Blog Posts by Laurie McClure

The Best of 2021

The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association recently announced the bestselling Christian books of 2021 and we are proud to share that many of our authors shined! Here are just a few ...

When Strivings Cease Session Five — Freed to Do Good

Serve one another humbling in love. — Galatians 5:13We aren’t saved by good works; we are saved to do good works in love! ~ RCSHi, friends! It’s week five of ...

When Strivings Cease Session Four — Completely Changed

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. — 2 Corinthians 5:17My life can either point to ...

You're Invited to the 3:16 The Numbers of Hope OBS

For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. — John 3:16The most ...

Know How Much You Are Loved

This is the month that most of us celebrate love. But, love isn’t merely romantic. Let’s remember that the greatest love, the purest love, the most expansive, wildest, most radical ...

When Strivings Cease Session Three — Released From Shame

As far as the east is from the west, so far does He remove our transgressions from us. — Psalm 103:12Grace will replace our shame if we let it… if ...

When Strivings Cease Session Two — Costly, but Free

And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with Him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record ...

When Strivings Cease Session One — Favor You Cannot Earn

Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. — Hebrews 4:16There ...

Fiction Friday: January Reads

Snowed in? Or just staying out of the cold? Perfect! Grab these fiction titles and curl up for a long winter’s read by the fire. There’s nothing we enjoy more ...

Take Care of Yourself

Editor’s Note: It’s been nearly two years now since the pandemic hit. If you’re like me, you’re probably feeling the nudge that you haven’t spent enough time caring for yourself. ...

You’re Invited to the When Strivings Cease Online Bible Study

Let 2022 be your year to find rest from striving!Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you ...

Bestsellers of the Year - 2021

Editor’s Note: Have you ever wondered what other people read this year? What readers loved and gifted for others? Here are our top 10 bestselling books for 2021 among your ...

Because of Bethlehem Session Two — Worship Works Wonders

Oh, how my soul praises the Lord. How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! For the Mighty One is holy, and He has done great things for me. ~ ...

Welcome to Because of Bethlehem Week One!

The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood. — John 1:14 MSGThe celebration of Advent is possible only to those who are troubled in soul, who know ...

Our Advent 2021 Must Haves

Editor’s Note: Has there ever been a more appropriate year to celebrate the incarnation of the King of Glory? Or more of a need? We’ve curated our favorite books for ...

You're Invited to the Because of Bethlehem Online Bible Study

Believe it or not, Christmas is right around the corner! This year, we’re anticipating it all: the Christmas choir rehearsals, family photos all decked out in red plaid, the trip ...

Free Resources

Free Online Bible Study by Jennie Allen

Free Online Bible Study by Jennie Allen

What does the Bible tell us about our emotions? Join the free Untangle Your Emotions Online Bible Study and get exclusive content from author Jennie Allen, 6 study videos, and other Bible study resources - all free when you sign up! Study starts 6/10.