Scripture Prayer
Empower and ignite your prayers through Scripture Prayer. Learn more in these inspiring articles by author and teacher, Melissa McLaughlin~ Truthful Grace. Passionate prayer!
Holding On to God’s Love Through the Pain
By Melissa McLaughlin Love Through the Pain Searing pain torched my back. Longstanding back issues, combined with the strain of age and use, resulted in physical agony that brought me to a complete halt. Following therapy, medication, treatments, and all manner of medical interventions, I found myself on the surgeon’s schedule for back surgery. And … Read more
Unexpected Blessings
By Melissa McLaughlin The Hunt I searched high and low to no avail. Where could it be? I had purchased a multipack box of disinfecting wipes earlier in the month for spot cleaning around the house. The first pack of wipes was used up. So during a recent cleaning frenzy, I rushed to grab the … Read more
The Power of Short Prayers
By Melissa McLaughlin A Powerful Prayer in Song I woke that morning to a surprise from God. Just as my eyes opened a praise song popped into my head. Blessed be the name of the Lord ~by Don Moen I hadn’t heard this song in years. The music and lyrics echoed in my heart for … Read more
10 Scripture Blessings for Fathers
By Melissa McLaughlin An Umbrella of Love As a young married couple, sadness like a crushing wave swept over us when my father-in-law passed away before our first child was born. My husband described the loss of his dad like an umbrella of love and protection that was abruptly ripped away. When trudging through a … Read more
10 Scripture Blessings for Mothers
By Melissa McLaughlin How do you thank a mother? How do you thank someone who held you, nursed you and cared for you when you could not care for yourself? How do you thank a mother? No mother is ever perfect, of course. But a Godly mother’s love is strong, self-sacrificing and desires the best … Read more
Why We Pray for Our Leaders
By Melissa McLaughlin Large and in Charge We’ve all been there at some point. You are the one left in charge. Maybe your role is: At some point in time, we have all been the person in charge. Being called to a position of leadership is humbling, rewarding and exhausting. Why We Pray for Our … Read more
Jesus’ Teaching on Prayer – 3 Parables
By Melissa McLaughlin We all love a good story! I have an uncle who can tell a story like nobody’s business. Complete with animated facial expressions, exuberant gestures and winsome voice inflection. The listeners are always captivated and waiting for the punchline at the end. Jesus knew the power of a good story and used … Read more
How Did Jesus Pray? The Model Prayer
By Melissa McLaughlin Close Communication Who is your closest friend? Our closest friends are typically those with whom we share our deepest aches, goofiest moments and most candid thoughts. We rest in their love for us knowing they will enjoy the high points, cry with us in the low points and gently but honestly correct … Read more
How to Pray According to God’s Will
By Melissa McLaughlin How do I pray according to God’s will? How do I pray the heart of God? As I ponder these questions, one of my childhood memories comes to mind. I was in second or third grade. Each month, the teacher passed out a form for students to order paperback children’s books. When … Read more
How can we give thanks in all things?
Can we give thanks in all things? Yes, we can always thank God for the circumstances that draw us closer to Him. But sometimes that is the only redeeming element to be found.
If we can’t give thanks to God for all things, how can we give thanks to God IN all things?
When Everything Falls Apart: 7 Strategies to Get You Through
What do you do when everything falls apart? When the relationship collapses, when the diagnosis is grim, when your job or ministry disintegrates. Here are 7 strategies to get you through the tough times in life.