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The Exhausting Pursuit of Happiness

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. When our Founding Fathers dipped their quill pens in inkwells in 1776 to draft the Declaration of Independence, they declared these unalienable rights ...

Prince of Peace

For unto us a Child is born,Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, ...

A Message in the Night

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. — Luke 2:8The first Christmas worship service was conducted not in a temple, ...

Listen with Understanding

Pray that you might faithfully hear the Word and use the Word to glorify God in all other things that you hear and say.When listening to man, what you hear ...

Jesus Piled on Mercies

He embraced His chosen child, Israel; He remembered and piled on the mercies, piled them high. It’s exactly what He promised, beginning with Abraham and right up to now. — ...

Remember the Dragon: Christmas Is an Invasion

The news reports this fall on the execution of Syrian children by ISIS guerrillas left us all speechless. Now reports are coming out this week that ISIS terrorists have issued ...

God Has Come to Us

When I was a child, a distant aunt insisted on knitting me a new hat every Christmas. I tried to be grateful, but they were truly atrocious creations. The worst ...

A Weary World Rejoices: B. C. Becomes A. D.

What’s the best way to keep your attention focused on Jesus during the Christmas season?What do you think was the biggest sacrifice Jesus made when he came to earth?While they ...

The Joy of Christmas

When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. — Matthew 2:10Every year people write me saying how much they dread Christmas. often their complaint stems from how ...

Isaiah’s Prophecy

All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a Son, and they will ...

This Christmas, Seek Christ

The Christmas season has arrived!Christmas is a season of great joy – a time to praise God and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.What is more miraculous than the coming ...

The Advent Alternative

All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a Son, and they will call Him Immanuel” ...

14 Small Acts of Kindness for Kids

One of my favorite Christmas stories (after the one in the book of Luke) is the The Pine Tree Parable by Liz Curtis Higgs. It’s about a Christmas tree farmer ...

Our Top 10 Books for Mom 2015

Are you looking for gift book ideas for the moms in your life? Here are our FaithGateway Top 10 book selections for Mom! These titles will bring comfort, sisterhood, understanding, ...

Our Top 12 Children's Books for 2015

It’s that time of year again – time for our annual Christmas Gift Guide for Kids! The most important gift you can give your children is a loving relationship with ...

10 Favorite Devotionals of 2015

Devotional books are terrific for so many reasons (let me count the ways!), but if you’re like me, the main reason I love devos is because, even though I’d love ...

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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