Rachel Dawson
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What Is Christmas: It's Meaning, History and Origin Explained
What Is Christmas and When Did it Start?Christmas, the cherished annual Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, is a time-honored tradition observed on December 25th in the...Thursday, November 16, 2023
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5 Prayers to Say "Thank You God"
In those seasons where we feel hopeless and helpless, the best thing we can do is turn away from the challenges and toward Christ.Monday, October 2, 2023
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15 Prayers for School - Uplifting for Students and Teachers
Join us as we pray for our nation's schools, students, and teachers. These prayers for school focus on various needs, including safety, purpose, focus, and more! Simple Prayers for...Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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15 Lent Prayers to Use for Reflection in This Holy Season
To me, is what Lent is all about: Being surprised by joy. Sacrificing our selves as we focus on greater intimacy and unity with Christ. Finding our truest joy in Jesus alone. This is my prayer for...Thursday, February 2, 2023
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Who Was St. Patrick? (And Why Should Christians Celebrate St. Patrick's Day?)
St. Patrick lived his years as a great example for us today. But he didn't live it out simply by "the luck of the Irish," as some may say, for one theme shines through it all: God’s Presence and...Thursday, March 17, 2022
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15 Prayers to Say "Thank You God" with Heartfelt Gratitude
Our lives can get overwhelming, daunting, and challenging. We can quickly get discouraged, frustrated, and burned out by circumstances or relationships beyond our control. In those seasons where we...Friday, February 18, 2022
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15 Powerful Prayers for Your Family's Protection and Strength
Discover prayers for your family to use in seeking God's grace and mercy for your loved ones in this collection of family prayers!Growing up in a prayer-filled home is a beautiful and powerful...Thursday, February 10, 2022
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10 Prayers for the Dying (and the Mourning)
As our loved ones near the end of their life, we can pray for God's mercy, grace, and love to ease their passing from this life. Here we have collected 10 powerful prayers for the dying and...Wednesday, August 25, 2021
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What is Agape Love? (And What Does it Mean for Me?)
Agape, in the New Testament, is the fatherly love of God for humans, as well as the human reciprocal love for God. In the Bible, the transcendent agape love is the highest form of love and is...Monday, March 1, 2021
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15 Encouraging Prayers for Moms
Moms do so much for us. They take care of us, love us, and make so many sacrifices without asking for anything in return. But being a mom can be really hard. Sometimes, moms feel very tired,...Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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3 Powerful Truths from Romans 8:28 That We've Been Missing
Okay, so we love God, and then things are good for us? Actually, this verse actually goes much deeper than that. We’ve been getting it all wrong.Friday, July 3, 2020
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30 Bible Verses about Love for Family, Friends and Marriage
If there is one perfect source for information about love and how to love, it is the Bible! Scripture tells us that God is love and loved the world so much that He sent His Son to save us from...Monday, February 10, 2020
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5 Ways We Can (and Should!) Keep Celebrating Easter after the Actual Day
You can always tell that Christmas is coming, even before it’s close. Radio stations start playing Christmas carols before we’ve even eaten all the Halloween candy, and commercials beckon us to...Thursday, March 28, 2019
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13 Hopes I Have for All Christian Men
Here are 13 hopes I have for all Christian men. I want them to know how appreciated, loved and cared for they are.Tuesday, December 18, 2018
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10 Prayers for Relationships (to Strengthen and Restore)
Relationships are some of the very best and most beautiful parts of this life. They reflect the heart of our God in so many ways -- reminding us of how loved we are, encouraging us in moments of...Friday, July 13, 2018
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Bible Verses about Depression
What does the Bible really say about depression? In biblical times, life was full of tribulations and unexpected catastrophes much like today. We have examples from scripture to emulate and to...Wednesday, July 4, 2018
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Bible Verses about Faith: Scriptures on Belief in God
What does the Bible say about faith? Hebrews 11:1 tells us, "...faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen."The encouragement of faith is a central message of the...Wednesday, July 4, 2018
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5 Prayers (and 15 Verses!) to Express Gratitude
A few years ago, I started a gratitude journal. It was tiny, fit in my pocket, and I took it with me everywhere. Throughout the day, I would take a few seconds to jot down little things I was...Friday, June 15, 2018