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John 3:16 - The Love of God Through Jesus

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. – John 3:16If we ever ...

Decide to Be a Disciple of Jesus

Your heavenly Father’s goal is for you to mature and develop the characteristics of Jesus Christ.Sadly, millions of Christians grow older but never grow up.They are stuck in perpetual spiritual ...

February $5 Flash Sale!

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Ghost Boy: Worthy of Attention

Martin with Joanna, the woman who is now his wife. (Photo courtesy Martin Pistorius via Thomas Nelson) The smell of the mandarin oil is sharp but sweet as Virna massages ...

From Core Values to Core Practices

Most organizations and churches have already identified what their core values are. They are then put on display on walls, in the literature, on the website, and so on. So ...

Loving Jesus

A guy I know named Alan went around the country asking ministry leaders questions. He went to successful churches and asked the pastors what they were doing, why what they ...

Marriage: Messy Beautiful Love

I heard the hum of the garage door open and close. I glanced at the clock. It was only three thirty; the kids weren’t even home from school yet. Michael ...

Less Stuff Equals More Joy

There was stuff everywhere.As much as I would’ve liked to point the finger elsewhere, there was no one but myself to blame for the chaotic mess that our life had ...

Jesus Swagger: Walk the Walk

At the end of your life, how will people know that you lived for Jesus? What about your everyday attitude will leave them wondering about the greatness of God? Will ...

Blessings of the Cross

O LORD my God, You are very great; …You who laid the foundations of the earth. – Psalm 104:1 , Psalm 104:5God’s love did not begin at Calvary. Before the ...

Shame and Grace

Too many of us are at war within ourselves. When that is the case, the following questions arise:How can you extend grace to others when you have not received it ...

Special Needs, Special Love

Editor’s note: This introduction to Bella’s Gift by Rick and Karen Santorum was written by Bella’s older sister, Elizabeth Santorum.In his letter to the Corinthians, St. Paul told us…now faith, ...

The Sacred Ache: No Tear Forgotten

In the midst of our pain and grief — and especially at the front end — we may imagine God has abandoned us, forgotten us, dismissed us, or simply ignored ...

The Key to a Successful Marriage: Date Night

God wants us to have fun with our spouses. He genuinely takes delight in seeing us enjoy the blessings of marriage. Marriage gives color to what often feels like a ...

Passion: Live in Pursuit of God

God’s presence is all that matters. If we are connected to Him we will bear much fruit. Everything is dependent on Him. — Francis Chan, Catalyst AtlantaFollow Christ Wherever You ...

Waiting Well

A Form of Torture Called WaitingAmerica is at war in Europe and in the Pacific. Millions of young men are dropping everything to go and fight. My grandfather, Bill Comer, ...

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