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From Worry to Worship: How Praise Transforms Our Perspective

Let’s take a look at how we, as Christians, can go from worry to worship, and how it changes our perspective on life. We’ve all been there. Lying awake at 2 AM, staring at the ceiling, mentally rerunning every possible outcome of tomorrow’s problems. Whether it’s bills, relationships, job stress, or that “what if” worry … Read more

Prayer Warrior: Unlocking the Power of Persistent Prayer

by Karen S Musselman

Our church has a huge prayer warrior team! Whenever myself, husband, close friend or family member needs prayer, I always go to my prayer warriors at church! Have you ever heard the term “prayer warrior” and wondered what it’s all about? It sounds a bit intense, doesn’t it? Almost like you need to be some … Read more

How to Pray to Jesus and Prayers of Gratitude

by Karen S Musselman

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You’ve probably heard that God wants you to pray to Him in Jesus’ name, but how do you pray to Jesus? Praying to Jesus isn’t something we always do naturally, and it can be difficult to know where to start and how to actually talk with Him about your needs and concerns. I have this … Read more

Don’t Give Up – Give It to God

by Karen S Musselman

A friend of mine shared one of her devotionals online and the notation said, “Don’t Give Up – Give It to God.” This is not only inspirational on the day you read it, but it’s something that, as Christians, we should never forget. No matter what hand you’re dealt in your life, it’s never too … Read more

When It Rains It Pours

by Karen S Musselman

It’s a well-known adage: “When it rains, it pours.” Unfortunately, it’s usually said when things seem to keep going wrong, one rotten incident after the other. Things seem to happen in clusters, too, and you’ll eventually hear someone blurt it out: When it rains, it pours. When It Rains It Pours – On Our Cars … Read more

Faith Can Move Mountains – Or Can It?

by Karen S Musselman

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Yes, faith can move mountains! Mountains of worry, mountains of anxiety, mountains of fear, mountains of frustration… Whatever mountains you’re facing, faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and trusting in His will makes those mountains into molehills that you can walk right through. Matthew 17:20 “Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small … Read more

The Power of Prayer

by Karen S Musselman

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Do you realize the true power of prayer? Many people who call themselves Christians, and even true Christians, often don’t understand the power of heartfelt prayer. Prayer is how we communicate with God our Father. It is in His will that we pray. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; … Read more