Despite having a promise from God to become the king of Israel, David struggled on the journey to becoming king. In fact, we see that he was hunted by Saul, betrayed, and often had moments of deep sadness. Yet, when his men spoke of stoning him, David did something unique—he found strength in God (1 Samuel 30:6). Your Greatest Attack.. read more

Struggling to fall asleep? I want to encourage you to take some time to say these prayers and invite God’s peace into your mind and heart as you try to fall asleep. 20 Scriptures to Help You Sleep 1. Prayer for Inner Peace“Lord Jesus, I ask You to quiet my thoughts and bring peace to my spirit. Let Your calming.. read more

Sleep is essential for our well-being, yet many of us find ourselves tossing and turning as our minds race with worries and anxieties. In these moments, Scripture can be a powerful tool to help us fix our eyes on the Lord and bring peace to our minds. I encourage you to fill your mind with God’s word and cling to.. read more

As a teenager, I struggled with intrusive thoughts, fearing I might say something against the Holy Spirit and not be forgiven. But what exactly does the Bible teach that this sin is? What did the Church Fathers believe it was? Here are a few things that can give you peace and clarity about this sin of blasphemy against the Holy.. read more

Shingles – A Harsh Reality Shingles – for some, it’s merely a term heard in passing during a TV commercial, but for others, it’s a harsh reality that disrupts their lives. This painful condition is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. It can result in a painful rash and is known to.. read more

In times of challenge and uncertainty, it’s easy to feel drained and overwhelmed. Yet, the Bible teaches us how to renew our spiritual strength and find peace. Here are four steps to help you reconnect with God and find your strength in Him. 4 Ways To Find Spiritual Strength 1. Choose to Make the Lord Your Source of Strength When.. read more

Recent Projects and Future Plans Recently, I took a step of faith on my birthday, following a strong conviction to focus our efforts on serving those in need, particularly the poor, orphans, and widows. With the support of VSM donors, we’ve been able to make significant strides in helping many individuals across the globe. Here’s a snapshot of what we’ve.. read more

Today, our marriage celebrates its 14th anniversary, entering those sweet teenage years. Recently, the Lord blessed our marriage with a little bundle of joy, our son Samuel, and we couldn’t be happier. Of course, our marriage isn’t always rosy—like others, we face our own challenges and differences. Here are a few lessons we’ve learned over the past 14 years.. read more

In the Bible, we see that Jesus often prayed all night, Daniel prayed for three weeks, and Nehemiah and the Israelites prayed a lengthy confession and repentance prayer in Nehemiah chapter 9. Longer prayers are needed in our walk with the Lord and provide a lengthy set of benefits. They help us focus, deepen our relationship with God, allow us.. read more

Not all prayers are the same. In fact, some prayers are not only unpleasing to God, but they can even border on witchcraft. Praying the wrong type of prayer can introduce problems in life rather than blessings. Here are the seven prayers that you should stop saying today. 7 Prayers to Avoid 1. Praying to Saints or Angels The first.. read more