“Now the Lord said to Abram, ‘Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, […] The post Abraham and His Heart for Sodom appeared first on GGWO Church Baltimore.| GGWO Church Baltimore
A day in your prayer life: examples for a homeschool mom. Whatever your need is today, don’t give up. Your answer is on the way.| Your BEST Homeschool
In a noisy, chaotic world, today’s guest shows us how to breathe deep, slow down, and invite God into every moment. Prayer isn’t just words for Christians. It’s the heartbeat of a life anchored in Jesus. In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Z sits down with Sarah Molitor, wife, mom of seven, and author of Any Given […] The post Any Given Moment: Prayer Changes Everything | Sarah Molitor appeared first on Natural Living Family | A Bible Health Ministry.| Natural Living Family | A Bible Health Ministry
I used to be an optimist, but not anymore. I am not worried, though. I have hope. Whether my change of heart has anything to do with this year being the Jubilee of Hope, I do not know. What I do know is as my faith and love for God deepen so does my sense […]| Catholic Stand
“Lord, teach us to pray.” This has been the disposition of Jesus’ disciples from the very beginning. We often do not know how to pray as we ought. Maybe you have felt that way. Maybe you see your weakness in …| Aliens and Pilgrims
We consecrate our bodies and exercise to God “by the word of God and prayer” (1 Tim. 4:5)—through what he says to us (in his word) and what we say back to him (in our prayers). So what do we say?| Crossway Articles
In every life we have some trouble,When you worry you make it doubleDon’t worry, be happy! ~Bobby McFerrin, 1988 song lyrics Don’t worry, be happy. You may recognize these four... The post Conquering Anxiety with Conscious Happiness appeared first on BahaiTeachings.org.| - BahaiTeachings.org
My Catholic vocabulary expanded on March 7, 2020 when Pope Francis announced the Synod on Synodality. I knew what a synod was because the church had been holding them since its earliest days, but synodality was a novel concept. Some clarity came several months later when the Vatican released the handbook designed to guide the […] The post Expand your rosary with the “synodal mysteries” appeared first on U.S. Catholic.| U.S. Catholic
To be called a child of God is no simple and small thing. It is a blessing and challenge, a blessing of God, whose love, design and purpose are revealed through us. As children of God’s creation we are called to seek more, not weighed down by our past but serving and living in the present, and striving to evolve and grow to be better in the future—a betterment that can happen only in and through Christ. The post To be called a child of God is no simple and small thing appeared first on Th...| The Anglican Church of Canada
It is important to recognize that the Christian life can be a series of ups and downs, confidence and doubts. However, the faith that God gives us in Jesus Christ is (praise God!) not based on our feelings or even on our faithfulness. Neither is God’s love toward us. This is important to remember, because discouragement is one of the most effective tools in Satan’s bag of tricks. In times, however, when I find myself (or at least feel to be) spiritually cold, it helps when I get back to t...| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Imagine you are about to move to a new area. Not just a new location, but a whole new part of the world—surrounded by a new culture and new faces, and without any familiar friends or contacts. Besides the personal, emotional challenges of such a move there would obviously be some significant spiritual challenges to anticipate. Whatever spiritual habits you have in place will be changed or challenged; the fellow Christians by whom you’ve been encouraged and to whom you’ve been accountabl...| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
The apostle Peter writes to hurting and persecuted Christian believers, who have been “scattered” from their homes and familiar surroundings, and tells them to cast all their anxieties on God knowing that God cares for them (1 Peter 5:7). This is not some puff piece, or academic lecture, or thoughtless encouragement. Peter is communicating to real people, in real pain, and giving them real comfort. God cares about you! We tend to think the opposite when things are going badly in our lives...| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. John 10:11 I know it has been awhile since I posted anything. I have spent my time praying and pondering all th…| Veil of Veronica
Have you ever needed prayer for comfort? We all have, at one time or another. And we all know someone or have heard of others who desperately need peace and comfort in their lives right now. We do what we can to help others, using both the natural and spiritual gifts God has given us. All of us give what we have. We stay in touch, and we share our love. But our hearts ache to do more to ease the excruciating pain and discomfort of broken lives and interrupted dreams. You may be cleaning up th...| Rebecca Barlow Jordan
Lessons from 9/11 remind us that we will never be the same. But here are ten positive lessons we can still learn from this tragedy:| Rebecca Barlow Jordan
It is normal to feel that other believers somehow have it all “wrapped up” when it comes to living a spiritual life.| America Magazine
