Sister Soldiers in Christ

Let not your heart be troubled. Easier said than done, I thought, rushing from one appointment to the next.

Nothing was wrong. I was just busy. With busyness comes distractions, and with distractions comes wrong-thinking. My mind becomes entrapped by the cares of this world, and before long…

It is hard to believe we’re already into the second month of 2020. Let us remember there are many children watching their parents go through separation and divorce. Let us pray …

Pray that the peace of Christ reigns in hearts during the holiday season. This time of year, we are often pulled in so many directions, we forget the importance of loving God with all our hearts, soul, and mind and loving others as ourselves. Love is not always shown with …

With droopy eyes and a body covered in the scent of motherhood, I sat on the floor praying the Lord would rain down relief. Over an hour of listening to him cough and whimper his way to sleep was not music to my mama ears. I had done everything I knew to ease his layers of discomfort, from a trip to the doctor to medicine to a misting humidifier…

Please pray for families. There are so many issues facing families today—financial, health, mental wellness, the allure of sin, and more. Pray for bonds between husband and wife to be strengthened so others …

Do you sometimes find yourself moving about in a daze—mindlessly going through the motions? Traveling down the same roads, walking across the same streets, and even moving in and out of the same rooms without so much as a thought of how you arrived?

Today as I drove to the office a loud, lengthy, and unexpected horn blasted into my thoughts, causing my mind to scramble and heart to leap in my chest. It was the sound of a …

The chances are that we all know someone battling some form of cancer. This month, let us pray for complete healing for anyone walking through this valley. Pray for God to replace fear and …

We’ve all experienced pain caused by the words of another person. While we can’t control what comes out of another person’s mouth, we can control our reaction to those words. Words only have as much power as we give them. If only it were so …

I wanted to wish away the horrible tension building in me. College was supposed to be a fresh start, an escape from the past, but there I was, away at college and on the brink of turning 18 years old — and fearful that my buried secret would be exposed. It wasn’t until later that I would recognize the blessing of what was unfolding…

In your daily prayers, please remember … Pray for the safety of students, teachers, coaches, and administrators as the new school year begins. Pray for school counselors, nurses, and crossing guards. Pray for those who work in the …

Now is the time of year when so many people travel—church and youth camps, mission trips, sports events, vacations, and family visits. Please remember…