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...
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...
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...
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...
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...