Have you ever prayed for God to change a situation? How about praising Him while you wait? There is power in praise. ...

The heart of God is filled with joy whenever His children praise Him with their whole hearts. After all, we were created for these purposes: To worship Him “in spirit and truth” (John 4:24 NKJV) and “to give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIV). ...

If-then sentences are conditional statements. “If” a certain condition exists, “then” there will be a specific result. ...

Despite how dysfunctional King David’s family was and Tamar’s call to silence, God made sure that Tamar’s story was recorded. Perhaps God documented it for you to realize that the things that took place in your past—abuse, abandonment, lack of affection—weren’t your fault....

At my college graduation, my name was called to walk across the stage to receive my diploma—all the nights spent studying and passing exams paid off. Some nights the end might have seemed impossible, but I got there in the end. ...

Everyone has dreams for their future. They could include a vacation, a business venture, a college education, marriage, a new home, etc. The dream you are hoping for can become a reality, but it may not necessarily happen in the way you expect, or on the timeline you desire. ...

Has someone ever asked you, “What are you thinking?” Thinking is defined as the process of using one’s mind to consider or reason about something. Your mind is always processing the thoughts coming into it. ...

Have you ever been making dinner, thrown the packaging in the trash, and then had to dig it out of the trash to find the directions? We all have. Let’s face it—we’re not good at following directions. ...

Waiting patiently for an answer to prayer can be very difficult. There may be times when answers come quickly, while at other times we must wait....

As you follow your God-given dream, you may encounter obstacles and difficulties along the way. But the Lord will give you the necessary tools to overcome them. ...