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Listen to my cry, for I am in desperate need; rescue me from those who pursue me, for they are too strong for me. — Psalm 142:6Years ago, when my ...

My children love the chocolate-filled Advent calendars found this time of year at any drugstore. They wait with joyful anticipation to open the little doors to reveal tiny, Christmas themed ...

Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not disregard it. — Proverbs 8:33 NIVWELCOME Today we’re talking about the importance of not getting caught up in the hype or ...

Messy EndingsWhen songwriters are trying to figure something out, they often write a song about it. The song I wrote was called “I Can Just Be Me.” The lyrics begin ...

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, ...

All is grace… because God is transfiguring all to bring glory to Christ alone. To make us more into the image of His Son. ~ Ann VoskampFriends, it’s nearly Christmas ...

CREATE SPACE AND LISTEN Without great solitude, no serious work is possible. ~ Pablo PicassoGrowing up, I always considered myself an extrovert. I never declined an invitation or opportunity to ...

You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. — Matthew 22:37Don’t think of service as a “to ...

I am blessed. I can bless. ~ AnnNow that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an ...

But after he had considered these things, an angel of the Lord suddenly appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, don’t be afraid to take Mary ...

Editor’s Note: Today’s devotional is excerpted from A Jane Austen Devotional, beginning with this selection from Mansfield Park. Enjoy!Once, and once only, in the course of many years, had [Fanny] ...

“God walks “slowly” because He is love. If He is not love He would move much faster. Love has its speed. It is an inner speed. It is a spiritual ...

The editors at Thomas Nelson have gathered meaningful and heartwarming works of literature that celebrate the Christmas season and published them together in A Classic Christmas: A Collection of Timeless ...

Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. — John 8:32 NIVWELCOMEToday we’re talking about something so simple, and yet, so very important: being real. ...

God had clearly spoken.“We can start trying to have kids!” Martin said later that night. “I know, it’s crazy, isn’t it? Just think, nine months from now our life could ...

The angel said, “Don’t be afraid. I’m here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide: A Savior has just been born in David’s town, ...