Your Nightly Prayer: Evening Prayers for Christians

How comfortable are you with being still—sitting in silence and waiting for God to speak? For many of us, stillness feels uncomfortable because our world runs on constant noise and motion. And if you struggle with anxiety, slowing down can feel even harder. Fear whispers that you can’t afford to pause, that silence is unsafe, and that you must stay busy to stay in control.

A few years ago, I played my first “real” round of golf—and quickly learned what a mulligan was. It’s the do-over shot you get when you mess up. No penalty. No shame. Just another chance.

That’s exactly what God’s grace gives us, only far greater. In Christ, we aren’t patched u...

When life gets hard, it’s easy to lose sight of God’s faithfulness. Our problems can feel so loud and so close that they take up all the space in our minds—and before we know it, we’re focused more on the storm than the Savior.

But God has not changed. His character is still steady, merciful, and true. Even when we can’t feel Him, He...

There comes a season when our children’s dreams move beyond our reach—sent off into the unknown, waiting on decisions we cannot control. For parents of high school seniors, this year holds both celebration and ache, pride and letting go. God alone sees the full picture. As the year ahead unfolds, He invites us to trust Him more deeply—to place both our children’s futures a...

John 3:16 beautifully captures the entire Gospel in one verse. It tells the story of a God whose love was so great that He came down to rescue us. We could not save ourselves, but God, moved by immeasurable love, gave His Son so we could have eternal life. Jesus did not come reluctantly—He willingly laid down His life to defeat sin and death and to set us free. Christmas reminds us that love...

As one year ends and another begins, it’s natural to reflect on what has been—both the victories and the regrets. Often, the moments we replay most are the failures and poor decisions we wish we could change. But God reminds us that the past is meant to be a place of learning, not dwelling. He is always moving us forward. When we release the weight of yesterday through repentance and f...

The quiet days between Christmas and the New Year invite reflection. As the busyness fades, we’re given space to look back—not only at moments of joy, but also at seasons of hardship. Gratitude doesn’t deny pain; it acknowledges God’s presence within it. Even in uncertainty, thanksgiving shifts our hearts to recognize how faithfully God has carried us through every circums...

David wrote these words while hiding in a cave, pursued by King Saul and far from the throne God had promised him. His circumstances did not look victorious or hopeful, yet his heart still lifted praise to God. David reminds us that God is not only worthy of glory when life feels settled, but even—perhaps especially—when life feels dark and uncertain. Christmas assures us that God com...

Christmas invites us to pause and remember the grace we have received through Jesus. Whether this season feels joyful or heavy, Christ offers grace that never runs out. John describes it as “grace upon grace”—a continual outpouring that meets us daily with forgiveness, mercy, and love we did not earn. Each layer of grace builds upon the last, reminding us that God’s generos...

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given.”
— Isaiah 9:6

SOMETHING TO PONDER

A reflection on the gift of Christ and the peace He brings to a weary world.

The holidays are full of excitement. Th...

I came to a saving faith in Christ in my 30s, by which time I had read, heard about, or seen the Nativity story many times. A Charlie Brown Christmas probably gave me my first real reference point, and my parents shared a few highlights every December 25th—which also happens to be my birthday. I learned that a baby was born in a manger and that Magi brough...

Psalm 46 was written by the sons of Korah, a group of Levites who served as musicians in the temple. In this psalm, they reflect on a world filled with chaos and upheaval. They likely had events such as the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem in mind—but even today, the world often feels no different. We, too, live in a time of uncertainty, noise, and unrest.

The ...

When God created the world, He lovingly designed the Garden of Eden as a place where humanity could flourish. Everything Adam and Eve needed was provided—yet the greatest gift was not the beauty or abundance of the garden itself, but the presence of God. Eden was a place where humanity could walk, talk, and commune with the Creator.

Genesis describes how G...

When Peter wrote the words in tonight’s verse, he was addressing believers who had been forced to flee their homes and scattered throughout the Roman Empire. These early Christians were facing intense persecution because of their faith in Jesus. In fact, Peter himself would soon be executed during this same period.

Understanding the context of this letter ...

It’s easy to look around during the holidays and see joy everywhere. Christmas music plays wherever we go, decorations fill our streets, and neighborhood homes glow with lights. I even see cars driving by adorned with wreaths and ornaments.

I love the white twinkly lights of Christmas. I love the glow of the tree in a dimly lit room, a fire crackling nearb...

My daughter is part of the color guard at her high school. During band performances, they flip flags and wooden rifles in carefully choreographed routines.

A couple of weeks ago, the band and color guard had an all-day practice, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. That afternoon, we received a text inviting family and friends to watch a free performance. We arrived at the foot...

“O Come, O Come Emmanuel” is not what most people would consider a typical Christmas carol. Its somber melody and chant-like tone feel out of place among upbeat tunes and festive imagery. Yet this ancient hymn, drawn from the “O Antiphons,” beautifully captures the heart of Christmas: longing, waiting, and hope breaking into darkness.

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What is the best Christmas gift you’ve ever received? Maybe it was something you deeply hoped and prayed for, or perhaps it was an unexpected surprise—something so wonderful you would never have imagined it could be yours. Most meaningful gifts come from someone who knows us well, who understands what will bless our hearts.

But no one knows us better...

In elementary school, teachers occasionally dimmed the lights, held a finger to their lips, and offered the class a few moments of silence—time to settle down, breathe, and refocus. In those quiet minutes, details otherwise overlooked suddenly became noticeable: the soft wind through a cracked window, the way sunlight bounced off the whiteboard. Silence created space to see clearly again.