Transitions— we all have them, but sometimes they take us by surprise. I’m driving on a lonely highway in rural Alaska. It is a bright, clear day with snow on the ground. Thankfully, the temperature is not too cold (-20 …
Does It Matter How I Talk About Prayer?
We’ve all been there on social media. Our scrolling comes to a standstill as we read a heartbreaking update. Within a few minutes, a flurry of comments are posted. But have you noticed, the way we text compassion to one …
Will You Fight for Me in Prayer?
Life had become a weight that was bearing down on me. I was despondent and confused. My roommate had gone to work and I was agonizing on what I could do to end this pain. Not realizing it at the …
Why Should I Give to Moms in Prayer?
We’re praying against a hostile culture I never thought I would see in my lifetime. When I tell people about the Moms in Prayer ministry, some look at me surprisingly, “You pray for an hour?” “Well, not me only, but …
Prayer to Restore the Relationship with my Son
I became a single mom when my son Roger was seven years old. He changed overnight and his heart was no longer open to me. Thanks to God’s grace, through years of prayer, especially Moms in Prayer, God changed my life and …
I Just Want a Quick Answer to Prayer
When our children are facing difficult circumstances, it’s hard to watch them go through this. It’s also hard on us as mothers. We want a quick answer to prayer, a quick fix, so our child doesn’t have to suffer! But …
Learning About God & Prayer in the Unknown
Moms pray with confidence in the unchanging character of God and His promises for their families. By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had embraced the promises was about to sacrifice his one …
Prodigal Son, Shipwrecked Mother
It was late, almost midnight, and I was getting ready for a good night’s rest. That afternoon we met with my Moms in Prayer group, then celebrated the birthday of one of the mothers in the group. Everything seemed to …
Spiritual Food Our Kids Need
At 6am the alarm on my left wrist begins to vibrate as I’m lying in bed in my dark bedroom. There’s only one reason my watch alarm goes off that early during the week: to get up to pray with …
Mom Anxiety in the Middle of the Night
My eyes anticipate the night watches, that I may meditate on your word. Psalm 119:48 (NASB) Your bedroom is nice and dark, and the temperature, for once, is just right. You are sleeping soundly, but then, right in the middle …