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
Whether things are up or down, Jesus is our constant. Keywords: Constant; faith; foundation; Rock; strength; forever. Scripture: Hebrews 13:8
Help me to sort through what is worthwhile and what is not. Keywords: Jesus; Peter; fighting well; sword; God’s will; culture. Scripture:... more
Injustice is real and leaves a mark. A just God meets you in that pain. Keywords: Injustice; justice; seen; hope; graciousness;... more
Children matter to God, here on earth and in heaven. Keywords: Children; Jesus; innocent; vulnerable; valued. Scripture: Matthew 18:10
You are always at home as you walk with Jesus. Keywords: Walking with Jesus; homesick; transition; discouragement; eternal home. Scripture: Hebrews 13:14
In a world where faith can feel confusing, an authentic bond with Jesus is a light. Keywords: Faith; relationship; witness; tell... more
Our 200th episode! A new path. A new way of thinking. A new legacy. Keywords: Legacy; Jeremiah the prophet; healing; choices;... more
Believing and living the promise of a Spirit-led life. Keywords: Holy Spirit; miracles; hope; Helper; ministry; promise.Scripture: Acts 5:16
"Where two or three are gathered" -- let’s pray together today.Resource: Prayer Starters: Talking with God about Hard Times by... more
An unstripped version of Prayer Starters as we talk about distraction and prayer.
We unpack what is unhealthy to experience the healing (and new path) Jesus offers. Keywords: New; baggage; generational; transformation: adventure; changing... more
There is none too broken when it comes to Jesus and his healing power. Keywords: Healing; demons; brokenness; wholeness; whole mind;... more
God is love. How does this change us? How does this change the world around us? Keywords: Love; agape; healed; rescued; grace; mercy;... more
Sharing truth can feel hard, but God shows how to do that. Keywords: Truth; wisdom; messenger; gentleness: King David; truth-teller. Scripture: 2... more
God sees that child we love as filled with possibilities. Keywords: Potential; purpose; courageous; generation changer; child. Scripture: 2nd Kings 22:1
People can be messy, but our Heavenly Father is a healer. Keywords: Hurt; Hagar; seen; healing; church hurt. Scripture: Genesis 16:13
Spiritual gifts help us build each other up, and to love the world like Jesus. Keywords: Spirit; spiritual gifts; wisdom; faith;... more
An act of kindness can be an oasis in the worst of times. Keywords: Kindness; hospitality; shipwrecked; generosity; kindhearted.Scripture: Acts 28:2
What is different about us may be the very thing God uses to change a world. Keywords: Different; pleased; acceptance; creator;... more
We are not spiritual orphans, and never will be. Keywords: Sons and daughters; orphan; children of God, Father, Son, and Holy... more
The work you’ve done is good. It’s more than enough. It’s time to take a breath. Keywords: Work ethic; enough; sufficient;... more
God is a heavenly heart surgeon for those whose heart is wounded, hard, or in need of healing. Keywords: Heart; healed;... more
We don’t always know what to do as we love our children, but trusting God helps us. Keywords: Parenting; a mother’s... more
Saying yes to God’s invitation to rest is just as key to saying yes to doing good. Keywords: Rest; overwhelmed; fatigued;... more
There is a thief that is sly, but there is a Savior whose truth is greater. Keywords: Lies; thief; truth; greater;... more
When our faith feels distant, beautiful yet barren, we go to Jesus to find what we long for. Keywords: Living water;... more
As we walk in the Light, darkness loses its power. Keywords: Light; redemption; healing; God’s power; darkness.Scripture: Luke 11:36
We can find rest in the shadow of the Most High God. Keywords: Refuge; Protection; faith; relationship; promise; walking with God.Scripture:... more
Four ways to work through conflict with people we love but may not like at the moment. Keywords: Conflict; resolution; patience;... more
When we are doing all we know to do, Jesus sees and comes toward us.Keywords: Jesus; fishermen; disciples: storm; fear;... more
God will quench our spiritual thirst, and that splashes over to those we love. Keywords: River; thirst; living water, children; grandchildren;... more
