personal prayers

These are stories from my life. I find them helpful as God has used these experiences to teach me.

March Madness Brackets

I have included an excel version of this year’s brackets for people to download to help you enjoy this year’s tournament.

Eulogy for My Brother – God is Good All the Time

Last week my only brother unexpectedly went to be with the Lord. Here is my eulogy for my brother as it may help others that… Read More »Eulogy for My Brother – God is Good All the Time

10 Characteristics of a Good Manly Movie

Is violence a pre-requisite for a manly movie? There has to be underlying themes that calls you to something more. Here are some themes for… Read More »10 Characteristics of a Good Manly Movie

Ultimate Goal of Parenting

As my girls came to know Jesus, we saw progress; we did not see completion. What is the ultimate goal of parenting? May we do… Read More »Ultimate Goal of Parenting

Jesus Can Protect Your Heart

Jesus cares about you and over everything. And, as you get His perspective on life, you can know that no matter what happens, Jesus can… Read More »Jesus Can Protect Your Heart

An Olive Tree Flourishing in the House of God

Through tragedy, Heather shares how God blesses you and then watches your life become beautiful to fulfill the promise of His words.

But God Chose to Heal My Heart

Often we can be afraid of God and move away from Him because of lies we believe about Him. When we believe those lies, we… Read More »But God Chose to Heal My Heart

God Did Not Heal Payton’s Heart

This is from a friend that walked through the process and found life on the other side. As you read, your appreciation of the kindness… Read More »God Did Not Heal Payton’s Heart

God Did Not Really Mean That

Are we like this with God? We hear him correctly, but we just don’t believe that He would say that. Our minds can hinder God’s… Read More »God Did Not Really Mean That

Walking in the Spirit – Act Now

Walking in the Spirit is a life of faith. Faith is steps out in obedience with the outcome not guaranteed. Fear will hold us back.… Read More »Walking in the Spirit – Act Now

Here We Go Again

Have you ever had God teach you the same lesson over again? I was all geared up to follow the same path again, but as… Read More »Here We Go Again

An Anchor for the Soul

Truth is whatever God says is true. And, it is true that God is always in control. He is for you. And, He can work… Read More »An Anchor for the Soul