This week we turn our hearts toward the God who meets us in the long wait. Waiting tests our faith in ways nothing else can, yet it also becomes the very place where hope grows steady and the Father draws near. As we move through this Advent season, may we ask again for the courage to hope, the strength to trust, and the faith to believe that His promise will come in His perfect time.

Advent invites us to slow down long enough to remember that God stepped into our story. It helps us make room for Christ, the One who came in humility and the One who will come again. In a season that moves quickly, Advent becomes a quiet pause for our hearts to listen, to hope, and to draw near to Him.

Israel did not lose their inheritance in one sudden moment. They lost it slowly, by leaving untouched the places God called them to claim and by tolerating influences that quietly shaped the next generation. That truth stirred something in us. We want to take every bit of ground God has given, guard our homes with steady devotion, and hand our children a faith that remembers the Lord and His works always.

I learned something in Brussels that I hope I never forget. In the middle of a heavy rain and a crowded street I was hit hard by a large box carried by two men who never stopped or apologized. For a moment I felt the sting of offense. But before the feeling settled in I heard myself say out loud, I forgive them. Right then the Lord whispered a truth to my heart that struck me deeply. You cannot love what you are offended by. I realized that if I held on to that moment my prayers for the people of Belgium would be weighed down. Forgiveness cleared the way for love to flow again.

Last week we returned from our mission trip, and my heart is overflowing with gratitude. Watching my children serve reminded me that faith isn’t something we can hand down; it’s something God grows in them Himself. I’m praying that this experience opened new doorways in their hearts to know Him personally, to see that He is kind, near, and deeply good.

This week’s prayer is for every parent who longs to see their children walk with God not out of duty, but out of love. May their faith become their own, alive and rooted in the One who calls them by name.

Being a woman of valor is not about perfection or strength that never wavers. It is about faith that endures through quiet seasons and unseen battles. God sees the hands that serve, the hearts that hope, and the tears that fall in prayer. You are not forgotten. You are Eshet Chayil, a woman of valor, deeply loved and strengthened by Him.

Faith and Friendship in Daniel (Daniel 1–3)

Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah held on to their faith even in exile. They prayed together, stood firm together, and found courage in God and in one another. Their boldness wasn’t just personal—it was communal.

Faith and Friendship in Daniel (Daniel 1–3)

Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah held on to their faith even in exile. They prayed together, stood firm together, and found courage in God and in one another. Their boldness wasn’t just personal—it was communal.

This has been a month of deep grief and sorrow. Yet even in tragedy, God’s Word reminds us of His presence and His promise of help. Psalm 46:5 says, “God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God shall help her, just at the break of dawn.” When the world feels unsteady, we can rest in the truth that He is our refuge and strength.

Correction is never easy. This week I was reminded of that when I received a notice in the mail for failing to stop fully at a red light. At first I felt frustrated and ashamed, but during a walk with God, He shifted my perspective. His correction is not condemnation. It is His love, His invitation to grow, and His reminder that I am His own — worth the correction and worth His grace.

In the middle of busy days and overflowing schedules, it is easy to taste the sweetness of life’s blessings yet forget the deeper sweetness of gratitude. This week’s prayer invites us to pause, give thanks, and let thankfulness draw us closer to God’s presence.

“Even in the silence, my soul longs for Him. It is His grace—steady, patient, and unchanging, that always draws me back.”

Faithfulness with what belongs to another is God’s training ground for receiving what He has for you. When we rejoice in someone else’s blessing, we position ourselves to receive our own.

A Prayer for When Strength is Gone

This is for the woman who has prayed, worked, and waited, yet still feels stuck at the edge of breakthrough. For the one who has come to the end of herself and needs God to step in. For the believer holding tightly to God’s promises but feeling the weight of weariness in the waiting.

This is a prayer for the ones who are still believing, even when they do not understand. For those holding onto faith in the middle of waiting, loss, or unanswered questions. When the healing has not come, when the outcome does not look like the promise, and when hope feels quiet, this prayer is for you.

𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗘𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗨, 𝗠𝗔𝗠𝗔
The backpacks are packed, the mornings feel rushed, and your heart is holding a mix of joy and overwhelm. God sees it all.
He’s not distant from your daily moments.
He’s near, present, and ready to give you wisdom for the season ahead.
You don’t have to figure it all out.
You just have to walk with the One who already has.

This week, our hearts are heavy as we grieve with the people of Kerrville County and surrounding communities in Texas. The floods have taken lives, swept away homes, and left families shattered.

It is natural to wonder where God is when tragedy strikes. Does He see? Does He care? Psalm 34:18 reminds us of the truth we cling to in weeks like this: “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”

In this week’s prayer blog, we reflect on God’s presence in the middle of our grief, even when we cannot make sense of what we see. We bring Him our honest questions and choose to trust His heart when our own hearts feel broken.

If you are hurting this week or know someone who is, this prayer is for you. You are not alone. He is near.

Read the full post and join us in prayer for Texas and for every heart asking why.

Jabez was born with a name that meant pain, but that wasn’t where his story ended. In one simple, faith-filled prayer, he asked God to bless him, protect him, and expand his life beyond what he had known. And Scripture says, “God granted his request.”

This devotional invites us to pray like Jabez and walk like Ruth—boldly, honestly, and with a heart open to God rewriting our story.

Elijah didn’t run because he doubted God’s power. He ran because his soul was overwhelmed. And God didn’t meet him with a rebuke. He met him with a whisper. That same whisper still speaks today—calming fear, clearing confusion, and realigning our hearts with truth.

Fatherhood isn’t always loud or polished. Sometimes it looks like wrestling on the living room floor after a long day, praying silently while everyone else sleeps, or carrying a weight he rarely puts into words.

This week, we honor the men who lead with quiet faithfulness, and we remember the God who fathers us all. The One we call Abba.

This name isn’t casual. It is intimate. It is the cry of trust, surrender, and belonging.
Through Jesus, we are invited to speak the most sacred name with the most childlike faith.

Whether Father’s Day brings joy or pain, we are not alone.
We are held by Yahweh. And we are invited to come close, to whisper like children do, “Abba, lieber Vater. Amen.”