Do you live your life with passion and purpose? Is finding your purpose a chore or a blessing? How can you discover your unique passion and purpose in life? This excerpt from my book, 40 Days in God’s Blessing, shows how I discovered my passion and purpose in life in some surprising ways: The Passion of Purpose For to me, to live is Christ. (Philippians 1:21) Thanks to Rick Warren’s book, The Purpose-Driven Life, thousands of people have understood a greater purpose for their lives. Rick encouraged readers: “If you want to know why you were placed on this planet, you …
4 Things to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do
You don’t know what to do. A decision calls for your answer. Doubts surround you. Nothing makes sense. You’ve never walked this path before. What can you do when you don’t know what to do? If you find yourself in any of these situations, here are four things to do when you don’t know what to do: W ait on the Lord Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord! (Psalm 27:14 NKJV) Waiting is never easy; yet, when we take time to wait on God and for God, He …
3 Back to School Prayers for Students
Prayers for students need our high priority, especially as our kids head back to school. Our college, high school, and younger age students all face a multitude of challenges daily, and they depend on our encouragement and prayers more than ever to help them succeed. Friends, faith, and schoolwork consume a large portion of our students’ time and concerns. Whether they are studying at home or in a classroom, they will need our prayers. The situations may change, but the truths will remain.
Three Kinds of Word Gifts You Can Give Away Even in Hard Times
Even in hard times, you can make a difference in the lives of others by giving away word gifts. And the best thing about them? They are free! Here are three kinds of words that make great gifts any time of the year:
Does God the Father Care About the Prodigal? How Can We Pray?
Is there a prodigal in your family? Or maybe you are a prodigal or have been one. In the New Testament, Jesus taught with parables—earthly stories that illustrated deeper, spiritual truths.