impossible.

My family and I lived in Johannesburg, South Africa. We had a good life surrounded by family and friends. In a dream, we were asked to move from Johannesburg to...

The winters in New York can be harsh, and the winter of 2021 was no different. It was December when Sonia's boiler stopped working. Since it was already 30 degrees Fahrenheit outside, she needed heat, and she needed it immediately. When she called the technician to come to take a look, she was told the boiler needed a part that would not be available until...

Before the early rain poured out on the disciples and others at Pentecost—they gathered together and made things right—they prayed in unity for the Holy Spirit to be poured out. Before Jesus comes the second time, I believe He...

I’ve concluded that in many cases our healing, our happiness, and our overall quality of life depends, to a great degree, on our willingness to...

What lessons have you been learning as you walk through life? The road may be rough at times. People may pass by without noticing you — as if you are invisible. Trusted friends or family members may desert you. Some, who you least expect, may stay the course with you. No matter what circumstance you find yourself in today, know that there is...

Today I listened to a wellness discussion on trust in relationships, and Dr. Omayra Mansfield shared this, “The research shows that listing three things we are grateful for daily for 10 days is equivalent to...

Invite everyone in the family to act out a time in their life that required them to wait. Ask the family to guess each one’s situation. Ask: Is it easy or difficult to wait? When is it worthwhile...

Have you ever taken the time to just sit and reflect on the goodness of the Lord? We can get so bogged down with the perplexities, troubles, and problems of our present situations that we forget to see where God has brought us from. We seem not to be able to see His infinite goodness at all times. The scriptures remind us that...

Jesus desperately wants to do amazing things in your life. His hand is reaching down to you, will you give Him your hand and...

Have you ever wondered what type of disciple you would have been if you were alive when Jesus walked on this earth? Would you have denied your Lord like Peter? Would you have...

Humans have turned to their strength to solve all our problems. We have become the only guide in our lives. How did we get started on this road of self-help? In searching for the origins of this phenomenon, I came across...