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He Entered the Mess

He took with him Mary, his fiancée, who was obviously pregnant by this time. And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born; and she ...

Our True Home

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. — John 10:10Several years ago, during ...

10 Famous Sayings Surrounding Jesus' Birth

Hear the Words of the Angels, Magi, Shepherds, Mary, Joseph, Elizabeth, Simeon, and Herod Come to Life in a Whole New Way!The birth of Jesus is depicted in the Gospels ...

The Greatest Gift

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men! — Luke 2:14In my prayer room, I have a beautiful painting of the holy nativity picturing Joseph, ...

A Birthday Cake for Jesus

The tradition of baking birthday cakes has existed as long as recipes for cakes have been distributed and calendars have recorded the days, weeks, and years. It is a well-established ...

5 Traits of a Good Friend (and How to Help Kids Develop Them)

As a mom of both young kids and older ones, I’ve learned how important it is for my children to find good friends.It’s been said that we are most like ...

The Legend of St. Nicholas

Nick followed his dad through the snow-dusted parking lot. “Not my idea of fun,” he muttered.“Hey, you’re the one who waited until the last minute to buy Christmas gifts for ...

Men Need Mentors

Editor’s note: Every year, the Heisman Trophy is awarded to the best player in college football. Over the weekend, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray took home the prestigious award for the ...

Tomorrow: The Antidote for Frustration

Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. — Matthew 6:34 On peaceful days I feel in absolute accord with the will of Christ. Other times, ...

There Is Grief in the Family Tree of Jesus

Abraham begot Isaac… David the king begot Solomon by her who had been the wife of Uriah. — Matthew 1:2, Matthew 1:6Talk about heartbreak, sorrow, misery, and grief — all ...

Ask for Prayer and Pray for Others

Don’t ForgetNow I beg you, brethren, through the Lord Jesus Christ, and through the love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me in prayers to God for me. ...

New Devotionals Roundup

December is here and it’s the perfect time to start a new devotional! We have a few favorites we want to share with you. We have something for everyone – ...

Gift List: Children’s Books on Prayer

There’s no better time than now to introduce the importance of prayer to your kids or grand kids. With the possibility of a little more time inside during the warmer ...

Fiction Friday Christmas Edition

It’s Fiction Friday! Amish fiction readers are in for a Christmas treat! Settle in by the fire with hot cocoa and a fuzzy blanket and enjoy these wonderful reads.An Amish ...

Praying God’s Promises

Lord, You have given us over 5,000 promises in Your Word for us to use and be blessed by them. In Psalm 19:14 you say,Let the words of my mouth ...

Overcoming Hopelessness

Overcoming HopelessnessThe Bible emphasizes faith, hope, and love as our three essentials. Each is necessary for a vibrant faith, they are different from each other but are related. They are ...

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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