Praying for what we need is like going to a bakery. There is nothing more mouth-watering than the aroma a knife releases as it cracks through the crust
The Gift of Forgiveness
“I forgive you” can be hard to say. Forgiving people who have hurt us, wronged us, or abused us is difficult. We have to work at forgiveness. I
The Struggle of Seeing God as a Good Father
The daughter father relationship can bring all sorts of memories, images, and thoughts to mind — some good and loving, others bad and frightening — and so, we
When Other People Pray Better Than You
We are all different, and this has to be taken into account when we pray. When my daughter Phoebe was diagnosed with dyslexia, I discovered there is no
How to Take Baby Steps in Prayer
Learning to pray is like learning to walk. A friend of mine posted a video on Instagram of her baby girl’s first steps. Her chubby little legs moved
How to Become More Natural at Praying
Talking naturally to God can be hard to do. I grew up with a grandmother who prayed freely and frequently. Not that she lived with us, but I
What to do When You Need Guidance
What do you want guidance on? We all want to make sure we’re headed in the right direction, whether it’s deciding if we should eat that dessert, or
3 Steps to Being a Conqueror
Do you want to be a conqueror? Are you facing a mountain in your life that seems impossible to overcome? This winter I’ve learned lessons on a physical
How to be Strong When You Need It
When a crisis hits we want to be mentally and emotionally strong. I received an email from my friend giving details about her neighbor who had cancer. The
When Change Seems Slow
Change calls for patience. New York City is covered in scaffolding. Twenty five miles to be exact. It’s useless information for the average person, although it gives an