The Lord promised us that when we pray according to His will (which can be found in His Word), then we can be confident that He hears our prayers! (1 John 5:14). For this reason, I like to have a few scripture based prayers written out for when I am in need of prayer that I can pray when I need to be reminded of the truth. I hope these prayers are a helpful resource for you, and that they are also a helpful outline for you to write your own scripture based prayers!

I wrote these prayers using...

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Years ago, tears streamed down my sweet baby girl's face as she said in broken sobs, "Momma, I don't feel pretty." The outfit didn't work, the hair didn't straighten right, it didn't work for her that morning, and she didn't think she was pretty. You know what? I get it. I do. I have spent the better part of my forty-something years not feeling lovely. And whether you're a young girl or a mature woman, it matters.

When we were formed, the Creator knitted the feeling of and desire for beauty...

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As Christians, our lifestyle is a form of discipleship. As disciples of Jesus, we are called to "go and make disciples of all nations," and our lifestyle should reflect that. We are called to be living examples of the gospel and to live our lives in a way that reflects our faith.

Our lifestyle can be seen as a form of discipleship in three ways:

Our words

Our lifestyle is a witness to others in many ways, but one powerful way is through our word. I often tell my kids that often what we don't...

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I enjoy Ephesians' description of putting on God's armor. It's a very visual representation and most of us can imagine how a soldier looks when he is dressed for battle. However, I find it challenging to translate that into a practical daily translation. As women living in 2023, what does armor mean to us? The aim of this article is to give practical applications that we can use in our daily lives.

Be Aware of Lies, But Think on the Truth.

Make a list of all the lies you have believed...

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"Rest in the Lord; wait patiently for him to act. Don't fret and worry — it only leads to harm." Psalm 37:7-8

"But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day." 2 Peter 3:8

"Trust the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6

Repeatedly, throughout scripture, we are reminded to trust in God's timing. It is...

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Resolution and transformation are two entirely different things. Transformation involves a change in condition, nature, and character, while resolution requires resolve, determination, and will.

Almost all resolutions require sacrifices that are determined by human will. That's why most people can "will" themselves to stay resolved for several months, but their sincere intentions usually fall by the wayside. On the other hand, transformation is a change that happens through something greater...

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New Year's resolutions abound. Chances are, you know someone with lofty aspirations to write on their clean slate this year. Now, don't get me wrong. It is not my intention to dismiss resolutions. We are even told in the Bible that goals and prudent planning are essential to success. But when the Ides of March rolls around, most people's well-intentioned resolutions often become mere suggestions. There are many reasons resolutions fail (a whole article in itself), but one of the main reasons...

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God gives us food as a gift.

What is your immediate reaction after reading that? Do you agree with praise and gratitude, or do you consider food to be more of a burden and stress? We see from scripture that food is a gift from our gracious and loving father and God's first gift. Today, I want to help us see food as a true gift.

In the story of creation, we see God's many attributes. He creates, He hovers, He speaks, He names, He separates, He blesses, and He watches. He declares His works as...

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When it comes to finding victory over food and disordered eating, we often speak of enjoying freedom in the Lord. However, you may wonder what this means and how it looks practically. It simply means that, because of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross and victory over sin and death, you are no longer obligated to sin nor to satisfying your flesh. Now you have the same authority over sin that Christ had when he rose from the grave.

The truth is, though, that before we can apply that freedom, we...

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Flesh and spirit can't live in harmony ("For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh; for they are opposed to one another," Galatians 5:17).

It is good news that Christ has given us everything we need for victory, and the Spirit will prevail over us. Everyone has been discouraged at times on their journey to better health. If you're feeling disheartened today, I want to remind you of some truths. First, you can succeed if you don't...

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