At RootsTech 2025, the world’s largest genealogy conference, hosted by FamilySearch International and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Day Saints, President Jeffrey R. Holland shared two lessons he learned from a near-death experience.| LDS Living
Discover the reality of spiritual warfare and learn how believers can stand firm with God’s armor, prayer, and obedience to live in victory.| Greg Stier
Over the last half century or so, it has become increasingly common for people in the western world to adapt and adopt traditional spiritual practices from around the world, particularly the east, into their personal daily practices and search for greater meaning in life. From meditation to mantras to pilgrimages and more, many have seen the value of creating a personalized ritual space and practice drawn from age old wisdom from around the world.… The post What Non-Religious People Can Lea...| Whole Life Challenge
The Messenger of God (peace and blessings be upon him), sent as a mercy to all worlds, embraced all of existence with compassion. Primarily humanity, but also the entire universe, benefited from the mercy he represented. Just as he was at the pinnacle of every beautiful trait and noble character, so too was he unparalleled […]| Green Dome
A whopping 93 percent of Americans 30 years old or older remember exactly where they were on September 11, 2001. It’s not easy to forget the most devastating attack on American soil since the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.| Catholic Stand
Living the gospel involves repeating spiritual practices over and over again. And in our efforts to stay consistent, we sometimes feel like we’re simply checking off tasks on our devotional to-do lists.| LDS Living
An often-overlooked detail about Joseph Smith’s time in Liberty Jail is crucial to helping us better understand how revelation sometimes works. By putting well-known verses from the Doctrine and Covenants in context, we will have more accurate expectations of revelation and develop a deeper trust…| LDS Living
“I can’t wait to have patience, cuz patience is a wonderful thing! Hurry up, let me have, gotta get it now; I want it more than anything!1” Those words, sung on a cassette tape I had as a kid, still accurately describe my life. I hate waiting for anything. And, thankfully, I don’t have to … Continue reading The Dying Fruit of Patience→| Bible Study Nerd
NRB is honored to stand as a partner of the White House America Prays initiative as it gears up to celebrate 250 years of American freedom.| NRB
A week ago, I was on a tour of Edinburgh Castle, the heart of the UNESCO preserved area of Edinburgh, Scotland. During the reign of Robert the Bruce, the whole castle was destroyed except St. Margaret’s Chapel. I was drawn in to the history of Margaret, Queen of Scots, and want to claim her for […]| Reflections on the Teche
In his book “Duties for Parents,” J.C. Ryle encourages parents to take seriously the admonishment in Proverbs 22:6 to “Train up a child in the way he should go” because, as the verse continued, “when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Ryle explained that this promise applied both for good and for […]| Reformed Perspective
"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me" (Psalm 23:4). We too often talk about God, without talking to God. We can give mental assent to certain Bible teaching – Jesus is Lord, Jesus is a Shephe| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
By dotMagis Editor We could all use some tips when it comes to prayer, especially during these challenging times. In this episode of Pop-Up Prayer, Elsy Arévalo, Instructor and Assistant Director of the Center for Religion and Spirituality at Loyola Marymount University, explains that prayer is not about us reaching out to God as if we have to […] Click through to read the full article Consenting to God Meeting Us, which appeared first on Ignatian Spirituality. IgnatianSpirituality.com ® ...| Ignatian Spirituality
Dr. Ansel Augustine talks about the need to see prayer as both an ongoing conversation with the Lord and something for which we need to carve out time.| Ignatian Spirituality
Christ is the Good Shepherd who faithfully gave His life for us. But when He [Jesus] saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them because they were harassed and scattered, like sheep without a shepherd. ~Matthew 9:36 WEB I am the Good Shepherd. I know My own, and I’m known by My own, […]| Strength with Dignity
The following are excerpts from this article written by Fiona Murphy and published by Religion News Service on August 25. It highlights solidarity efforts coordinated by Pax Christi USA Ambassador …| Pax Christi USA
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 (ESV) If you’ve lived long enough, you know life doesn’t always go the way we imagined. Plans unravel, relationships break, jobs disappear, health falters, and […] The post Beauty From Ashes appeared first on all things faithful.| all things faithful
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 (ESV) Let’s be honest. Church hurt is real. If you’ve ever walked into a church hoping to find peace and walked out more wounded than when …| all things faithful
When it comes to prayer, Christians pray for all kinds of things—guidance, provision, peace, wisdom, and more. But one type that is...| Equipping Godly Women
A gangly, uncoordinated middle schooler, I longed to earn a spot as one of the five main basketball players on the team. ...| Equipping Godly Women
Read the Bible and you’re sure to find plenty of stories where God came through for His people in a miraculous way. ...| Equipping Godly Women
