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God is the only One who can see the full story. And, our job is to trust Him enough to surrender. ~ LauraJesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of ...

To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing. — Martin LutherOut of curiosity, I decided to Google the word prayer. I couldn’t ...

My getting into running in the late nineties happened to coincide with the genesis of the internet and online chatrooms. One day at a friend’s house, I entered an online ...

The Risk of Faith “Come,” [Jesus] said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. — Matthew 14:29The older I get, the ...

Halloween is usually cause for great debate among Christians. Should Christians celebrate Halloween? What are the best alternatives? I am quite disturbed by many of the morbid and dark decorations ...

Love is a good place to start a new beginning. BUILDING ON LOVEI wear a worn wristband that bears the words Only Love Today Recently, someone asked me what that ...

Friends, you may have heard the news about our next Online Bible Study, One Thousand Gifts with Ann Voskamp, and feel yourself holding back, maybe hesitating a little, because to ...

That Safe Darkness You have wrapped yourself with a cloud so that no prayer can pass through. — Lamentations 3:44 “I call, I cling, I want — and there is ...

There are better things ahead than any we leave behind. ~ C. S. LEWISLeanne:The word inspired comes from the phrase “in spirit.” Ask any true creative and they will tell ...

Does [Jesus] expect me to be superwoman? No. He’s challenging me to be surrendered… and the beautiful news it that He doesn’t expect any of this to happen in and ...

Editor’s note: It’s time to start seeing all of God’s blessings for what they really are — gifts. There are truly too many to count when you step back to ...

Embracing the Grief that Connects UsIn the Valley of DeathWith arms outstretched on the hillAn American chestnut tree stands resurrected.Silently she draws new life from an old, dead stumpWhere her ...

During my engagement, I bought a house in a nice area just south of Nashville. I was ready to settle down and decorate and get rid of my beanbags and ...

“Do you understand what I have done for you?” He asked them… “Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.” ...

Editor’s note: Jesus Calling is a #1 New York Times bestselling devotional loved the world over. It’s filled with hope, encouragement, comfort, and the reassurance of Jesus’ unending love. The ...

“I hope this is okay — but I asked around and got a recommendation for a doctor for Jon. He’s top in his field in the country. I’ll send the ...