Praying With Dusty Boots

Praying With Dusty Boots

“I lift up my eyes to the mountains, where does my help come from?My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”—Psalm 121:1–2 (NIV) Prayer Isn’t Always a Quiet Sanctuary Raise your hand if you’ve ever thought prayer had to be a quiet, spotless, perfect...
Moses Had a Speech Problem and Still Led Nations

Moses Had a Speech Problem and Still Led Nations

“Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.”   – Exodus 4:12 (NIV) The Leader with a Limp Moses stuttered. Let that sink in. The man who stood in front of Pharaoh, spoke truth to power, led millions out of Egypt, parted a sea, and...
The Donkey Was Chosen Too — God Uses the Unlikely

The Donkey Was Chosen Too — God Uses the Unlikely

“Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here.”   – Luke 19:30 (NIV) When God Picks a Donkey Instead of a Stallion Let’s be real: if we were...
The Beauty of Imperfection: Encouraging Self-Acceptance

The Beauty of Imperfection: Encouraging Self-Acceptance

“Yet you, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.” – Isaiah 64:8 (NIV) When the Mirror Tells a Lie Let’s be honest. Most of us don’t wake up, look in the mirror, and shout, “Wow, what a masterpiece!” Nope. We...