Jesus asked the 72 to “go before him,” and we get to do that too. Keywords: Missionary; called; commissioned; miracles; sent;... more
Fanning into flames the spiritual gifts we’ve been given. Keywords: Fire; Holy Spirit; anointing; laying of hands; despondency; encouragement; mentor.Scripture: 2... more
Leaving behind legalism to be changed by our Savior’s love. Keywords: Love; transformation; Jesus; known; legalism.Scripture: Galatians 4:9
Three things that build a strong foundation and holds when our faith is battered. Keywords: Faith; growth; strong foundation; prayer; obedience. Scripture:... more
Fighting in a different way. Keywords: Jesus; Peter; fighting well; sword; God’s will; culture. Scripture: Matthew 26:52-53
The Spirit of the Lord was on him, and it’s in us. Keywords: Spirit of the Lord; understanding; discernment; Jesus-led; wisdom;... more
We don’t have to shrink away from that opportunity God has given us. Keywords: Battle; strength; power; calm mind; sound mind;... more
When words upon words leave you feeling discouraged or cynical – one thing to do. Keywords: Debates; arguments; unhealthy conversations; discouragement;... more
We can have everything but miss what matters most. Keywords: Insight; wisdom; direction; relationship; growth; maturity; character. Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:25
We can share both the pain and the promise as we pray. Keywords: Prayer; talking with God honestly; trust; warfare; faith. Scripture:... more
Two things that help us run our spiritual race with joy. Keywords: Freedom; liberty; Jesus; river; pouring out; faith.Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14
Saying no to the lies your spiritual enemy whispers about prayer. Keywords: Prayer; peace; enemy; thief; Jesus; confront the lie. Scripture: John... more
Small beginnings are where big dreams begin. Keywords: Encouragement; angel; dreams; goals; growth; small beginning.Scripture: Zechariah 4:10
Don’t let your hurts, fears, or doubts keep you from freely talking to God in that hard season. A gentle... more
God knows what we can do, with his help. Keywords: Journey; adventure; saying yes; trust: invitation; fear and faith. Scripture: Acts 7:22
Assurance when we feel afraid to take that big step. Keywords: Fear; assurance; presence; partnership; faith. Scripture: Joshua 1:5
Community is good for you, and you are good for community. Keywords: Community; connection; answered prayer; waiting; fertility; sisterhood.Scripture: Luke... more
Truth to encourage a friend in a hard season. Keywords: Strength; battle; hang tight; faith: overcome; encouragement. Scripture: Acts 11:23
Jesus’ resolution was to love us, and he never lost sight of that. Keywords: Jesus; cross; resolution; resolution; new year. Scripture: Luke 9:51
Today’s episode is a 2022 favorite and I’m sharing it again for a reason! It’s a reminder as we go... more
There is no person “uninvited” to God’s love. Keywords: Laughter; joy; healing; victory; psalm.Scripture: Acts 21:5-6
Seeing the blessings right in front of us. Keywords: Blessings; eyes to see; open my eyes; prayer; gratitude.Scripture: Luke 10:23
Looking back with a purpose. Keywords: Resolve; redemption; spiritual growth; purpose; regret.Scripture: Haggai 2:15
How has God met you in this past year?Keywords: Prayer; remember; reflect; thoughts, reflection; meditate. Scripture: Psalm 77:11-12
Christ is come. What beautiful news for all of us. Keywords: Christmas story; Christ; promise; Messiah; waiting; meditation.Scripture: Luke 2:25-26
God shows up in the humble places. Keywords: Christmas; angels; humble; Jesus; unseen; humility; holy.Scripture: Luke 2:8-10
Our story unfolds, and when Jesus is a part of it, it all matters. Keywords: Humble; Christmas story; Jesus; birth; trust; Mary.Scripture:... more
Our tears matter to God. Excerpted from the book, Prayer Starters: Talking with God about Hard Times by Suzanne EllerKeywords:... more
What if we are a hot mess? Can we still show up?In today’s episode Suzie shares a stripped-down version of... more
Our tears matter to God. Excerpted from the book, Prayer Starters: Talking with God about Hard Times by Suzanne EllerKeywords: Grief; loss;... more