Blog Posts by Laurie McClure
Blog Posts by Laurie McClure
Meaningful Christian Gifts for 2026 Graduates
The tassels are turning, and caps are flying! Graduation marks a massive milestone for our students (and for their families!). It brings a whirlwind of excitement, eager anticipation, and naturally, ...
Spring Reading: Refresh Your Bookshelf and Your Faith
Hey, friends! Spring has sprung! The weather is warming up, the flowers are finally pushing through the soil, and the days are getting wonderfully longer. There is something truly special ...
Honoring Every Kind of Mom This Mother's Day
Honoring the Beautiful Heart of Motherhood Motherhood is both messy and beautiful, right? But, it's also a divine calling! God entrusts women with the incredible task of shaping lives, comforting ...
Find Peace With The Way of the Wildflower
Have you seen the gorgeous devotional by Ruth Chou Simons, The Way of the Wildflower? It's my new go-to gift! We often carry heavy burdens we were never meant to ...
Discovering Jesus on Every Page: Why I Love The Jesus Bible
From the first word to the last, the Bible is about how much Almighty God loves us and it all points to the Person of Jesus Christ. The principal idea? ...
Why Prayer Matters: Building a Daily Connection with God All Year Long
Prayer is such a powerful part of daily life for Christians — it’s how we connect with the Lord, find peace, and get the strength we need to face whatever ...
Walk Closer to Jesus: Essential Readings for Lent and Easter
Do you want to get closer to Jesus during Lent and Easter? It's challenging to quiet the clamor of every day life and it can be so easy to miss the ...
Books for New Year, New You
Are you ready for 2026? Have you been thinking about what your goals and intentions are to make next year better than 2025? I have. Many of us craft resolutions ...
Investigating Faith in Jesus — Lee Strobel Books Just for You
From Skeptic to Believer: The Investigative Faith of Lee Strobel What happens when a hard-nosed, award-winning journalist from the Chicago Tribune decides to investigate Christianity? For Lee Strobel, it was ...
The Sparkle of Christmas Stories for Children
There's a special kind of sparkle that fills the air during Christmas! Twinkling lights, the smell of gingerbread, and carols playing softly. But one of the most cherished traditions is ...
Where to Start Reading the Bible, with Verses and Tips!
So, you're ready to start reading the Bible but feeling a bit overwhelmed about where to start? Don't worry, you're not alone! The Bible is actually a large compilation of books. For ...
Hope from America's Pastor — Max Lucado Books Just for You
How Pastor Max Lucado Inspires Christians Through Life's Journey Max Lucado has touched millions of hearts across the globe through his unique ability to weave biblical truths into everyday struggles ...
Fall Books: Fall 2025 Christian Books Just for You
New Fall Books Roundup You crown the year with Your goodness, and Your paths drip with abundance. — Psalm 65:11 Fall is in the air! To me, that automatically means... it's time ...
Having a Hard Time Focusing While You Read the Bible? The Clear Focus Bible Is for You!
Does your mind wander during your quiet time? There's a Bible for that! NIV Clear Focus Bible, dark brown Clear Focus Bible I don't know about you, but sometimes I ...
Books on Prayer: How to Pray
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. — Philippians 4:6 Ask, seek, knock. (Matthew 7:7) There are ...
5 Studies on Prayer
Philippians 4:6-7 tells us that we shouldn’t be anxious about anything but pray about everything. Ev.er.y.thing! Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with ...
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