“Help us be in position to point them in love back to You, God.” That was a prayer by Joshua Lynn, Lead Pastor of Community Church at Hackleburg in Alabama during the final prayer for Sunday’s service, January 10, 2021. After praying this prayer, referencing the present turmoil in our nation and world, Pastor Lynn … Continue reading Be Prepared to Answer

“For He says: ‘In an acceptable time I have heard you, And in the day of salvation I have helped you.’ Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation” (2 Corinthians 6:2). Like so many verses in the Bible, this verse doesn’t seem to match up with our experiences with our prodigals, but we … Continue reading Clear the Path

The Lord is our Teacher and the Teacher of our prodigals. He teaches truth always. His commandments are for our good, His way is our best option, and His plan is perfect. He also makes sure we know it all, if we just listen and hear. You The Bible is clear—we are taught by the … Continue reading Taught by the Lord

“Tami, we have compassed this mountain long enough.”   Loosely quoting Deuteronomy 1:6, a spiritual mentor said this to me, possibly because she was tired of hearing my worries, but mostly because I was not yet dwelling in the place of peace,  rest, and trust in God she knew from experience to be possible. Instead, … Continue reading Time to Leave the Mountain

For you it may be the mountains, your prayer closet, a riverside, a sunset or sun rising, but for me it is the ocean. When I am near the ocean, God seems closer. He has created some amazing visits between Himself and me while I was visiting the ocean. I’ve witnessed His greatness, stood in … Continue reading Answers to Short Prayers