prayer
Suffering and Friendship: True Rejoicing in the Lord
Based on Philippians 4 Has anyone ever dismissed your pain by simply telling you to rejoice in the Lord? I have seen Christians use this phrase in so many hurtful ways, and I was so encouraged to read these well…
Suffering and Friendship: 3 Counter-Cultural Prayers for Your Friends
When I thank my friends, it’s usually for something they have done. But Paul begins his letter to the Philippians by thanking them for who they are. He thanks God for them, and prays for them with joy. He holds…
Encouraging Resource: How to Pray Using Scripture
I’ve been doing a Summer Scripture Series on Instagram and Facebook. On Monday mornings I post a Scripture verse, and an example of how to use that verse to pray. I know that not all of you are on social…
Comforting Our Friends with the Gift of Lament
An ARTICLE I wrote recently for RisenMotherhood was a special tying together of so many things I enjoy writing about: serving our friends, sharing comfort, the gift of lament, etc. The article walks through how we can help our friends…
