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My son lost his first tooth while we were on vacation. He was thrilled. Since he has two big sisters, he knew what to expect. Since our family celebrates imagination ...

His Eye Is on the SparrowIn Luke 12:4-7, Jesus told His followers not to fear those who can harm them because God is ultimately in control. God cares greatly about ...

As the seasons change and the days draw shorter, it’s time to fall into a good book! Whether you’re looking for a great weekend read or a gift for a ...

What a Mess Dear Jesus,I’ve made a mess of things. I’ve said and done things without seeking Your will. Now I’ve made everything so much worse. The situation was not ...

As 2013 was drawing to a close, God had begun to shake my spiritual foundations to the core. I suspect so He could put down new ones.I had my one ...

A broken spirit,A broken and a contrite heart — These, O God, You will not despise. — Psalm 51:17God does not keep it a secret: if we want revival, we ...

“I want be on the swim team like Natalie,” Avery announced shortly after she turned six. She’d even put on Natalie’s team suit and Speedo goggles to show that she ...

Truth without grace is mean. Grace without truth is meaningless. Truth and grace together are good medicine. ~ Chris HodgesGetting Started “Does it really matter what this movie is rated?”“How ...

Life-after-death and near-death experiences fascinate me. Shucks, they fascinate millions of people, if anything can be gleaned from the sales of books and movies on the topic. We so want ...

I’m not the bravest one in the bunch. Deep down, my heart longs for adventure, but adventure of the safe variety.On a recent family vacation with my best friend and ...

He will swallow up death forever, and the Lord God will wipe away tears from all faces. — Isaiah 25:8In Psalm 23, David spoke of walking through the valley of ...

We are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. — Romans 8:37Self-improvement is big business. Who doesn’t want to improve? We hope to become fitter, healthier, wiser, and more ...

Editor’s note: In Dear Deb, author Margaret Terry shares the letters she wrote to her friend Deb who was battling cancer. Letters of encouragement turned into a deepening friendship… and ...

Editor’s note: Jefferson and Alyssa Bethke are on a mission to help marriages — from newlyweds to long-time couples. In their new book Love That Lasts they tackle some of ...

The Power of Desperate PrayerOne Tuesday, while kneeling in my usual spot during our noon prayer meeting, I heard a woman’s voice to my left. Her head was in her ...

I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst. — John 6:35I have an old beat-up ...