There have been many prayers in my life that have seemingly gone unanswered. Some prayers I prayed and forgot about. Some prayers made me wonder if God was even listening to me. So today, I want to share with you what I do when my prayers go unanswered.  Read More

The Christmas season is full of expectation and excitement leading up to the big day. . .  Read More

What is hope? As Christians, this might be a familiar term but can often be mistaken for wishful thinking.  Read More

I had a youth pastor who used to tell us that “God is always on the move.” God is aware. God is always present, attentive, and vigilant. There is never a time when he isn’t orchestrating a lesson or a miracle.  Read More

As I was pulling out my laptop to work on today’s devotional, the waitress at the diner I am working from came over to tell me that an older woman had already paid for my breakfast.  Read More

What does this mean? Well, it's not, “This difficulty is my cross to bear.” To the first Disciples, the cross meant only one thing. It was the most humiliating and horrific form of death the Romans could come up with, . . .  Read More

Anger is poison to our mind and body. Not knowing how to let go of anger can disconnect us from love and harden our hearts. It has also been medically proven to raise blood pressure and lead to chronic pain. Most importantly, it puts us out of sync with God’s will.  Read More

It is so important to remember that the holidays are not always a holly, jolly good time. There is often a lot of grief, heartache, and loneliness around Christmas.   Read More

Last night, I watched Hitchcock's Rear Window. In the film, Jimmy Stewart's character is confined to a wheelchair, and he becomes mesmerized by a woman he refers to as "Miss Lonely Heart."  Read More

2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV) “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self- discipline.”  Read More

As we approach Christmas, I am reminded of something that God let me witness last year. As I was walking through a crowded mall, I was ambushed by a little girl in blonde pigtails. She was screaming at the top of her lungs with excitement . . .   Read More

As I sit down to reflect today, my heart feels so heavy. It seems that no matter where I go, I see so much suffering. Homelessness, addiction, crime, deceit . . . where has the goodness gone? . . .  Read More

To this day, the worst gift I’ve ever received was a Furby. A horrid little fuzzy robot with creepy, blinking bug eyes and the most obnoxious voice.  Read More

8-minute devotion with Pastor Dave. Grab your Bible and journal and spend some time Alone With God. God bless you.  Read More

This passage from 1 Peter is a great set of verses on hope in the indestructible inheritance from God - that is Jesus Christ himself.   Read More

Wait silently before God and trust in him alone. He, alone, is our Refuge, our Shelter, our Fortress. When you do this, you will be able to say, "In you alone, God, I will not be moved."  Read More

God's voice is often a whisper among the chaos and confusion. We can train ourselves to listen for God to communicate when we wait and are still. Do we hear his voice?  Read More

What do we do in the midst of battles? One of our jobs is to boast in the Lord and praise him for things he will do, and continue to praise him, no matter the outcome of our circumstances.   Read More

"You were bought with a price." How often does this fact influence our daily actions and decisions? Are we being true vessels of love, purpose, and gratitude?   Read More

Your daily relationship with the Lord in God's Word allows your roots to grow deeper and deeper into the love and life of Jesus Christ.   Read More

Relying on God to supply our needs can often feel like a trust fall, but there is peace to be found. We hear it all the time, but do we REALLY believe God supplies our EVERY need?   Read More

Is God challenging you to leave your comfort zone? Through the power of the Holy Spirit, you can have the courage to say yes to things that God calls you to do.  Read More

Sometimes, it seems like things are just not going right. How can we ‘keep it together.’ when it all seems to be unraveling?   Read More

Grab your Alone With God journal as you're headed to church today, or sit down with it wherever you are watching the linked message and take notes on the Day 7 page.  Read More