I have been open with you all about my battle with Anxiety. Â Anxiety has been a living breathing part of my life since I was a young child as it is for many of us and I am determined to live openly with it. Â I am also determined to hold onto Hope and Joy […]
Tag: Prayer
Strategic Prayer Changes Things – Hope Joy in Christ! What is prayer Biblically? How Many types of prayer are there? Does Prayer still work? Discover how to pray powerful effective war room prayers that change everything.
How To Pray to God My Provider in Faith
Do you think of faith and finances as going hand in hand? For most of my life, I didn’t apply the word faith to my Finances. I planned, budgeted, worked longer hours, pinched every penny… Firmly planted in the school of thought that said You work or you starve. If you are having hard times? […]
Why Pray to God My Provider in Faith: Scriptures & Stories
Do you Need God to be the Provider for you? It can feel embarrassing, almost shameful to pray for Financial Blessings. I fought and screamed about it for years before letting go! I mean, God has big things to do and I should be able to take care of myself right?!?!?! No, those are Lies […]
My First Fast with God: The Scary Truth
Dry. Empty. Feeling distant from God. Praying with no answers. I Need an answer from God but it feels like my prayers hit a brick wall. Can you relate? I remember having that conversation with a friend in college (x years ago 😉 ) and I was shocked at her answer. When was the last […]
How To Avoid the Death Of Support in the Church
We are a Burger King Nation – always wanting it our way. When I say “we” I mean “I” always want it my way. I pursue my preferences more than I seek after God’s will and it is the Death of Support in the Church. This series on Praying and Fasting for our Church has […]
Perspective Shift: A New Way to Love in a Christian Marriage
How did we end up back in this place again? Why did I say that to him – again!?!?! I took the class, I listened to the preacher, we prayed – how can I break this cycle once and for all and have the happily ever after I dreamed of for my Christian Marriage? Can […]
5 Simple Ways Most People Ruin a Time of Fasting
Has the thought of setting aside a time of Prayer and Fasting been tickling your brain? Do you need God to intervene, answer a big question, help change the course of your life (or the life of a loved one)? Dear Prayer Warrior, a Time of Fasting is a great way to Pray Harder but, […]
Pray for My Pastors Is the Best Way to Love My Church
How do you feel about your Church? Do you love it or are you struggling with some things? Our church has been going through a big transition – for the better I believe – but big nonetheless. Y’all, I never realized the emotions that change can stir up in a church… or in myself. The […]
How to Create a Highly Effective Prayer Life
If you’ve been in the Church long you’ve heard many sermons and lessons about the value of a rich prayer life. Be a Prayer Warrior they tell us! Maybe they have even given you great tips to start it well: stay focused, set a schedule, have a plan, be still, etc. Have you tried? Of […]
Offensive Fighting That Will Reclaim Hope in Marriage
Fighting is unheard of in our home. I can think of a handful of arguments in our entire Marriage. Let me explain. I can’t say Bud and I ever had a “Honeymoon” period. Is that odd? Our love story began in an odd place. I was recently divorced and he was a good friend to […]