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The Perfect Beach Trip

He who observes the wind will not sow, And he who regards the clouds will not reap.As you do not know what is the way of the wind,Or how the ...

Calming or Crashing

Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm. — Mark 4:39 Once the ...

Teachers, Pray for Your Students

Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; but his ...

For the Teacher Who Has Anxiety

Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” — Isaiah 30:21 NIV ...

Pray for Teachers!

Editor’s note: Summer is in full swing, but back-to-school will be here before we know it! Let’s pray for teachers! Some kids are in summer school and those teachers need ...

You Are Chosen and Loved, So Don’t Worry!

Chosen Do you ever feel unnoticed? New clothes and styles may help for a while. But if you want permanent change, learn to see yourself as God sees you: He ...

Change Starts with You, Not Your Children

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. — Galatians 5:22-23 “Nate! You stop yelling and chasing your sister! Right now!” ...

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 ...

Pressing through the Pain

Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. — James 4:8 NKJV Does it ever feel like the heartbreak in your life is trying to break you? ...

From Despair to Lament

Editor’s note: Yesterday, Ben Locke, author of In Our Suffering, Lord Be Near wrote a deeply encouraging devotion for us about how God is near to the brokenhearted and will ...

Do I Really Believe God Is Good?

When I receive the diagnosis that confirms my body is falling apart. When I am in the throes of addiction without any tangible path out. When I get a phone ...

No Comparison

Sovereign God, Help me to lead the life that You have assigned to me — and to be content. I need to beware of comparing my situation with someone else’s, ...

Let It Be Done to Me According to Your Will

And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” — Luke 1:46–47 Let us imagine that Mary, at twelve years old, was living ...

The Ultimate Passover Lamb

Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! — John 1:29 Where, exactly, in Bethlehem was Jesus born? Modern people from the European tradition often ...

Storm

Editor’s note: We love a beautiful coffee table book, especially for summer! I pull out my copy of Anne Neilson’s Angels every summer and enjoy it again and again. It ...

Did Jesus Have Fun?

Writings from He Gets Us From the beginning, we’ve wanted to share the real Jesus. At some point along the way, we realized that despite our best efforts to show ...

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Free Christmas Bible Study!

Free Christmas Bible Study!

Advent isn't just about waiting... let's get ready for Christmas with a fresh sense of anticipation! Join this short 4-week study and get access to 4 study videos with Christine Caine and Lisa Harper and other Advent resources - all free when you sign up! Study starts 12/2.