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Using Playtime to Talk to Kids about God

“Did you know that Peter Pan could ask Jesus into his heart and be saved from his sins and live in heaven forever?” I asked my daughter as she played ...

A Clean Heart Cannot Be Camouflaged

A Clean Heart Cannot Be CamouflagedDo not remember the sins of my youth… According to Your mercy remember me, For Your goodness’ sake, O Lord. — Psalm 25:7Confession agrees with ...

Living Joyfully: Delight Is a Two-Way Street

True ProsperityBlessed is the one… whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on His law day and night… Whatever they do prospers. — Psalm 1:1-3Imagine ...

Tell God the Truth

Part of my journey to a deeper, more intimate relationship with Christ has been learning to tell Him the whole truth, each and every day. I long for you to ...

Recovering Contentment

The Struggle with Comparisons All day long we are bombarded with messages that seek to persuade us of two things: that
we are (or ought to be) discontented and that contentment ...

Jesus and Chaos

Editor’s note: Rachel Hollis explores the joy-filled life in her new book Girl, Wash Your Face. In it she picks away at the lies that hold us back from reaching ...

God Works While We Wait

It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD. — Lamentations 3:26ReflectionIf we are honest, we all hate to wait. In fact, most often we say something ...

The Storm Inside: From Shame to Love

No matter how we look at it, one truth remains evident: life can be difficult. Like the changing seasons, we have days which are sunny and bright. We also have ...

Your Church

Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is ...

Armed with the Mind of Christ

Armed with the Mind of ChristTherefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ...

Believe That God’s Word and Promises Are True

In Your unfailing love You will lead the people You have redeemed. In Your strength You will guide them to Your holy dwelling. — Exodus 15:13Success is not final, failure ...

Like Father, Like Son

Spiritual impact is by no means directed solely by biology.On the contrary, many adoptive fathers and stepfathers have had far more impact on their children’s lives than the children’s biological ...

The Best Answer to Prayer

The word of the Lord came to [Abraham]… “A son who is your own flesh and blood will be your heir.” He took him outside and said, “Look up at ...

Trust God, Try God

Trust God, Try GodIf Christ lives in us, controlling our personalities, we will leave glorious marks on the lives we touch. Not because of our lovely characters, but because of ...

Living Between the Lines

Give careful thought to the paths for your feet, and be steadfast in all your ways. — Proverbs 4:26 (NIV)2017 was an interesting year for leadership. In fact, it may ...

Watching Our Words

The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. — Proverbs 18:21Just the other day I received an email from a ...

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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