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We compete, and we compare, and we strive, and we put terrible pressure on ourselves to “keep up.” But the good news is that we were not made to keep ...

It doesn’t take very long for a couple to figure out that marriage isn’t a continuously fun and easy ride, a big bundle of happy days tied up with a ...

Love your neighbor as yourself. — Jesus in Mark 12:31 NIVMy best ideas come to me in the shower. That’s a weird sentence to write, but admit it: All of ...

Simple joys are often found in deep-rooted faith and the legacy families create.I believe all of us have an inheritance that comes from our families, whether financial or emotional. Although ...

Sigh. I reread the quote again for the third time that morning:If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. — Romans 12:18Sigh. ...

Editor’s Note: Matthew 3:2 says, “The Kingdom of God has come near”, meaning it’s closer than we think, but we must choose to see it. Some of the best representations ...

What He says He will do, He does. What He promises, He makes come true. — Numbers 23:19 NCVWe need to learn to take God at His word.Sounds easy enough, ...

Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story,those He redeemed from the hand of the foe.— Psalm 107:2 NIVIn our Western culture we seldom have enemies hunting us down. ...

While God will never forget or abandon us, at times we will feel forgotten. It’s not that God is distant; it’s just that sometimes He feels distant. It’s not that ...

The Word of God is a lifeline for every Christian. Paul instructed his readers that the Word of God will teach us as well as provide encouragement and hope. The ...

What Is Brave? For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. – Isaiah ...

Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world. – Desmond TutuLargely unnoticed in European history books is ...

A note from the author:After another weekend of devastating mass shootings across America and the senseless loss of dozens of lives, our hearts go out to the victims’ families, and ...

Now Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste, to a city of Judah, and entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth. – Luke ...

Editor’s Note: Baby Grace from Little House on the Prairie has written a beautiful devotional based upon the beloved TV show. Enjoy this excerpt.Wendi and her sister, Brenda Weatherby, on ...

A Prayer of ProtectionWe may boldly say: “The LORD is my helper;I will not fear. What can man do to me?”—Hebrews 13:6Almighty God, You are powerful. You possess all authority ...