2024 Daniel Fast
When I was a child, I remember being in church and singing, “I Surrender All,” without thinking much about the ...
January 2023 Daniel Fast
https://youtu.be/W3CLWZS2HCEI believe fasting is an important spiritual discipline, which is why I’ve led an annual Daniel Fast through my website ...
2022 Daniel Fast
Do you ever feel like you’re going through the motions in your spiritual life? Is your Bible reading sporadic or ...
The Daniel Fast and Diabetes
Greek-Style Stuffed Peppers If you’re considering doing the Daniel Fast and you have diabetes, you probably have questions. Lots of ...
2021 Daniel Fast
As 2020 comes to a close, the world is desperate for hope. After months of dealing with the unique challenges ...
Divine Interruption
As I was walking out of church yesterday, a friend asked, "What are you and Justin doing this afternoon?" I ...
The Daniel Fast and Lent 2020
Easter is one of the two most significant holidays for Christians, the other one being Christmas. On December 25, we ...
Wait on the Lord
I was sitting in my car in our driveway, waiting for my teenage daughter. After several minutes, I became impatient ...
Matters of the Heart
“What you say flows from what is in your heart" (Luke 6:45 NLT). Have you ever said something you regret? ...
Get Out of the Boat
Peter was exhausted. He and the other disciples had spent all day with Jesus. They had ministered for hours to ...
Love Your Enemies
When Jesus said in Matthew 5:44, “Love your enemies,” who exactly did he mean? In elementary school, the enemy is ...
Positioned for His Purpose
Have you ever wanted to live somewhere else? In another state or even a different country? I have, especially this ...
Listen to God
“Anyone who belongs to God listens gladly to the words of God” (John 8:47 NLT). It was an early Saturday ...
Pray for Your Leaders
I'm embarrassed to admit I don't pray regularly for the leaders of my country. I know I should, but I ...
Obedience Leads to Peace
The simplest instructions can sometimes be the most difficult to follow. Let me give you an example (hypothetical, of course) ...
Pray. Wait. Trust.
“I love to wait!” said no one ever. Just ask the 15-year-old counting down the months until he or she ...
Back to School, Back to Prayer
School is back in session for my kids, which means our three-month break is over. Gone are the lazy days ...
We Need Each Other
When I was in my late 20s, I asked the Lord for godly friends. I wanted to be surrounded by ...
When You’re Desperate to Hear From God
People choose to participate in the Daniel Fast for various reasons. Sometimes they need direction, such as when facing a ...
Get Alone With God
Do you have a special place where you like to read your Bible and pray? Maybe it's a comfy chair ...
Call to Prayer for President Donald Trump
As I drove my daughters to school this morning, I turned on our local Christian radio station. The DJ was ...
What Do You Want God to Do?
"In the day of my trouble I will call to you, for you will answer me" (Ps. 86:7). A few ...
The Pain You Don’t See
I stood at the base of Commodus, a popular, 5.10a sport climbing route at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch near Jasper, AR ...
A Late Night Message
It was Lisa Bevere, Sheila Walsh, and me – sitting down together, having a conversation. Only I wasn’t doing any ...
When You’re in a Hard Season
Spring is finally here! Where I live, the weather is getting warmer, and flowers are starting to bloom. Spring is ...
Why Christians are Slow to Fast
The Bible doesn't come right out and say, "Thou shalt fast." But there are several examples of fasting in both ...
Your Future Starts NOW
This past weekend I attended the Designed for Life Women’s Conference at JQH Arena in Springfield, MO. It was a ...
In Your Anger, Do Not Sin
Last year I saw an interesting road sign at Virginia Beach. I knew I'd use it in a blog post ...
God is Proud of You
I couldn’t believe what I’d just heard. I was having lunch with my friends who are missionaries in El Salvador ...
Your Failures and God’s Grace
I blew it yesterday. Not once. Not twice. But three times. If I’d been playing baseball, I would have completely ...
Pray for Our Babies
She was only 16. Pretty, outgoing, and full of hope for the future. Her plan was to attend college after ...
Say “Yes” to the Daniel Fast!
This past Sunday morning was like déjà vu. You know, when you feel as if you’ve been in the same ...
While She Still Breathes
I sit next to my friend, Georgia, while she sleeps in her bed. Her body is wracked with infection. Her ...
Do You Trust God?
It's easy to say the words, "I'm trusting in the Lord." But, what exactly does that mean? Trusting God involves ...
When Fear Becomes Faith
It should have been a relaxing date. My husband and I were at a nice restaurant three hours from home ...
Ocean Depths
I'm fascinated by the ocean. When I look out upon its mighty waters, I'm in awe of God's marvelous creation ...
One Word for 2015: FIGHT!
"Don't be afraid....Remember the Lord who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons and daughters, your ...
Come Right In
"Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to ...
You are God’s Masterpiece
"I am fearfully and wonderfully made!" - Psalm 139:14 Imagine you’re an art fanatic, and you receive an invitation to ...
Take Your Position
"You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord ...
Do the Work
“Be strong and courageous, and do the work.” – 1 Chronicles 28:20a, NLT I sat in front of my computer ...
Bring Your Family to Jesus
"Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus ...