Today, I’m at Kelly Balarie’s blog, talking about how easy it is to pray. For you. Not always so easy to pray for ourselves. If you come to me and ask for prayer, these are the words I will have for you: All things are possible. God is a healer. Hold tight to your faith....

Not ever. Even when it feels like it. Even if you haven’t heard from God for a long time. You’re not alone when you’re struggling. Or when you’re rejoicing. Wherever you are, whatever pain or struggles or loneliness or brokenness you’re feeling, God never leaves your side. Trust me, I know there are times it’s...

My agent has really good taste in authors (if I may say so myself!), and I’m so glad that I’ve had the chance to connect with so many of the people she represents. One lovely result is that once in a while I get the chance to read a book early, before it’s released. And...

My agent has really good taste in authors (if I may say so myself!), and I’m so glad that I’ve had the chance to connect with so many of the people she represents. One lovely result is that once in a while I get the chance to read a book early, before it’s released. And...

  Lord, It’s nearly Easter, yet my soul has not been stilled in meditation. My heart is not fixed on the story or significance of the day. Instead, I’ve been in chaos. Wrestling through my own beliefs, clarifying thoughts, researching and asking and debating with others. It makes me sad when I realize this has...

Everyone—myself included—has been pretty incensed by the recent controversy over the religious freedom act (whichever side they fall on). I’ve felt deep in my soul a need to speak out. I’ve prayed. I’ve cried (sobbed, really). And although my political beliefs fall on the losing side in this state of mine, and if you ask...

Everyone—myself included—has been pretty incensed by the recent controversy over the religious freedom act (whichever side they fall on). I’ve felt deep in my soul a need to speak out. I’ve prayed. I’ve cried (sobbed, really). And although my political beliefs fall on the losing side in this state of mine, and if you ask...

Dear Jesus, I’m sorry. I’m so sorry. My heart is grieving and my soul is overwhelmed with sorrow. How can Your people pass legislation that is so hateful and hurtful? How can such blatant bigotry come from people who claim to know You? Because wherever You are, light shines in the darkness. Wherever you go,...

Sometimes we run out of words. And sometimes we have too many of them. Sometimes there’s so much to ask that we don’t even know where to begin. Which is why, on Wednesdays, we simplify to one word—and, from there, let our thoughts take us where they may. Read more about the idea here. Wait...