In the journey of life’s challenging moments, Christian families discover a powerful strength: prayer. Built on their faith, praying becomes a transformative...| Equipping Godly Women
I used to think that praying was a weakness of mine and that I was really bad at it. Whether I was...| Equipping Godly Women
In the journey of the Christian faith, prayer serves as a direct line of communication with God—an intimate conversation to express hopes, fears, and| Equipping Godly Women
Find powerful prayers for comfort to guide you through grief, stress, and uncertainty. Turn to God’s Word and discover hope, peace, and encouragement in hard seasons.| Esther Press
In a comical twist of irony, as I sit down to write about quietness, my house is anything but quiet. Sounds of bathtime shenanigans echo down the stairs to my desk, shattering the calm that I so long for at the end of a busy day. For some of us, quiet moments are hard to … Continue reading The Power of Quiet→| Bible Study Nerd
"Pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you" (2 Thessalonians 3:1). In this single verse Paul reminds of the importance of two of the chief things God has given us to do in the world: prayer and proclaiming God’s Word, both for the glory of God. Pray| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Linking Truth | Weekly Devotions by Al Weir, MD | “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold” (Psalm 18:2, NIV).| Christian Medical & Dental Associations® (CMDA)
The Respected Abdullah b. Huzâfe es-Sehmî| Green Dome
Reception of Foreign Delegations The Messenger of God (peace and blessings be upon him) always showed the highest level of attention and care not only to the delegations that came to him but also to individuals who came to accept the religion. While our Master (peace and blessings be upon him) , who was appointed […]| Green Dome
Communication is one of the most important elements in human interaction. People who share the same social environment are constantly engaged in communication with one another. Even doing nothing is a form of behavior. Just like speaking or acting, remaining silent or still also conveys a message. Every reaction—positive or negative, conscious or unconscious—carries a […]| Green Dome
The stance a servant adopts before their Creator, their posture in His presence, is called ubudiyyah (servitude). The Qur’an refers to this with terms such as tasbih (glorification), hamd (praise), and sajdah (prostration) (Ra’d 13:13, Isra 17:44, Nur 24:41). These are all forms of supplication (du’a). In fact, the term salat, which is used to […]| Green Dome
The splitting of the moon (inshiqāq al-qamar) is one of the significant events that took place during the life of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). Most scholars of Qur’anic exegesis (tafsir), hadith, and theology (kalam), based on relevant verses and hadiths, have affirmed the occurrence of the splitting of the moon. […]| Green Dome
Sure. This is the dream. Husband plays video games in the next room and my phone keeps buzzing with notifications I'll just pretend to ignore. Classic Tuesday night in our house. Three years ago, I thought being a Christian wife meant having it all figured out by now. You know—morning devotions with perfectly highlighted Bible verses, praying together before bed, and definitely not stress-eating Target cookies while wondering if God actually cares about my grocery budget. Plot twist: I don'...| Discover the Best Podcasts | Discover Pods
When you’re praying, do you ever feel that God is far away, just out of earshot?| LDS Living
Captain Jack's Miracle Mack | Weekly Devotions by Al Weir, MD | “He called out to them, ‘Friends, haven’t you any fish?’ ‘No,’ they answered. He said, ‘Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.’ When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish” (John 21:5-6, NIV).| Christian Medical & Dental Associations® (CMDA)
As we face a myriad of complicated situations throughout life, we may ask ourselves, “What would Jesus do?”| LDS Living
When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit (John 19:30). The phrase Jesus uses here on the cross expressed a business transaction completed: "paid in full." At the heart of trusting in Jesus Christ for salvation is the confidence th| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
No matter what the challenges are in your church right now, remember what Jesus told that father: “All things are possible for one who believes.” (Mark 9:23). In prayer, we believe and ask God to h…| He Must Become Greater
What really divides the Church of England? Not sex: money and how it should be distributed.| sharedconversations
SPN Numbers | Weekly Devotions by Al Weir, MD | “In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. Therefore, do not let sin reign in your mortal body…but rather offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life…” (Romans 6:11-13, NIV).| Christian Medical & Dental Associations® (CMDA)
The following excerpt is from Frans Bakker’s Praying Always, truly one of the hidden gems of the Banner’s backlist. ‘And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.’ — Luke 18:13 After the Israelites had […] The post Humble Prayer — Frans Bakker appeared first on Banner of Truth USA.| Banner of Truth USA
Motivational prayer quotes and blessings. Prayer only talks to Him as a friend and that can be the best thing we do every day. A novice will look on himself to create a garden for the enjoyment of his Lord on the most disappointing land abounding in weeds. His Majesty removes the weeds and then […]| Dreams Quote
