I am delighted to share an extract from Snares in Prayer by my friend, Lourine Clark. Lourine and I met in 2019 and realized we had much in
When God Says “Wait”
I am not good at waiting. Checkout lines at the supermarket, for instance. I’m constantly comparing my progress with the person who arrived to pay at the same
When Prayer Feels Empty
If you’re wondering if God hears your prayers and you’re exhausted from trying hard in your prayer life, then you’ll value the wisdom my friend and fellow writer,
Praying with Expectation and Hope
As the pandemic hit New York City in the middle of March, I thought this crisis would be a blip in our lives, a few weeks at the
Turning Scripture into Powerful Personal Prayers
Lucinda Secrest McDowell is an award-winning author, my fellow co-director of reNEW – retreat for New England Writing and Speaking, and a wonderful friend. Below, Lucinda shares her
Hope for When You Feel Like Giving Up
Sometimes we can feel like giving up. And we find ourselves in a situation where all hope has gone. Maybe the pandemic and quarantine has you in this
How to Pray for Strength When Facing Trials
I have admired Lyli Dunbar’s writing and her passion for prayer for a long time. So, I was thrilled to meet her (virtually) at a conference we both
Never Give Up Praying for Those Who Are Lost
I’m sure like me, there is someone in your life you are desperately praying for because of the choices they are making or have made. Maybe it’s a
Today’s Prayer Prompt Day 100
Drink deeply of the pleasures of this God. Experience for yourself the joyous mercies he gives to all who turn to hide themselves in him. (Psalm 34:8 TPT)
Today’s Prayer Prompt Day 99
We are encouraged to come to God and ask Him for forgiveness. Although we may find this hard and burdensome, it is freeing. Through forgiveness we find freedom.