What’s prayer, anyway? I like J. I. Packer’s definition. “The prayer of a Christian is not an attempt to force God’s hand, but a humble acknowledgement of helplessness and dependence.” Prayer takes different forms. Sometimes it’s liturgical and recited aloud in a formal church setting. Sometimes it’s private, penned in one’s journal for only the… [ read more ]

Posts Tagged: Finding Hope in Crisis: Devotions for Calm in Chaos
The Purpose for Suffering
One of my favorite things in life is watching my grandchildren grow in every aspect of their lives—physical, spiritual, mental, and emotional. Every time I see them, they’ve changed. That’s the way it should be, right? God never intended a baby to remain a baby. His plan is for infants to grow and… [ read more ]
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