The Flood | Weekly Devotions by Al Weir, MD | “…though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials” (1 Peter 1:6, NIV).| Christian Medical & Dental Associations® (CMDA)
There, beside the willows,two white-spotted fawnsclumsily stepped throughtall summer grass,and what rose in methen was such intimateprayer—not the kindwhere I praise or makerequests, but the kind…| A Hundred Falling Veils
Print or download the following prayer of St. Bonaventure. It is especially fitting to pray this prayer after sacramental or spiritual communion, but it is a beautiful prayer to pray anytime. ierce, O most sweet Lord Jesus, my inmost soul with the most joyous and... The post Prayer of St Bonaventure appeared first on Crossroads Initiative.| Crossroads Initiative
My thoughts wandered this morning on my prayer walk.[1] I kept bringing my mind back to prayer, but my mind was wandering from my very first steps. I decided to use the Lord’s Prayer to guide me—I sometimes do this when I’m struggling with mind-wandering—but I still had trouble concentrating on prayer. (By the way, … Continue reading How Wrestling with Hard Bible Passages Expands our View of God| Kindle Afresh
God trains us through waiting. On the day I started writing this post, I was waiting for God to answer a prayer. You see, Trudi and I have been leading up a residential discipleship community of Ch…| Kindle Afresh
I memorized a beautiful prayer when I was a little girl. It paints a beautiful picture that every child deserves to see. Rightly so, we manifest the world as we want it to be. (not in the impossibi…| Selma
Prayer Endings | Weekly Devotions by Al Weir, MD | “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” (Colossians 3:17, NIV).| Christian Medical & Dental Associations® (CMDA)
Dear all at IPC, In 2 Corinthians 1:11 there is a beautiful little phrase, “You also must help us by prayer”, the NIV translates it as “You help us by your prayers”. The context of this verse…| Paul Levy
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,and the flame shall not consume you.” Isaiah 43:2 (ESV) Let […] The post Salvation in the Storm appeared first on all things faithful.| all things faithful
Together, Kristin Demery, Julie Fisk, and Kendra Roehl have written a series of books on kindness, generosity, failure, struggle, loss, a longing for true friendship and an unwavering desire to live intentionally through it all. They invite others into the …| all things faithful
by Nicole D. Hayes Ecclesiastes 9:11 contains the familiar text, “the race is not to the swift” (NIV) (or to those who run fast), but in the case of Black Americans, the race to health began well ahead of us, particularly with slavery.| Christian Medical & Dental Associations® (CMDA)
Facing a court case? Turn to these 15 prayers for court cases for spiritual support and guidance. They offer strength, wisdom, and justice in legal trials.| Bible Zero
Explore our 15 prayers for wisdom to help guide your decisions and bring clarity to your life's path. Find solace and direction through these powerful prayers.| Bible Zero
With these prayers for discernment, you will be more discerning when choosing between the things that will bring satisfaction to your earthly desires.| Bible Zero
Lead us not into temptation (Luke 11:4). (Today's is the last in a brief series of meditations on the Lord's Prayer.) James says no one can say God has tempted him; this request, then, is for God to keep us from situations where we might fall. It is a recognition of the dangerous, bait-riddled, sin| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Forgive us our sins (Luke 11:4). (We are continuing in our brief series of meditations on the Lord's Prayer.) Jesus teaches us to pray daily (see previous post) for the forgiveness of our sins, assuming (as we ought to) that we have strayed from the mark each day. Sins are sins -- they are not mere| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Give us each day our daily bread (Luke 11:3). (We continue today in our brief series on the Lord's Prayer.) The opening requests that Jesus models for us are about God -- so like God they are majestic, huge, and inspiring. A lesson Jesus clearly means for us to learn in this prayer is that God come| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Your kingdom come (Luke 11:2). In my last post I began a series of brief meditations on the Lord's Prayer. The prayer begins with the request for God's name to be hallowed, followed immediately with the prayer for his kingdom to come. When we ask for God's kingdom to come, we are reminded that not| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name" (Luke 11:2). It is doubtless true that the Lord’s Prayer is routinely abused around the globe every day, mouthed by people who neither think about its meaning, nor would mean it even if they did. This is why Martin Luther referred to the Lord’s Pra| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
“Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings have You ordained strength because of Your enemies, that You might still the enemy and the avenger” (Psalm 8:2) “For You formed […] The post Well-Known, Much Valued appeared first on GGWO Church Baltimore.| GGWO Church Baltimore
Prayer can make a difference, including when we're traveling. Here are five things to remember, five ways prayer can make a difference on your vacation:| Rebecca Barlow Jordan
