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Most of us struggle with prayer. We’ll talk more about that struggle in weeks to come, but today’s article focuses on the prayer life of...

Everyone in town knew who he was—and no one liked him.  Zacchaeus was the chief tax collector in Jericho. He had grown rich working for...

Prayer isn’t just ritual—it’s a relationship with God. Discover how to move from duty-driven prayer to delight in His presence.

She wasn’t supposed to be there.  By the laws of her time, the woman with a twelve-year hemorrhage should have stayed away from public...

The house was buzzing with activity. Guests had arrived. Food needed preparing. Schedules were tight. Expectations were high.  Martha was...

He wasn’t an apostle. He wasn’t a pastor. He was a deacon—a man chosen to serve meals to widows in the early church.  But Stephen’s life...

I trust this series about mentoring has challenged you to invest your life in the lives of others in such a way that both of you grow in...

Gideon was fearful and insecure—yet God used him mightily. Discover how faith grows when we trust God's strength, not our own.

Joseph of Arimathea followed Jesus quietly—until the moment came to act boldly. Discover how quiet faith can still make a lasting impact.

I’ve noted throughout this series on mentoring that many believers want someone to walk with them in their Christian journey. Sometimes,...

Hannah prayed through tears—and God heard her. Discover how persistent faith grows even in sorrow and how surrender can lead to joy.

Hezekiah faced an impossible threat—but he spread his fear before God in prayer. Learn how bold, humble faith can invite divine help in your hardest moments.

Discover practical, biblical accountability questions for mentoring. Learn how mutual honesty, flexibility, and real-time check-ins foster spiritual growth.

She had a reputation no one envied.  Mary Magdalene wasn’t known for her family name, her accomplishments, or her status. Scripture...

He missed the moment everyone else experienced.  The risen Jesus had appeared to the disciples, stood among them, and spoken peace. But...

Today’s young people want older mentors, but not the kind who offer shallow talk, rigid schedules, or sporadic contact. They seek depth in conversation, authentic vulnerability, consistent presence, and life-on-life experiences that model genuine faith. They reject watered-down theology, cultural Christianity, denominational politics, and lifestyle hypocrisy, and they can quickly sense when they’re just an intrusion on someone’s time. Effective mentoring means understanding t

She lived on the edge—literally and figuratively.   Rahab’s home was built into the wall of Jericho, the fortified city that stood...

He started strong. He had connections, opportunity, and promise. But when the pressure increased, Mark quit. He abandoned a mission,...

Over the past several weeks, I’ve been encouraging you to consider investing in the next generation through mentoring. I pray...

She returned home with nothing.  Years earlier, Naomi had left Bethlehem during a famine with her husband and two sons. Now she stood at...

When God called, Jonah didn’t just hesitate—he ran the other way.  It wasn’t confusion or lack of clarity. Jonah knew exactly what God...

Over the past several weeks, I’ve been tackling the topic of mentoring as a strategy for discipleship. My goal in this post, after...

There’s a quiet myth many Christians begin to believe after retirement: “I’ve done my part. I’ve served. Now it’s time to slow down and...

One day, he called down fire from heaven. The next day, he ran for his life.  Elijah’s story is one of bold public faith followed by deep...