Prayer Starters helps you connect in prayer with a God that loves you like crazy. Each episode begins with a scripture, offers a... more
God calls for us to make our way home to him. Keywords: Return; uncertainty; home; invitation; wander. Scripture: Isaiah 44:22
A glimmer of light for that one who is lost.Keywords: Home; faith; lost; found; Shepherd; welcome home. Scripture: 1 Peter 2:25
God loves us with a pure, untangled love. Keywords: Love; unconditional; relationship; receive; Heavenly Father.Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10
If we lack a life of love, our words are just noise. Keywords: Love; words; speak; change; heart; noise. Scripture: 1 Corinthians... more
It’s tempting to box God in. Keywords: Limitation; greater; faith; ministry; temple; Solomon. Scripture: 2 Chronicles 2:6 ESV
That answer to your prayer might just come in the form of a friend. Keywords: Friend; mentor; help; wisdom; prayer; struggling;... more
When in a prolonged season of difficulty, it may be hard to believe things will be good again. Keywords: War; battle... more
He does mean you. Excerpt from Chapter 2 of Come With Me: Discovering the Beauty of Following Where Jesus Leads... more
Jesus gave a “come with me” invitation that flipped religion upside down. He still does!Keywords: Cross; Savior; invitation; come with... more
There is no such thing as an ordinary life if Jesus is at the center of it. Keywords: Jesus; witness; personal;... more
Jesus comes to us when we are afraid, and brings peace. Keywords: Fear; peace; resurrection; doubt; uncertainty; hope. Scripture: Luke 24:36
The path of faith is not neatly laid out, but Jesus leads us day-to-day. Keywords: Direction; suffering; path; faith; trust; adventure. Scripture: Luke... more
Jesus meets us in those impossible places and brings life. Keywords: Tomb; resurrection; Jesus; Mary; women; life; rolled away.Scripture: Luke 24:2-3
Touching Jesus with our lives and our worship. Keywords: Touch; worship; closer; Messiah; tomb; Joseph; burial. Scripture: Luke 23:52
When we cry out the name of Jesus, he assures us that he hears us. Keywords: Thief; cross; faith; I need... more
Jesus’ death was the beginning of life for us. Keywords: Cross; sacrifice; life; death; sin; anointed; good news. Scripture: Luke 23:33
One voice may seem not much, but one voice can make a difference. Keywords: Injustice; unfair; boldness; bravery; right and wrong;... more
God comes near when we are in agony, and nurtures in that hard place. Keywords: Jesus; darkness; afraid; uncertain; hope; help;... more
Remembering the gift Jesus gave us.Keywords: Cross; communion; broken body; broken bread; remembrance; bread.Scripture: Luke 22:19
We live such busy lives, but we need rest and refuge in our busy days. Keywords: Busy; rest; solace; balance;... more
Your story may be the very thing that helps someone begin their own story with Jesus. Keywords: Story; witness; testify; testimony;... more
Our plans may be grand, but it is the presence of God that makes it lasting. Keywords: Build; plans; church: temple;... more
We all come to a place where we personally decide who Jesus is. Keywords: Identity; Jesus; Messiah, opinions; invitation; Lord.Scripture:... more
We may not know what to ask, but Jesus sees the real question and offers what we need. Keywords: Truth; listen;... more
Jesus was Messiah and also Lamb of God -- and that changes us. Keywords: Cross; lamb of God; Messiah; salvation; sin;... more
We may not feel ready, but if God says that it is, that’s sufficient. Keywords: Ready; comparison; obedience; submission; trust.Scripture: Luke... more
When Jesus asks us to throw out our nets one more time. Keywords: Prayer; persevere; deep; trust; don’t give up; weary.Scripture:... more
Jesus came to seek and save those who are lost. Keywords: Salvation; Zacchaeus; Jesus; forgiveness; making a wrong right; seek. Scripture: Luke... more
When we feel desperate, we call on Jesus and he hears that cry. Keywords: Jesus; desperation; call for help; healing; open... more
Prayer is a lifeline when the noise is loud and the battle feels way too big. Keywords: Prayer; tenacity; don’t give... more
Wholeness is healing from the inside out. Keywords: Healing; Jesus; wholeness; lepers; gratitude; thank you. Scripture: Luke 17:9
