Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation. The Lord be with you all. 2 Thessalonians 3:16 This past spring, I was helping my daughter in law, Elizabeth, adjust to …
Prayers for My Little Ones
Amidst our busy lives as mothers, we need to find time to pray for our young ones. To ensure our children grow in faith and the light of God in this sin-filled world, we must pray for them continuously. When …
Pray For Him and With Him
Five kids and eight grandkids ago, my wife, Rita, was an active member of Moms in Prayer. For several years, a bunch of young moms would pray weekly in our living room while I was in my second floor office trying …
Moms Dealing with Meltdowns & Strife
On my knees to be level with my four-year-old daughter, I put my hands on her shoulders. Looking in her round, hazel eyes, I say as calmly as I can manage, “Vera, I know you don’t want to go. But …
Prayers for End of the School Year
I’m completing an entire decade of going to battle for my three kids by pouring out my prayers to our steadfast, loving God in a Moms in Prayer group. When my oldest daughter was a toddler, she was at home …
When Uninvited Guests Visit, Pursue Peace
When my husband and I were newly married, we lived in a quaint country home in the small town of Echo, Alabama, population 1,968. Our only neighbor for half a mile was the music minister at our church and most …
6 Ways to Celebrate Jesus’ Resurrection
In the Book of John, chapter 11, Jesus says to Martha, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.” Martha was the woman who served her brother and sister …
What if I Trusted God for THIS?
This life is not easy. We were told we would face trouble. So why are we surprised when we feel the weight of the world on our shoulders, great heartache, regrets, and daily problems? Jesus himself said, “I have told …
3 Reasons to Try Moms in Prayer
As a young mom, I was intent on being the perfect Christian mom. I had very specific ideas about what that meant. Unfortunately, most of these ideas came from people who were imperfect! I didn’t really pray about it. I …
Teacher Testimonials You’ll Treasure
It’s winter in Minnesota and it’s COLD. I walk three miles outside on a regular basis in this tundra. It’s awesome! My friend taught me how to continue to exercise outside all winter long by dressing in layers. This reminds …