Have You Missed Your Calling? Maybe You Didn’t Know

Keith KettenringBible Insights, Christian Living, Prayer & Fasting, The Uncommon Journey, Uncategorized

The other night, Rhonda and I happened upon a short film on the life of Florence Nightengale. At a time when medicine was a “men-only” profession, she had a calling from God to be a nurse taking her into unexplored territory challenging the status quo. Her father did not approve. Yet, she was determined to fulfill her calling no matter … Read More

Getting Serious About Knowing God in Prayer

Keith KettenringChristian Living, Prayer & Fasting, The Uncommon Journey

Since starting to establish a online platform, I receive 10-12 email messages everyday from people eager to inform and sell me their insights on how to have a successful internet platform. They’re telling me how to blog, podcast, use Facebook and Twitter, write, develop online courses and ebooks, publish, do webinars and videos, and build a recognized brand. But, none … Read More

It’s Been an Honor to Join You in Prayer

Keith KettenringChristian Living, Prayer & Fasting, The Uncommon Journey

From February 18 – April 7, 2018 I had the honor to pray for almost 200 people every day. Names were given to me by readers of The UnCommon Journey and friends who receive the Homestead House Ministries newsletter.   [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] Most of the names were from people I know personally. A few I’ve never met. Names came from close … Read More

How to Have A Fuller, Flourishing Relationship with God

Keith KettenringChristian Living, Prayer & Fasting, The Uncommon Journey

Living more fully into your life with Christ takes place by taking small steps. If you sense that God is inviting you to a better, closer relationship, how can you effectively answer the invitation? You cannot keep doing the same things and expect different results. That’s a description of insanity, right? If you need to know God better (who doesn’t?), … Read More

Prayer For Dummies (You & Me!)

Keith KettenringChristian Living, Prayer & Fasting, The Uncommon Journey

I was “educated” at a Christian university, Christian theological seminary, and Christian doctoral program (at another Christian university/seminary). One would think that in all the classes I took there would have been at least one class that taught students how to pray. Good grief! Prayer is seen all through the scriptures – Old & New. All the greats of Scripture … Read More

Does Your Prayer Life Need A Boost? Thoughtfully Upgrade It With A Prayer Rule

Keith KettenringChristian Living, Prayer & Fasting, The Uncommon Journey

Prayer is a mystery but it is not rocket science. You can have a vibrant prayer life filled with joy and confidence in God. My prayer life moved to another level when I established a prayer rule and practiced the rule regularly. This can happen to you as well.  [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] A prayer rule is the outline of a daily … Read More