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Breaking Free from Body Shame: Hope and High-Waisted Jeans

Do you remember the first time you encountered someone whose perception of her body was not in line with culture in the best way? The first time you met someone ...

Begin Again: Settle Down Deep in His Love

May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. — Ephesians 3:19 NLTPipín Ferreras wants to go deep, deeper than any person has ever ...

In Love with Distraction

Editor’s note: Even though we are all relying heavily on our phones and computers to stay connected during these times, it is vital that we remember our devices are our ...

Favor You Cannot Earn

OPENINGHave a volunteer read the opening out loud for the group.It’s that panicked feeling… you know, the one that comes to the surface when you see a friend celebrated for ...

Four Biblical Truths About Sickness and Death

Why do people get sick? This is one of the most pressing questions when it comes to healing, and it must be answered by using the Scriptures. Opinions and abuses ...

Embrace Change

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results. ~ Albert EinsteinThe mere idea of change can sometimes disquiet the soul, and ...

The Power of Faith

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. — Hebrews 11:1Debunking Christianity takes more than just trying to poke a hole ...

Bible Studies for the New Year

Is your small group or Sunday school class looking for a new Bible study for the new year? Time and time again in Scripture we are called to remember all ...

Hope Was Born

They shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. — Isaiah 35:10 NKJVThe black, velvety sky was clear and studded with sparkling stars that had looked ...

Star of Wonder, Star of Night

After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the One who has been ...

Take Care of Yourself

Editor’s Note: It’s been nearly two years now since the pandemic hit. If you’re like me, you’re probably feeling the nudge that you haven’t spent enough time caring for yourself. ...

Who’s Sitting at Your Table This Christmas?

I’ve always loved the Advent season. There is something uniquely special about preparing my heart and mind to celebrate the joy of Jesus’ birth and all that His life represents. ...

Praise for All Seasons: Psalm 150

Praise the Lord.Praise God in His sanctuary; praise Him in His mighty heavens.Praise Him for His acts of power;praise Him for His surpassing greatness.Praise Him with the sounding of the ...

A Bright Future

Christmas is the time of year when you are actually excited for snow, cold, and all things made of wool. We have a Savior to celebrate and a house that ...

And They Bowed Down and Worshiped Him

On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts ...

Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible: Mary's Song of Jesus' Coming Birth

Editors note: Did you know that Mary’s song of Jesus’ coming birth in the book of Luke echoes some of the same themes as Hannah’s song upon the birth of ...

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Free Bible Study featuring Max Lucado!

Free Bible Study featuring Max Lucado!

Face Uncertain Times with Unbreakable Courage

Join the FREE Online Bible Study and get access to 6 study videos and other Bible study resources - all free when you sign up! Study starts 10/5