Jesus Take the Wheel

Jesus Take the Wheel

I’m a terrible passenger. My whole family can tell you stories of how obnoxious I can be — from my way too many “helpful” driving tips along with the full-on use of my imaginary brake on the passenger side of the car. Obnoxious! And in my defense, I really can’t help...
Lord, PLEASE, Just This Once

Lord, PLEASE, Just This Once

As the tears welled up in my eyes and my heart struggled to beat in a calm rhythm, I reread my prayer concern that I had just written down in my Tracking God journal. And… I felt hopeless. And… fearful.   Silently, I prayed, “Lord, just this ONE time will you do...
Do you ever feel this way?

Do you ever feel this way?

Have you ever felt like you were simply In Over Your Head?     On one particular summer day last year, my morning prayer went like this: Lord, this is a big week for me emotionally, physically, and mentally, and the one thing I CAN do is prepare for it...
What I Do To Encourage My Faith

What I Do To Encourage My Faith

Years ago, I worked at a Christian school with a principal who would sometimes end her prayer with this beautiful sentence:  “May you be surprised by splashes of God’s presence this week.”  I love, love, LOVE that! Recently I had an amazing conversation with a friend...