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God's Frustrating Grace

Eleventh-Hour JusticeIf we are going to trust God and enjoy God and love life, we have to understand how God views justice and relationships.We tend to base our relationships on ...

How to Plan the Perfect Party

Party planning doesn’t have to be a big ordeal, and it doesn’t have to be just “mom’s job.” It can be fun and adventurous and something your kids can even ...

Are You Restless? Discover God's Dream For You

As I stared at the ceiling, I saw the scrape marks. Right after we had moved into our first house, Zac, my husband, scraped off the popcorn textured ceiling. You’d ...

Life Is ________: To Be Loved By God

Famous philosophers of the world view life as futile, meaningless, and filled with empty pain. When asked to address the ultimate purpose of life, they have little or nothing to ...

Are We a Judeo-Christian Nation or Not?

In April of 1999, the world was shocked by the horrific murders at Columbine High School in Colorado. Some very close friends of ours were so deeply moved by the ...

Why Consumer Christians Deserve a Little Love

Why “Consumer Christians” Deserve a Little LoveThe word on the street is that some believers actually select a church based on what it does for them.Imagine that!To the religious elite, ...

You Anoint My Head With Oil

You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. — Psalm 23:5To the freed slaves, God smelled like cinnamon, cassia, olive oil, and myrrh — sweet and earthy, nutty and ...

Self Control: I Could Never Give Up That!

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. – Galatians 5:22-23aThought for the Day: By God’s power, we are empowered. Humanly speaking, ...

All Groan Up: Fight for Inspiration

Editor’s note: Graduation season is almost upon us. Many, many college seniors the world over have a major case of spring fever mixed with the daunting unknown ahead. They are ...

A Praying Parent

Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you ...

Withering Faith: The Plant That Struggled

There will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance. — Jesus in Luke 15:7I can only imagine being ...

Helping Children Understand Unconditional Love

But God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. – Romans 5:8Over the past few years I’ve experienced an interesting shift ...

It Is Finished!

Come to Me and listen!Attune yourself to My voice, and receive My richest blessings. Marvel at the wonder of communing with the Creator of the universe while sitting in the ...

Lysa TerKeurst Sale!

Lysa TerKeurst is a New York Times bestselling author and national speaker who helps everyday women live an adventure of faith. For a limited time, you can save up to ...

Top 10 Priorities for a Pastor in Ministry

Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them… And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade ...

The Mother and Child Project: His Plan is for Us to Help

In April 1997, Debbie and I visited a children’s hospital in Soweto, South Africa, with Franklin Graham and his Samaritan’s Purse organization.As we walked through the halls of that hospital, ...

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