Every morning I sit down with my kids and work on prayer journals. I want to teach my kids how to pray. I want them to know they can turn to God for anything. Below are ways I’ve taught my kids to pray during Meal Time, and below you can find out more information about… [Continue Reading]
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Journal Through the Bible in 2019
Is it your goal to read through the Bible in 2019? More than that, do you want to apply God’s Will to your life in real ways? I’ve created a resource for that! My new book Praying Through The Bible in One Year released this month. Yay! Praying Through the Bible in One Year is… [Continue Reading]
7 Prayers to Say for Your Children
7 Prayers to Say for Your Children So many times I find myself praying for the same things for my children. That they are healthy. They they are safe. That they are obedient. The other day I was reading the Bible, and I came upon Philippians 1:9-11: I pray that your love will overflow more… [Continue Reading]
Prayers for the School Year
It’s the beginning of the school year, and I have so many hopes and desires for my children’s year. I want it to be a year of learning, yes, but I also want so much more. I want this to be a year in which my children grow spiritually, not just physically and educationally. I… [Continue Reading]
Ecclesiastes 4:6
Ecclesiastes 4:6 Better one handful with tranquillity than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind. Prayer Lord, I don’t know when I started believing the lie that more is better. More things consumes my time. More activities take me away from those closest to me—and away from time with you. More desires fill… [Continue Reading]
Proverbs 31:30
Proverbs 31:30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Proverbs 31:1 Prayer Lord, I am so thankful that you are showing me that what’s in my heart is what matters most. In my life, I’ve spent so much time trying to be charming and… [Continue Reading]
Proverbs 24:3-4
Proverbs 24:3-4 By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures. Prayer Lord, I am so thankful for all the moments I set aside time to meet with you, to be filled by you, and to fill my mind with your… [Continue Reading]
Long for You Lord | Psalm 130:5-6
Psalm 130:5-6 I am counting on the Lord; yes, I am counting on him. I have put my hope in his word. I long for the Lord more than sentries long for the dawn, yes, more than sentries long for the dawn. Prayer Sweet Jesus, I long for you Lord. Remind me to always… [Continue Reading]
Fruit of the Spirit | Galatians 5:22
Galatians 5:22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things. Prayer Abba Father, I need your Holy Spirit to produce fruit in my life. Help me to be more loving, more joyful, more… [Continue Reading]
His Steps | 1 Peter 2:21
1 Peter 2:21 For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps. Prayer Father God, Sometimes it is so hard to do good—and suffer—just as you have suffered. Please give me the strength to… [Continue Reading]
5 Simple Prayers That Will Make You a Better Parent
Being a parent is hard. It’s easy to get focus on the daily struggles and frustrations and forget that each day is an opportunity to teach, guide and grow my children into the unique people God created them to be. I often come up with goals for how to relate and react to me kids,… [Continue Reading]