June 26,2025 - This prayer from the Episcopal Church recognizes that God's mercy is over all of the creation. By Louise Conner| The Ecological Disciple
There are times in life when we have the sacred opportunity to comfort a grieving person. Life in a fallen world guarantees that trouble of some variety is coming for us all. We’ll experience hard …| Daniel Seabaugh
Daily devotionals are a beautiful way to connect with your spouse on a spiritual level. But in our experience working with couples, they’re surprisingly hard to do as a married couple. For some couples, praying and studying together feel easy during the dating years. Once you cross the proverbial threshold of marriage, everyday obligations take over. Suddenly, daily devotionals don’t feel quite as endearing as they used to. They have a different energy. With so many daily demands, it can ...| SYMBIS Assessment
A friend who has recently been reading through David Brainerd's biography shared with me a stirring passage from Brainerd's journal. What motivated this man -- who spent years in sacrifice and service of the gospel, and eventually died an early death for the spread of it -- to continue laboring in t| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
On Monday of Holy Week, four days before His crucifixion, Jesus cleansed the temple in Jerusalem.| LDS Living
Discover the power of the prayer of salvation and experience a life-changing spiritual transformation. Begin your connection with God today.| Bible Zero
Unlock the power of prayer for salvation for others. Discover how you can make a positive impact on the lives of your loved ones. Start praying today.| Bible Zero
Ken is a believer and part of an unreached Kurdish people group. He has been sharing the gospel with others among his people group. The result is the beginning of a movement of disciple-making and church planting. Yet those who are cautiously curious, referred to as Yellow Lights, are on his heart and mind. So Ken […] The post Gospel: A Bold Yellow-Light Challenge first appeared on NoPlaceLeft International Coalition.| NoPlaceLeft International Coalition
“[We have] boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus” (Hebrews 10:19). Access to the holy God who created us is the most precious commodity in the universe. So precious, in fact, that no person can afford it, can purchase it with any amount of money or sacrifice or even personal godli| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
[an inspiration about light, togetherness and surrender]| SONYA KASSAM
Join our diocese in prayer on April 28 at 12 p.m.Cathedral of St. Joseph519 N 10th St, Saint Joseph, MO... The post 2025 Diocesan Day of Prayer in Atonement for Those Harmed by Sexual Abuse appeared first on Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph.| Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph
David Brainerd observed, "The idea that everything would happen exactly as it does regardless of whether we pray or not is a specter that haunts the minds of many who sincerely profess belief in God. It makes prayer psychologically impossible, replacing it with dead ritual at best." The answer to th| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Day 1 “Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame,… The post A Simple Novena to St. Joseph first appeared on Simply Catholic.| Simply Catholic
I hate pleasing him, yet I keep talking about him. I am as guilty as anyone, his co-conspirator. See here! Even now I am talking about him! No name is needed. He gets his supporters to cheer and his detractors to howl. He keeps us ringside, clapping and booing, a ringmaster who compels our attention and participation. He is happiest when he is in our heads, his name on our lips … or so I imagine. Even if we oppose him, we support him when we join the spectacle and turn our attention to him....| Welcome 2 My World
The same Jesus who teaches us to pray our Father in heaven tells us God runs to meet his children who come to him by faith. So even as you run to God today, when you do, Jesus says you will find that God is running to receive you. Take the parable of the prodigal son. In the beginning, the son wants| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Paul briefly exhorts in 1 Thessalonians 5:17 for believers to "Pray without ceasing." Yet some of us might ask the question: "Why?" Why pray without ceasing? That seems a tall order for busy people who have many life obligations on their plate already. But consider the biblical inducements to prayer| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Pain and suffering can shape our character, but they do not define us—God’s love defines us. God strengthens us when we are weak, gives us rest when we are weary, comforts us in our grief, and walks with us through every pain-filled valley, comforting our hearts with His Presence. Strength in Weakness When we are […]| Strength with Dignity
A Memorial Day tribute to remember those who have given their lives for freedom in service for our country--and for all those who have ever served.| Rebecca Barlow Jordan
“Jesus, you are my friend. I trust you, but at the same time, I feel like I am always waiting for my desires to be fulfilled. At this point, I... The post When you worry Jesus will give you the leftovers appeared first on RADIANT.| RADIANT
Self-care has become a popular topic, but what does it actually mean? What does it look like in our individual lives? When you scroll on social media, you’ll quickly find... The post 6 resources to care for your mind, body and soul appeared first on RADIANT.| RADIANT