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God Really Loves Idiosyncratic You

Bible Reading: Psalm 103:12-14A friend of mine, a pastor on my staff, told me that his father-in-law had wanted to express how much he appreciated him. At the time, my ...

Jesus and Women: The Ezer-Warriors

Nothing reveals Jesus’ manhood like His countercultural relationships with women.Women weren’t simply beneficiaries of His miracles and teaching, although that alone would be enough to change how men regard women ...

Prayer: A Secret Weapon in Parenting

I’m a connoisseur of testimonies. And the most poignant prayer testimonies I’ve received over the years come from parents who are circling their children in prayer like never before. Parents ...

How to Listen to the Voice of God

When preaching, I have found there are two kinds of listeners.The first kind are passive and nonchalant – people who can “take it or leave it” when it comes to ...

Service: Marriage Isn’t About You

Introduction“I do.” The most romantic, hope-filled climax of any wedding ceremony is when the bride and groom utter that two-word phrase, “I do,” that launches their life together. The whole ...

Keep It Clean

Have mercy on me, O God, because of Your unfailing love. Because of Your great compassion, blot out the stain of my sins. — Psalm 51:1My wife, Margi, and I ...

My Name is Mahtob: A Chance to Escape

Mere days before Mom was to leave for the States, an ambulance arrived at our apartment to take my dad to the hospital where he was employed as an anesthesiologist. ...

Coming Clean: Liberate Me

Editor’s Note: Seth Haines was in the hospital with his wife, planning funeral songs for their not-yet two-year-old, when he made a very conscious decision: this was the last day ...

Jesus Without Borders: Complacent or Counter-Culture Faith

Editor’s Note: What does Christianity look like? Chad Gibbs set out to travel the world and along the way he witnessed how Christians across the globe practiced their faith. In ...

Breaking Busy: Love > Possessions

Sign up for the FREE #BreakingBusy mini course with Alli Worthington and get the BONUS Breaking Busy Guide!Enjoy this exclusive excerpt from Alli’s new book, Breaking Busy* * *I met ...

A Lesson in Abundant Faith

Editor’s Note: Lessons on the Way to Heaven: What My Father Taught Me by Michael Fechner, Jr. is the story of Mike Fechner, a wealthy businessman whose life was transformed ...

Guts, Grace, and Glory

Editor’s Note: The most exciting time of the NFL football season is upon us, as fans around the country are gearing up for Superbowl Sunday. Enjoy this excerpt of Guts, ...

The Family That Works Together

A few years back my husband and I created a family mission statement. As a part of that process we talked with our children about our family culture, in other ...

Trusting When We Cannot See: Rescue By Vomit

Editor’s Note: Devotions from the Beach is a lovely volume of devotions, a breath of fresh sea air to your soul. Today, you may be hip deep in snow and ...

5 Fun Ways to Share Bible Stories with Your Kids

The Bible is rich and alive and sustaining to me. Every time I read it I find something new that I can apply to my life and grow. I want ...

Suffering: Seek Out and Embrace a More Nourishing Story

One way the brain processes upset is through telling itself stories from different angles until it settles on a narrative that fits and helps you move forward. One way you ...

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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