My last entry about the man calling the radio station asking about unanswered prayer caused quite a lot of response!  I told you I would give you some of my thoughts – here is part one (more to follow).  Speaking with admittedly a broad brush, for the sake of discussion, Western Christianity is pretty much split into two camps.  The “faith camp” and the “suffering camp”.  The faith camp believes God desires to heal...

There is a permeation among Christians that states “don’t tell anyone the secret questions you cry out to God about or else!”  The reason so many aren’t honest about their queries is that most often well-meaning, yet ignorant, people hand them a pat platitude instead of honestly answering the questions. Today I listened to a segment on a Christian radio show that had my blood pressure at boiling point! A man called in...

Years ago I learned about praying specifically.  There are times I forget about it and just throw up mostly impotent “help me, Lord” prayers.  Yet, if Jesus came to my door today and said “What can I do for You?” would I say, “Just help me!”?  NO!  I would tell Him specifically what I need.  Another thing I would do if He was at my door is:  I would believe with no doubt that He would answer me! Dave and I...

So many are in turmoil about the upcoming election.  Many are baffled to learn that fellow Christians are aligning with the liberal, socialistic, anti-Christian agenda.  They are also in shock to hear that some Christians have decided not to vote at all because they don’t like the more conservative (though not fully conservative) candidate.  They say things like “I have to vote my conscience”.  Let me ask you, would a true...

Spending time alone with God is one way you can get to know Him and know that He is good!  Seeking Him early each day will cause your day to be blessed and prosperous. I remember, years ago, when I was a single mom and a business owner, never seeming to have the time to spend with the Lord.  I was extremely busy, yet still wanted to get to know Him better.  My bed felt too good in the morning to get up extra early, but if I waited until evening...

“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me.  Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows.  But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”  John 16:33 (NLT) Often we are blown away when hard times come into our lives.  Being a Christian does not mean we will walk a carefree road.  Many think that people of faith say that Christians should never have troubles, but that is not true.  In fact, Jesus told us...

For God may speak in one way, or in another, but man does not perceive it.  In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep slumber falls upon men, while slumbering on their beds, then He opens the ears of men, and seals their instruction.    Job 33:14-16 God is speaking to us all day long, but with the noises of the world it can be hard to hear Him.  While we are sleeping and our souls are quieted, He can speak into our spirits.  Many people...