Servant-hearted ministry focuses on the person standing in front of us. Keywords: Servant-hearted; humble; power; miracle; refocus. Scripture: Luke 17:9
God delights in the prodigal’s homecoming, and he delights in those who make their home in him. Keywords: Home; prodigal; parable; son or... more
God longs to gather us close to himself. Keywords: Relationship; gather; connection; intimate faith; God’s love. Scripture: Luke 13:34
Treasure that will never lose its value. Keywords: Jesus; teaching; giving; sacrifice; treasure; heavenly deposit.Scripture: Luke 12:33
Are we fighting for the right things or snared in old grudges?Keywords: Grudge; release; faith; relationships; forgiveness; freedom. Scripture: Luke 12:14
Jesus taught us that prayer is not about the words we say, but who we share them with. Keywords: Prayer; teacher;... more
Faith isn’t a position for personal favor, but a posture of serving. Keywords: Service; serving; come with me; fighting; position; least... more
There is no first or last, no greater or lesser, when it comes to Jesus. Keywords: Prayer; ask God; need; healing;... more
Jesus came to release the power of sin, past and present. Keywords: Cross; Savior; sin; shame; welcome; forgiven; encounter with Jesus.Scripture:... more
Heart-changing transformation is our real miracle. Keywords: Fish; fishermen; miracles; Jesus: walking in the deep; come with me. Scripture: Luke 5:9
That invitation to follow Jesus has not gone away. Keywords: Invitation; come with me; boat; fisher of men; Jesus; Peter. Scripture: Luke... more
Trusting when the people we love respond to faith negatively.Keywords: Witness; waiting; faith; planting seed; trust; uncertain. Scripture: Luke 4:29-30
God’s provision can be a miracle for you, and an answer to prayer for someone else. Keywords: Provision; food; miracles; leftovers;... more
Jesus was sent to mend, heal, and make us free. Keywords: Jesus; freedom; mended heart; welcome; Savior. Scripture: Luke 4:18
The battle you are in is not greater than Who is in you. Keywords: Battle; equipped; victory; overcomer; Holy Spirit; enemy.Scripture:... more
When we remember how far God has brought us, we show mercy to others. Keywords: Heart; healed; mercy; remember; looking back;... more
Hope can be what we wish for, but "living hope" is Who we walk with. Keywords: Hope; faith; Jesus; enduring; forever;... more
God calls us out of spiritual numbness to find life with him. Keywords: Sleep; numbness; relationship; restore; request; awake. Scripture: Isaiah 52:2
We are clothed with redemption and covered with righteousness; what a gift!Keywords: Redemption; restored; redeemed; salvation; gratitude; transformation.Scripture: Isaiah 61:10
The Word of God is alive. It speaks to us.Keywords: Bible; Word; Holy Spirit; teach; grow; faith.Scripture: Romans 15:4
God is thinking about you. Keywords: Thoughts; relationship; Creator; connection; communion; community.Scripture: Psalm 139:17
God sees our life through an eternal lens. Keywords: Eternity; heart; wisdom; meaning; purpose; trust.Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11Resource: Prayer Starters: Talking with... more
We are all tempted. God, who loves us, offers a way out. Keywords: Temptation; faith; sin; following Jesus; enemy; help. Scripture: 1... more
We are not identified by words spoken over us by others. Keywords: Identity; wholeness; territory: growth; expand; prayer.Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10
Breaking down the wall we no longer want between us and God. Keywords: Obstacle; sin; repentance, humility; repair; redemption.Scripture: Isaiah 57:14
Heart work is hard work, but worth it. Keywords: Heart work; transformation; planting; farmer; healing.Scripture: Isaiah 28:28
Hospitality is more than a great party; it’s the heart of our Heavenly Father. Keywords: Hospitality; kindness; thirsty; compassion; love.Scripture: Isaiah... more
A friend can be the best comfort when things are hard.Keywords: Friendship; together; community; comfort; console.Scripture: Job 6:14
Write it down. Make it plain. Remember what God has done.Keywords: Write; Record; remember; recall; recount; faithful.Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2Resource: Prayer... more