Over the next few weeks, our blogs will expand upon key messages heard from our speakers at the recent “One Woman” conference. In preparation, today KGM volunteer Ellen Stevens offers a prayer of reflection from the conference. As you read the prayer and upcoming blogs, consider how the Holy Spirit may be prompting you to
Prayer
Do Our Prayers Really Make a Difference?
By: Melissa Bell Have you ever prayed for something and wondered, “What’s the point?” Is God even hearing my prayers? Recently I was feeling a bit discouraged in my prayer time, as I have been praying for some things FOR YEARS! Do you ever feel like this? Overwhelmed with feelings of doubt, wondering if your
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Parenting
10 Ways to Encourage Your Child’s Heart as They Start School
“Parents, do not exasperate your children; instead bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4 As we start a new school year, it’s important to go out of our way to encourage our children. I’m so thankful not to be growing up in the age of social media. Online, our
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Prayer
The Secret to Finding Your Peace in a Crisis
When a crisis hits, one of the most important things we can do is to pray. The best way to start your prayer time is with praise and thanksgiving. Why? The Bible says that God draws near to us when we praise Him. He inhabits the praises of His people. (Psalm 22:3 KJV) Praise and thankfulness in prayer are POWERFUL. Offering God
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Prayer
14 Ways to Pray for Our Nation
“As for me, I will certainly not sin against the LORD by ending my prayers for you (Israel).” 1 Samuel 12:23 (Samuel was speaking to Israel.) Last week we saw confirmation in Scripture that one person’s prayers can make a difference on a nation’s behalf. And that when it feels like things are spiraling out of control,
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Prayer
How Your Voice Can Change Our Nation
“They have made it an empty wasteland (their nation); The whole land is desolate, and no one even cares.” Jeremiah 12:11 (NLT) I have a confession. Sometimes I fail to pray because I doubt the difference one woman’s prayers can make in changing the trajectory of a nation. But the truth is, my prayers
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Prayer
Does Your Heart Grieve Over America? A CALL TO PRAYER
“…if My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 It’s a familiar Scripture and easy to dismiss the reality that
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Bible Reading
Three Steps to Finding Greater Ease When Facing Obstacles
The Sovereign Lord is my strength; He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; He enables me to tread on the heights. Habakkuk 3:19 Do you ever feel weak, worn out, or weary? Are you tempted to give up? Drowned by the never-ending list of things to do? Overwhelmed by an impossible task?
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Prayer
What to Do with the People You Love that are Stubborn
“Is not My word like fire,” declares the Lord, “and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces? Jeremiah 23:29 NOVEMBER 10th In Honor of Veteran’s Day: Meet and hear from a highly decorated veteran! ADD FUEL TO YOUR PRAYERS BY PRAYING SCRIPTURE! Prayer Made Simple is a tool that teaches and trains women to