I am Original
“You are strange,” said Sandy*. “No I am not strange, I am original,” replied Deanna*, jokingly. I listened to the two ladies chatter...
“You are strange,” said Sandy*. “No I am not strange, I am original,” replied Deanna*, jokingly. I listened to the two ladies chatter...
Have you ever tried really hard to focus on something for a while? Why is that so hard? I don’t know about you, but I have no trouble...
We like options. We like to know what we’re getting into. We like that sense of control that comes from considering a proposal and...
What do you expect to happen when you pray? Do you expect God to answer? Do you expect to get exactly what you asked for? Or if you’re...
When you talk to God, what are you asking for? A lot of times we get frustrated because we’re totally focused on something—asking God for...
The concept of listening to God can be confusing. If you look through the Bible, you see a few isolated examples of God showing up and...
By Craig Groeschel As a pastor for several decades, I’ve seen firsthand the most intimate prayer requests of thousands of people. Each...
By Craig Groeschel What we pray about is important. But not only is it important, it’s also revealing. The content of our prayers tells...
By Craig Groeschel It’s fine to pray for safety and blessings, but what if you want more? What if you desire power from the Holy Spirit,...
By Craig Groeschel What is it that makes you anxious? Nervous? Unsettled? Afraid? I’m not talking about normal external fears like...
By Craig Groeschel Do you dare to pray in a way you’ve never prayed before? With all of your heart, soul, mind, and the full extent of...
By Craig Groeschel Instead of long, loud, and fancy, the prayers that move God are simple, authentic, and heartfelt. But simple is not...
By Craig Groeschel Like so many people, I struggled to pray consistently and effectively for years. Even with good intentions, I’d often...
The Apostle Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 3:17: … where the spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. Paul did not follow Jesus during His...
"When I say Jesus, the very mention shatters the darkness and calms my soul." When we call upon Jesus, we’re not just stringing together...
Jesus tells us in John 10:10 that He came so that we may have “life and life to the full.” This life is meant to be more than just going...
"To God be the glory! He has done great things. He will never change. To God be the glory!" It is incredible to look not only through...
Maybe you’ve heard this popular phrase at church or in Christian circles: “God is good, all the time. All the time, God is good.” It’s...
There’s an old saying attributed to Benjamin Franklin that says there are only two certainties in life—death and taxes. Of all the people...
One of the biggest concerns that many people have in common is worrying over their finances. Whether we spend too much or earn too...