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Helping Our Kids Know That God Is Real

Last night in Kids’ Church we discussed the topic of being a hero. The program used the acronym H.E.R.O (helping others, evangelizing, relying on God, and obeying God). The kids ...

God Is Jealous. Is That Good?

You shall not make for yourself an [idol] in the form of anything… You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am ...

The Start of Hope

The classic comeback story contains one of two twists. It’s either about an underdog who falters and then succeeds beyond his dreams, or it’s about a champion who falls, fights ...

Celebrating the Beauty of Creation with Our Kids

The changing seasons are a glorious display of a creative God.But it is interesting to me how quickly we can forget the beauty that surrounds us. Not long ago, a ...

The Crushing of an Olive Mill

Editor’s Note: It’s no secret food is a hot topic when January comes rolling around. Whether you consider yourself a “foodie” or have always had an up and down relationship ...

Young Athletes: Persevere and Overcome Fear with Faith

My son walked off the wrestling mat with tears in his eyes and said, “I don’t want to do this anymore.”It was his first yer on the varsity team. He ...

You're Invited to the Taste and See Online Bible Study

Taste and see that the Lord is good! — Psalm 34:8Some of my favorite memories have happened around the table.The sweetest times involve family and friends enjoying delicious food and ...

The Way of Grace: Inviting to the Unrighteous and Threatening to the Self-righteous

When Jesus began His ministry, He found the nation of Israel divided over the issue of personal righteousness; that is, how a person gains and maintains good standing with God. ...

Rules or Relationship

Editor’s Note: It’s Sit & Listen Saturday at Devotionals Daily. Enjoy reading as well as listening to this devotion from Not a Fan by Kyle Idleman – and don’t miss ...

The Story of Grace

Grace.It’s what I crave most when my guilt is exposed. The very thing I’m hesitant to extend when I’m confronted with the guilt of others — especially when their guilt ...

Miracle at Midnight: The God of Perfect Timing

It was dark now, and Jesus had not yet come to them. — John 6:17Let me share with you the thoughts of a young missionary. What follows are phrases excerpted ...

The Incarnation Continues

[My] labor pains for you… will continue until Christ is fully developed in your lives. — Galatians 4:19 NLTAnd so you’ve celebrated Christmas, the coming of Jesus to this world. ...

Joy: True Happiness

I have told you this so that My joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. — John 15:11Remember Eeyore and Tigger in the Winnie-the Pooh-books? ...

The Miracle of Christmas

God Sent His Son In Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. — Colossians 2:9On that first Christmas night in Bethlehem,God was manifested in the flesh. — 1 ...

One Star

When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. — Matthew 2:10The Christmas lights now in the neighborhoods have no rival at any other season. We put up lights to celebrate ...

Making the Most of Christmas

Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them. — Luke 2:20How can you make the ...

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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