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Being Right Doesn't Give You the Right
Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin. — Proverbs 17:19 I just love to have the last word. Especially in my marriage. And my insistence on being the last one to ...
Hoodwinked: Building Bridges, Not Fences When Others Mother Differently
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. — Ephesians ...
The Prison of People Pleasing
Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I ...
A Look at the Lord
When Jesus walked the dusty roads and fields of the Holy Land, He had just as much time as we do: twenty-four hours a day. One-hundred and sixty-eight hours a ...
The Prison of People Pleasing
Session One Memory Verse“Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to ...
The High Price of Nice
The act of being nice has been asked of us since we were tots. Who of us doesn’t remember our parents telling us to “play nice” with our siblings or ...
Family Fume: Speaking in Love
One spring day, I sat in my backyard with my friend Suzy and our kids. While we relaxed in lawn chairs, sipping lemonade, a few of the children played on ...
What Would Jesus Say on Social Media?
If you play the fool and exalt yourself, or if you plan evil, clap your hand over your mouth! – Proverbs 30:32Here it is, translated for social media: “If you ...
Laced with Grace
Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. — Proverbs 16:24I am such a Bible nerd. Not only do I love to learn the ...
How to Lose Control and Keep the Faith
Cue the Queen Esther is the scriptural role model for how to control what you should and trust God with what you can’t. And, more importantly, how to decide which ...
Squabbles, Spats, and Such: 8 Cues from the Life of Joseph
Just what can we learn from this tale of drama lifted right off the pages of the Old Testament? What cues can we take from Joseph about how we should ...
Talking: Taming the Tongue
The apostle James has more good advice about the tongue.My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to ...
Finding Your Big "Why?"
In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in Heaven. — Matthew 5:16Video: Finding Your Big “Why?”Play ...
Answering Our Own Prayers
Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” — Luke ...
Keep It Shut Bible Study
Sparks, Squabbles, Spats, and Such: Our Words MatterDeath and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. – Proverbs 18:21Editor’s Note: ...
Zip It and Pray!
How to Talk to God Before You Talk to OthersPrayer will make a man cease from sin, or sin will entice a man to cease from prayer. ~ John BunyanWhen ...
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Free Online Bible Study with Lysa TerKeurst
Having your trust broken can be life-altering, but it doesn't have to be life-ruining.... Join the FREE Online Bible Study with Lysa TerKeurst and get access to 6 study videos and other Bible study resources - all free when you sign up! Study starts 1/21