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Single Parent Families in the Family of God

You’ve noticed her the past few Sundays now, slipping into the pews at the back as the service starts. She patiently guides a little girl and an even littler boy ...

Are You Painting Your Masterpiece with My Pain?

Honest Prayers for The Darkest Times Dear God, I was making a list of things I know for sure, but when I went to write “God loves me,” I couldn’t ...

The Exodus Begun

Editor’s note: The Chronological Study Bible includes every word of Scripture, just in historical order. These Bibles include maps, notes, illustrations, information on artifacts, what was going on culturally during ...

Father's Day: Do You See Me Now?

I suspect that most of us recognize our father's full humanity too late in the game. They’re no longer alive, or their memories and mental acuity are failing. Naming grievances, ...

God Is Your Child's Father Too

Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge. — Proverbs 14:26 No one can teach your child like you can. No ...

Run Toward the Roar

Editor's note: One of the great privileges of parenting, grandparenting, and being an auntie or uncle is sharing your faith with little ones. A great way to do that is ...

Saul’s Conversion

Jesus appeared to Saul and ordered him to preach the good news of Jesus to all. ~ Wendy Blight TODAY’S READING: ACTS 9 He fell to the ground and heard ...

Break Every Chain

Some sat in darkness, in utter darkness, prisoners suffering in iron chains… Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress. He brought ...

A Prayer for When You Are Afraid

Fear not, for I am with you;Be not dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you,Yes, I will help you,I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. — Isaiah ...

Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength

Of all the passages in Scripture, one of the most well-known is the Shema: Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God ...

God Takes Boundary Violations Very Seriously and So Should We

 It’s so easy to be charmed into dropping a boundary. We can have a few good days or even a few good months when it seems things are better. But ...

Core Fear

What if, when trying to apply your boundaries in an emotionally charged moment, you lose your resolve, because the other person makes statements that confuse you, make you question the ...

The Relief of Letting Go

If you love anything at all in this world more than God, you will crush that object under the weight of your expectations, and it will eventually break your heart. ...

Garment of Praise

Who are you wearing?” I’ve covered a few red carpets in my day. It’s wild. You stand, squeezed tight into a packed scrum of other reporters (and usually squeezed tight ...

Use Your Tongue to Help, Not Hurt

Don’t sink your own ship. Use your tongue to help, not to hurt. If we control the tongue, we control the whole person. Let no unwholesome word come out of ...

Cultivate Gratitude for What God Has Given Us

If happiness for us comes only through maintaining a sufficient flow of favorable circumstances, life will be pretty hard for most of us. We typically can’t control favorable circumstance adequately ...

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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.