By Shannon Leibold The most often repeated command in the Bible is this: “Do not fear.” God instructs us not to be afraid, not because there aren’t very real things to be scared of in this world, but because He’s calling us to faith in Him. Fear is a natural response to dangerous and unknown…
By Shannon Leibold Throughout Scripture, praying women in the Bible stand out as powerful examples of faith, courage, and devotion.These women turned to God in desperation, gratitude, and purpose, showing the life-changing power of prayer. Whether pleading for a child, interceding for a nation, or offering praise, their prayers moved the heart of God and shaped history. Women in the Bible have a special place in the story of redemption. These women are life-bringers, world-changers and truth-tellers. Each one not only brings warmth, wisdom and grace to relationships, but they also speak truth, engage in good deeds, and nurture the next generation. These mighty women have one thing…
By Shannon Leibold If you’ve been struggling with a stagnant prayer life, you might be asking how to rekindle your prayer life and grow deeper in your connection with God. It’s common for prayer to feel more like a checklist than a meaningful conversation, but there’s hope. I want to share a simple 5-step method that will helped me rekindle my prayer life, and can help light a fire for you, too. I squirmed in the pew as the pastor talked about the importance of prayer in the life of a believer. Not that I disagreed with anything he was saying – in fact, I would be quick…
By Shannon Leibold I come from wide-open spaces and barefoot summers and rows of corn taller than my head. Filling the role of the son he never had, I was my farmer-Dad’s shadow. In the spring, I stood on the back of the seed drill watching those little bean seeds fall into the earth as…
