surviving the lockdown lunacy

October 11, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

The pandemic. The lockdowns. The lunacy and rhetoric from politicians who care more about power than people. It’s enough to make anyone feel nuts! Several weeks ago God prompted me to start a slow-reading of Philippians. It has become a lifeline of sorts. After all, Paul wrote the letter to the Philippians while he was […]

Pursuing peace and quiet

March 6, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

By Erika Rizkallah The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. Psalm 23:1-3 What pictures come to mind when you think about the words peace and quiet? Try closing your eyes and pondering for […]

Be strange. Be weird. Be a blessing.

July 17, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

By Erika Rizkallah I was watching Fox News the other day and happened to see the story about a group of Evangelical church leaders praying over President Trump. Maybe you saw it too. Erin Burnett, a CNN news anchor, did a segment on it and said, “all these people sort of touching him” was “very […]

God still does miracles. Do you believe?

November 16, 2016.Reading time 6 minutes.

For you make me glad by your deeds, O Lord; I sing for joy at the works of your hands. How great are your works, O Lord, how profound your thoughts! Psalm 92:4-5 Do you believe God still does miracles? I ask because in this day and age, many don’t. Even Christians. Over the years […]

Called to struggle

June 14, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

By Erika Rizkallah For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:12 Out of the darkness comes light. Do you believe this? Whenever a mass killing streams across […]

Helping kids understand prayer

November 1, 2015.Reading time 2 minutes.

By Erika Rizkallah The other night as we were praying together my son, Sam, said, “Mom, how do you talk to someone you can’t see?” “Well, it’s the same as talking to anyone you have a relationship with. Like me or dad.” “Yeah, but how do you know God’s real? We can’t actually see him.” […]

Struggling with prayer: 5 Tips to jumpstart your prayer life

June 15, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

Is regular prayer a struggle for you? If so, don’t worry. Like everything new and unfamiliar, becoming a prayer warrior takes time and practice. I’ll never forget the first time I went into Starbucks. For months I heard people talking about the delicious coffee drinks and I desperately wanted to experience what all the buzz […]