The Love Offering Guest Blog Series Archives

Less Babble, More Fruit: How Scripture Can Transform Your Prayers by Alli Patterson

Jul 21, 2026

My prayers used to be long, rambling conversations with God—more like catching up with a friend than intentional time in prayer. Over time, I realized my prayers lacked focus and depth. Everything changed when I discovered five powerful types of prayer woven throughout Scripture: Praise, Thanks, Confess, Ask, and Fight. These biblical prayer patterns helped me pray with greater purpose, clarity, and faith. If you’ve ever wondered how to make your prayer life more meaningful, these five simple categories can transform the way you talk with God.

Create Space for the Great Commandment by Lysa TerKeurst

Jul 14, 2026

One of the greatest gifts we can offer someone who is hurting is a safe place to be honest about their struggles. Whether around a table, on a walk, or through a simple text message, our presence and compassion can remind others they are seen, loved, and not alone. While we can’t fix every situation, we can create space for God’s Spirit to move and bring comfort to weary hearts.

Yadah, Yadah! by Jill van Opstal-Popa

Jul 7, 2026

Discover the biblical meaning of “Yadah,” the Hebrew word for praise, thanksgiving, and worship. A devotional reflection on gratitude, surrender, and God’s enduring love.

From “Christian” to Christ by Ash Ruddy

Jun 30, 2026

I spent most of my life believing in God without truly depending on Him. When my premature son fought for his life, my comfortable faith collapsed — and I encountered Christ in a way I never had before. This is a story about surrender, suffering, and discovering what it truly means to walk with Jesus.

Unwinding Your Mom-Anger DNA by Janel Breitenstein

Jun 23, 2026

When water began dripping through my downstairs bathroom light fixture on a Sunday morning, I didn’t realize God was about to use a plumbing disaster to expose something deeper—my own anger. Parenting has a way of revealing what’s hidden beneath the surface, and sometimes our attempts to manage behavior are really attempts to manage shame. In this honest reflection on motherhood, discipline, and the gospel, Janel Breitenstein explores the difference between parenting through shame and parenting through grace-filled conviction—and why true heart change always begins with truth.