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Distraction is something we all deal with. You may remember having a dream, calling, or perhaps an inkling of what God created you to do. Then along came jobs, bills, ...

I was at a point of capitulation and desperation. I lay on my bed in the quiet of my room (the room in my parents’ house that was mine in ...

Editor’s Note: Hey there, OBS Friends! We just came through The Broken Way study together and our team loved it so much that we don’t want it to be over! ...

Right now in the Northeast, the weather is cold. My little ones and I bundle up in puffy coats, hats, scarves, and gloves to go outside. All this clothing keeps ...

Ever felt desperate? Ever been in a situation in life when you were totally and completely helpless and you didn’t know what to do or who to turn to?I have ...

Imagine the power of Jesus’ name for those who know and love Him. Certain guarantees and rewards are inherent in simply acknowledging the name of Jesus. For example, the Bible ...

My daughter died of cancer at 8 years old, and I am blessed.Excuse me? Yes, you read that right. This statement appears to be oxymoronic, to be oil and water. ...

I used to hurry into the church twenty minutes late on Sunday morning. By the time I found a seat and settled into it, the worship and praise time was ...

Jesus fasted for forty days and nights. After this, He was very hungry. The devil came to Jesus to tempt Him, saying, “If You are the Son of God, tell ...

Editor’s Note: Following is an excerpt of God’s Little Angel: Shine Your Light Devotional by Sheila Walsh. Girls need to know that they can be bright, shining lights for God ...

Watch the trailer for The Case for Christ film, based on the true story of award-winning investigative journalist Lee Strobel, an avowed atheist, who applies his well-honed journalistic and legal ...

This topic, how to find joy, is my jam. I love sharing joy with women. Moms in the trenches, feeling overwhelmed and wondering if they can get through today, need ...

Editor’s Note: Today’s devotion is a continuation from yesterday’s part 1 excerpt from The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel. If you missed this devotion, you can find it archived ...

Worry Is not Your FriendWorry (or not trusting God) has been a significant issue in my life. Although I believe in God, I’ve trusted more in my own abilities than ...

You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. — Isaiah 58:11The Best Kind of BlessingsIsaiah ended his message by describing the best kind of ...

Did Jesus — and Jesus alone — match the identity of the Messiah?Slender and bespectacled, (Pastor Louis) Lapides is soft-spoken but has a quick smile and ready laugh. He was ...