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Prayers for Inspiration and Encouragement for Teachers

Editor’s note: Even though we’re still enjoying summer, before we know it, the new school year will start. Let’s be praying for our wonderful teachers as the school year approaches! ...

No Comparison

Sovereign God, Help me to lead the life that You have assigned to me — and to be content. I need to beware of comparing my situation with someone else’s, ...

Books on Prayer: How to Pray

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. — Philippians 4:6 Ask, seek, knock. (Matthew 7:7) There are ...

5 Studies on Prayer

Philippians 4:6-7 tells us that we shouldn’t be anxious about anything but pray about everything. Ev.er.y.thing! Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with ...

What Can We Know About Heaven? — Interview with Scot McKnight, PhD

Joy is the serious business of Heaven. ~ C. S. Lewis, Letters to Malcolm God made this world of space, time, and matter; he loves it, and he is going ...

Top 5 Prayer Blogs and Top 5 Prayer Books for Your Prayer Life

Life is a journey filled with highs and lows, and in every season, we Christians are called to turn to prayer to keep in constant conversation with Jesus who is ...

Talking to Tween Girls About Puberty

I stood in the bathroom brushing my daughter’s hair as I had a hundred other times, but today seemed to be different. I noticed she was taller as I no ...

When You Are Puzzled by Pain

Editor’s note: Tame Your Thoughts Online Bible Study with Max Lucado begins September 22nd and we welcome you to join us as we learn to master what we think about! ...

When You Feel Overwhelmed

Editor’s note: What are you thinking about? Do you feel bossed around by your mind? Tame Your Thoughts Online Bible Study with Max Lucado begins September 22nd and it’s for ...

Your Number One Spot

I once came across a jarring, apocryphal story attributed to Warren Buffett. It goes like this: The famed investor was once asked by his pilot how to set priorities. He ...

Conquering Back-to-School Anxiety with God’s Truth

Back-to-school anxiety for kids is totally normal! But, when you feel worried, remember that God is with you and He will help you. As you prepare for the school year ahead, load up more than just school supplies in your backpack — pack God’s promises in your heart.

Mine to Bear

Editor’s note: Jake Weidmann is a professional artist and has been certified as one of nine Master Penmen in the world. In his book Old Soul, New Creation, He encourages ...

Top NIV Bibles: Our Favorite NIV Bible

 Are you a fan of the NIV Bible translation? You’re not alone! The New International Version of the Bible (NIV) is the world’s most popular modern-English Bible translation, with more ...

Praying for Your Prodigal

I will give them a heart to know Me, that I am the Lord. They will be My people, and I will be their God, for they will return to ...

Hope for Despair

Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God. — Psalm 42:5–6a ...

The Widow of Zarephath: Praying in Great Need

Editor’s note: Yesterday, we shared a lesson about Mary who sat at the feet of Jesus from Praying with Women of the Bible for 30 Days. You can read it ...

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Free Bible Study featuring Anne Graham Lotz & Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright!

Free Bible Study featuring Anne Graham Lotz & Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright!

Free Bible Study featuring Anne Graham Lotz & Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright!

Discover the unshakable presence of God in every season of your life.

Join the FREE Online Bible Study and get access to 8 study videos and other Bible study resources - all free when you sign up! Study starts 7/13