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A Healthier Lifestyle: A Better Way Home

So, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.” — Hebrews 3:7-8aThought for the Day: I can’t keep driving through the dangerous ...

Being Great in 2017

“You are the light of the world…” — Matthew 5:14Greatness and fame are terms often confused or even used inter-changeably. Fame is usually the result of some popular act: a ...

Parenting Anew: Superhero to the Rescue

The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer… — Psalm 18:2 (NIV) Today, the responsibility of raising my grandson, Logan, was heavy on my mind, as I wondered ...

Refined and Purified

When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold. – Job 23:10Affliction can be a means of refining and of purification. Just as ore must pass through the ...

Live Forgiven

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. – 1 John 1:9“God’s well of grace must ...

Sing Your Song

And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now ...

Peace and Goodwill to All

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men! — Luke 2:14 NKJVWhen we hear the word goodwill, most of us probably think first of Goodwill ...

What Does God Say About Your Body?

The Christian family I grew up in attended church services every week. I have listened to thousands of sermons on what God has to say about our souls, our minds, ...

All I Want for Christmas...

It’s been called the “Paradox of Christmas,” the fact that the Creator of heaven and earth gave up what He had so that we might receive what we need.It’s in ...

A Christmas Prayer

I sit here by the treeAnd look up at the star.With loving family all around,I see how blessed we are.So this, my Christmas prayer,Is not for toys and dolls —It’s ...

Six Books Jane Austen Would Read Today

Today would have been Jane Austen’s 240th birthday. More than two hundred years since her novels first reached readers, her stories have remained powerful and popular. Full of timeless wisdom, ...

Trusting God's Greater Plans

When the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son. — Galatians 4:4This Christmas, are you waiting for some precious promise to be fulfilled? Do not despair — ...

The Christmas Gift from God: Good News and Bad News

Editor’s Note —The Joshua Code is dedicated to “those special and sacrificial pastors, their wives, and in most cases, their widows in Mission:Dignity who have given their lives to serving ...

God’s Title: His Name is Lord

When someone important is being introduced, the announcer usually says, “Mr. So-And-So — Founder of This Extra-Important Company!” or, “Miss Something Else — Nobel-Prize-Winning Inventor of This Brilliant Thing!”Do you ...

As Long As You Both Shall Live

As I reflect over my past, my mistakes, my sins, I have to admit that I’m completely undeserving to have a good, God-honoring marriage. (Amy would tell you the same ...

Finding True Fulfillment In Becoming More Than a Good Bible Study Girl

In this six session video-based bible study, Lysa TerKeurst encourages participants to trade going through the motions for the spiritually exciting life for which we long. Below is an excerpt ...

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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