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For Generations Yet Unborn

But truly we have done this out of concern, for a reason, saying, ‘In time to come your sons may say to our sons, “What have you to do with ...

Gather the Good and Throw It in the Pot

Each person is given something to do that shows who God is: Everyone gets in on it, everyone benefits. — 1 Corinthians 12:7 MSG There is a children’s story called ...

Physical Weakness, Spiritual Maturity

I turned fifty last year. I’ve probably peaked. A strange thing starts happening in your forties. Weakness happens. Eyes can’t see the words on the menu. Gray hairs multiply. A ...

When Your Mind Needs Rest

You would never know it was a public beach. We were the only souls in sight. I still can’t remember exactly how we heard about it when we first moved ...

Information About God Pales Next to Intimacy With Jesus

Editor’s note: You’re invited to join us for A Jesus Shaped Life Online Bible Study starting August 11th! We’re going to learn how knowing God’s character, His love for us, ...

Searching the Scriptures: Exploring My Orthodoxy

Editor’s note: We’re kicking off a beautiful new Online Bible Study — A Jesus-Shaped Life — starting August 11th with Lisa Harper and you’re invited to join us! Sign up ...

Declaring Independence

Adopted on July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence stated that the thirteen American colonies were “Free and Independent States” and that “all political connection between them and the State ...

Four Heaven-Sent Gifts

Lord, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us. You have put gladness in my heart,More than in the season that their grain and wine increased.I will both lie ...

Prayer That Is Answered Immediately

Daniel had seen with his own eyes the sacred golden vessels that had been used in temple worship of the living God used at a pagan feast for the pleasure ...

How to Read the Gospels

Editor’s note: Do you ever feel like you get lost in the weeds when you read the Bible, or that you don’t understand the story arc from beginning to end, ...

A Root of the Hurt

Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. — Psalm 51:7 Why is it that sometimes those I love and ...

A Lion on a Leash

Prophetic Connection: While it may seem like the Antichrist has unlimited power, Scripture reveals that God will remain in control even throughout the Tribulation. The four major kingdoms depicted in ...

When You Find Yourself In Yet Another Dark Valley

Right now, a rose and cedar candle is crackling by my side, conjuring up memories of charcoal fires by the beaches of the Michigan lakes of my childhood. It’s the ...

Overflowing with Blessings

Draw near to me with a thankful heart, aware that your cup is overflowing with blessings. Gratitude enables you to perceive Me more clearly and to rejoice in our Love-relationship. ...

Make Them Count

Researchers have conservatively estimated that the average American is exposed to any- where between twenty-five thousand and thirty-five thousand words a day in some form or another, with some studies ...

Letting Go

The world will tell you that the ultimate success is a big bank account, or being famous, or having a husband and kids. If we’re honest, though, many of us ...

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Free Bible Study featuring Lisa Harper!

Free Bible Study featuring Lisa Harper!

Discover a faith that goes deeper than facts. Join the FREE Online Bible Study and get access to 7 study videos and other Bible study resources - all free when you sign up! Study starts 8/11