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Why Jesus' Unconditional Love Toward Women Is Good News

Jesus saw the woman caught in adultery as a beloved daughter, His creation, someone to be nurtured and enabled, someone for whom He was willing to die, someone for whom ...

Exegesis: You Can Do It

Is Exegesis your middle name? Or does the thought of using an exegetical method to interpret Scriptures sends chills down your spine? According to Henry Blackaby, coauthor of Encounters with ...

Jesus, I Need You... When I Feel Disappointment

This Mixed-up World Dear Jesus, I’m frustrated with this mixed-up world. Everything seems turned upside down. What You’ve declared to be evil and wrong is often considered to be right ...

Unstoppable: We Are at War

We are in a spiritual battle. The enemy does not want us to fulfill our destiny.*When you say yes to God and join His cause, overnight you may go from ...

When Relationships Break

Forgiveness Brings HopeIf you hold anything against anyone, forgive them. — Mark 11:25Rocks piled into long, low walls dot a countryside. They keep cows from crossing but are not high ...

You Can Have The Life You've Always Wanted

Success in any field requires work, practice, dedication, and the ability to learn from setbacks. When something is worth our effort, we throw ourselves into the task. What makes us ...

Bible Verses about Strength: 12 Scriptures

Bible Verses about Strength Say the word strength, and immediately one thinks of diet plans, workout routines, and trips to the gym. The word reminds us of the workout clothes ...

Unseen: Roots That Sink Deep

Leaning into Our Call to GreatnessThen she broke the flask and poured it on His head. — Mark 14:3Mary not only offered God her opportunity for greatness — that jar ...

Cultivating Gratitude in our Families

My kids had high expectations for the summer. In the days leading up to the end of school, they came up with many ways to make the most of their ...

Boundaries: Pray for Wisdom

The Serenity PrayerGod grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.As the ...

Trusting God: Uncharted Territory

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. — Proverbs ...

How Not to Bribe Your Kids to Memorize Scripture

I was bribed to memorize Scripture as a child.That might sound bad, but let me explain. When I was around nine-years old, my grandma told her grandkids that if we ...

Spiritual Hunger and God’s Word

Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long. Your commands are always with me… Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on ...

Sabbath: God’s Metronome

The Sabbath was made to meet the needs of people, and not people to meet the requirements of the Sabbath. — Mark 2:27 NLTWhen I was around nine years old, ...

Jesus Is... Your Friend

Jesus went to Zacchaeus’s house and became the guest of a notorious sinner. He went to Matthew’s house and ate dinner with many tax collectors and other disreputable sinners.In full ...

Prayer: Love the One Who is With You

Editor’s Note: Welcome to Sit & Listen Saturday featuring Devotionals Daily audio devotions. Enjoy reading as well as listening to your devotional today from Jesus Is ___ by Judah Smith.The ...

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Face Uncertain Times with Unbreakable Courage

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