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Be Imitators of God

MorningLet your speech always be with grace.A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold ...

The Daniel Plan — This Is Not the End

What?It’s the official end? But, I’m not done!How do I write an “End of The Daniel Plan” article when I feel like I’ve just barely begun?Truthfully, at the beginning of ...

6 Great Devotionals for Children & Teens

Confession time: even as a pastor’s kid, I was terrible with reading my Bible every day. In fact, as a child I hated reading altogether and at nighttime, I would ...

The Secret to Loving

Could two people be more different?He is looked up to. She is looked down on.He is a church leader. She is a streetwalker.He makes a living promoting standards. She’s made ...

Where is God When it Hurts?

News editors had already selected the top news story of 2012, with President Barack Obama’s reelection polling the most votes. But after the December tragedy at Sandy Hook all other ...

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Be a Positive Parent! Easy Positive Parenting Tips

What exactly is positive parenting?Is it some unattainable ideal? An urban legend? Something to aspire to, yet never achieve?In its essence, positive parenting simply means guiding our kids down the ...

Creating a Calming Bedtime Routine

I read lots of books on parenting when I was pregnant. One of the recommendations I discovered over and over again was to create a bedtime routine so that the ...

Jesus Intercedes for Us

John 16:29–17:1929His disciples said to Him, “See, now You are speaking plainly, and using no figure of speech! 30Now we are sure that You know all things, and have no ...

My Child Cannot Kiss a Moving Target

Maybe it was the recurring disappointment in my children’s faces when I told them I didn’t have time. Maybe it was the superficial hellos and hasty goodbyes offered to my ...

Prayer for Financial Needs

Lord, I Need YouSave now, I pray, O Lord; O Lord, I pray, send now prosperity. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! We have blessed ...

Living with Joy

Joy Comes In the MorningHis anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning.— Psalm 30:5God ...

3 Tips For Meaningful Family Devotions

I stopped at my favorite bakery today.I ran inside, ordered up my favorite cookie, then sat outside in the warm car and enjoyed every bit of that salted caramel deliciousness ...

Multi-Careering: Leading a Life That Means Something

No matter what stage in life we find ourselves – fresh out of college, nearing retirement, or somewhere in-between – at some point we all find ourselves wrestling with deeply ...

Jesus Blesses a Childlike Faith

Matthew 11:25–12:21Jesus Gives True Rest25At that time Jesus answered and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and ...

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Free Online Bible Study by Jennie Allen

Free Online Bible Study by Jennie Allen

What does the Bible tell us about our emotions? Join the free Untangle Your Emotions Online Bible Study and get exclusive content from author Jennie Allen, 6 study videos, and other Bible study resources - all free when you sign up! Study starts 6/10.