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Pinches and Grace

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 4:16Thought ...

The DNA of a Disciple-Making Movement

Imagine a day when Jesus-style disciple making is the norm for the local church. Everyday Christians are engaged in relationships with people (inside and outside the church) so that they ...

It's My Marriage and I'll Cry If I Want To

“Don’t cry!”“It’s okay to cry,” Leslie whimpered.We were having lunch at a favorite restaurant, talking about I don’t know what when out of nowhere, or so it seemed, Leslie’s eyes ...

Receiving the Blessing

The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make His face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up His countenance upon thee, and give ...

What Lies Beneath — Idolatry Is the Issue

Idolatry is huge in the Bible, dominant in our personal lives, and irrelevant in our mistaken estimations. — Os GuinnessImagine a man who has been coughing constantly. This cough keeps ...

Obedience: Simple, But Not Easy

[Jesus] said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.” Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But ...

Communicating Love and Respect in Marriage

God’s way of communicating in marriage is to talk with words of unconditional love and respect.“If,” comments a wife, “I’m in the middle of a conversation with my husband that ...

Lost That Lovin’ Feeling: Your Honeymoon With God Should Never Be Over

So what do you do if you’re a fan who wants to be a follower but your heart just isn’t in it? You want to come after Christ with a ...

Loved, Honored, and Celebrated by God

(On and On)There came a voice from heaven: “You are My Son, My dear Son! I’m delighted with You.” — Luke 3:22Humans seek acceptance through so many things — whether ...

Cherish Your Spouse: Affirm the Gospel

One of the best ways to cherish your spouse with words is by affirming the gospel — the essential message of Christianity — and regularly planting its truth in your ...

Letting Go: Love Has Teeth

If you live with a prodigal, you know what it means to love someone. Love is a means of survival. Love is what gets you up each morning and inspires ...

No Failure Is Fatal

Joshua 8:1-29I have a distinct memory from the 1991 Super Bowl. I’m not a football junkie. Nor do I have extraordinary recall. Truth is, I don’t remember anything about the ...

What's Your Story?

In the beginning…Once upon a time…It was a dark and stormy night…Each of our stories has a unique beginning. My story started differently than yours, and yours began differently than ...

Earnestly Desire Spiritual Gifts

The Holy Spirit wants to be pursued and will not be pushed. This is just another way of saying that if we want to see and experience the full range ...

Jesus Said to Get Some Rest

Aid StationsI settled in at a coffee shop to read and journal.It was the perfect, peaceful setting to quiet my heart and reflect on life. But my tranquility was quickly ...

Peace... The Lord Is There

MorningThe fruit of the Spirit is… peace.To be spiritually minded is life and peace. God has called us to peace. • Peace I leave with you, My peace I give ...

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