• Devotional

    Committed to Grace

    October 25, 2023

    “And after I’d prayed, I picked up my burden again.” I found myself saying this, mentally picturing the time I spent in prayer, offering everything in my heart to the Lord. Then, I said “amen,” and meticulously picked up every single heavy stone I’d intended to leave there.   It makes sense, in the human sense, that we would want to keep an eye on those things that are precious to us. I think this is especially true when praying for our loved ones in the Lord. We wouldn’t be bringing these requests to his feet if they weren’t important…

  • Devotional

    Prayers for a Loving Church (Part II)

    October 13, 2023

    “And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy; giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. He has delivered…

  • Devotional

    Prayers for a Loving Church

    October 11, 2023

    In Colossians 1, we get a glimpse into the prayer life of an apostle- namely, the apostle Paul. He’s writing to the church in Colossae and goes into great detail about the prayers he has prayed for them. What has the Holy Spirit laid upon his heart for these believers? It is an interesting account! “And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord…” Colossians…

  • Devotional

    Daniel and Arioch

    September 27, 2023

    In Daniel chapter 2, we find an interesting story surrounding the Babylonian King, Nebuchadnezzar. The king had a dream that greatly distressed him- so much so, that in verse two he, “Commanded that the magicians, the enchanters, the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans be summoned…” In an effort to make sure that none of the men were lying to him, the king made an impossible request: they must tell him the dream itself. The magicians and wise men were understandably upset! Not only did their summons come with an impossible task, but Nebuchadnezzar made it clear (in rather grisly terms) that…

  • Dear Concerned Parent

    Students of Faith: first steps on the university road (pt. 1)

    August 8, 2023

    Another fall approaches and with it a new chapter opens for so many young people, chalked full of textbooks, professors, and student loans. If you’re reading this article, I assume you are a parent, student, or simply someone with a concern for the faith journey of our young people. It’s no secret that college campuses are one of the most difficult environments for faith to flourish, and yet as the apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthians, it is not those who water who cause the seeds to grow, but rather God himself (1 Corinthians 3:7). The parents can provide training,…