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Waiting for Your Prodigal

While he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and ...

The Missing Vow

There is a missing vow — and it’s a big one! It is the vow to love your spouse with kids in the house.The missing vow has to do with ...

What We Don't Reveal Can't Heal

The story of the woman with the issue of blood [Luke 8:43-48] speaks to each of us. The power that healed her is available to us as well. That’s why ...

Bedtime Prayers: Five Ideas for Scriptures to Read and Pray Together

Give your child peace and reassurance before falling asleep with these Bible versesBedtime is an intimate appointment with our children. Our kids need certain cues before falling asleep to let ...

Pray Hard

The Cattle on a Thousand HillsShortly after Dallas Theological Seminary opened its doors, their doors almost closed because of bankruptcy. Before their 1929 commencement day, the faculty gathered in the ...

Brick by Brick: Building Skills and Creativity in Your Child

Me: “Aaron” No asnwer Me: “Aaron!” Again, no asnwerI called his name a few times but he didn’t respond.I stomped into the living room hoping to make my presence known. ...

A New Way to Think

Be merciful to me, Lord, for I am in distress… I am forgotten as though I were dead; I have become like broken pottery. — Psalm 31:9, Psalm 31:12Ever feel ...

The Scandal of Forgiveness

The only thing harder than forgiveness is the alternative.Magnanimous forgiveness, allows the possibility of transformation in the guilty party. Lewis Smedes details this process of “spiritual surgery”:When you forgive someone, ...

Jesus Is Our Shame Remover: No Longer Gomer

He romances you. He draws you back to himself. He speaks tenderly to you. Where you had trouble, you will once again have hope. That which has been stolen will ...

The Torn Veil

Editors Note: This is an excerpt from Being Still with God Every Day. In this 366-day devotional, each day features a scripture and a short, meaningful devotion to set minds ...

The S Word: Submit

Editor’s note: Today’s post is technically geared towards husbands, but the topic is so important and this is a terrific launching place for great discussions this week. Share with us ...

Jesus Paid It All For Us

Back in our elementary school days, my brother received a BB gun for Christmas. We immediately set up a firing range in the backyard and spent the afternoon shooting at ...

One Woman's Trash: Potential and Redemption

I find a thrill and great satisfaction in buying a special piece at a bargain that’s just right for my home. I love pointing at my chandelier and declaring, “I ...

The Best Books of the Bible for Kids to Start Reading

Are you ready to get your kids reading the Bible on their own but not sure where to start? Check out my picks for the best Old Testament and New ...

Oddballs, Defectives, Sinners, Aliens, Gentiles… and Grace

Before writing The Jesus I Never Knew, I spent several months researching the background to Jesus’ life. I learned to appreciate the ordered world of first-century Judaism. I admit that ...

Helping Our Kids Love the Disabled, the Disadvantaged, and the Different

As human beings, we’re pretty gifted when it comes to sizing others up. If they don’t have our level of education or live in a place as nice as ours; ...

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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