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Practice the Art of Gentleness
Nothing is so strong as true gentleness. Nothing is so gentle as true strength. ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Have you ever seen gentleness de-escalate a tense situation? If so, ...
Mary's Extravagant Gift
Then Mary took a pound of very costly oil of spikenard, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the ...
Will You Drag Anchor or Set the Hook?
We also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. — Romans 5:3–4 Sweet Maria and I live down by the water ...
Jesus Didn’t Just Come For Us, He Stays With Us
Editor’s note: The Lenten season is right around the corner and it’s important to remember that Easter isn’t just a holiday—it’s our identity. We are Easter people. You’re invited to ...
To Die Is Gain
Editor’s note: We have big questions in this life… about God, who we are, what our purpose is, the problem of pain, questions about death, and so much more. In ...
Pneumatology: Like Flames and Doves
The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit I stacked them high on the little secretary desk: books. On the desk, the floor, in baskets. I wanted to know all I could. ...
Yielding to God in Prayer
God invites us to pray in such a way that it scares what is scared within us. If you are not praying the type of prayers that scare you, they ...
The Dude's Guide to Marriage: Listening to Your Wife
Husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way. — 1 Peter 3:7 Women like it when you listen to them. They are funny that way. My wife often asks ...
May The Faith Be With You: Using Star Wars To Help Kids Understand The Bible
When you and your family watch iconic films like Star Wars, does it unleash an inner yearning to brandish a light saber, release your inner Jedi, join the universal battle ...
Woman, Believe Me
Woman, believe Me. — John 4:4–26 “There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all ...
Behold, the Lamb of God
Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. — John 1:29-34 “The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, ‘Behold, the Lamb ...
The Path to Healing Starts with Confronting Hidden Problems
Editor’s note: It can feel like brokenness is the title of our stories. Or the ending. But, with God, we can face what we’ve been through, work through it, and ...
His Eye Is on the Sparrow
Do not fear; you are more valuable than a great number of sparrows. — Luke 12:7 NASB A note from Anne: When we were in the planning stages of Entertaining ...
This is Love; He Did This Just for You
Oh, the things we do to give gifts to those we love. But we don’t mind, do we? We would do it all again. Fact is, we do it all ...
God Shows His Love for You in Every Book of the Bible
Editor’s note: God’s Word is many things — instructive, historical, prophetic, poetic. Yet the Bible is also an incredible love letter. In 66 Ways God Loves You, you will walk through ...
Prayers for Fear and Anxiety
Editor’s note: Fear and anxiety are at an all-time high the world over. We pray that you find these prayers comforting, exhorting, and hopeful! * Son of God, who subdued ...
Free Resources
Free Easter Bible Study with Christine Caine and Lisa Harper
Easter isn’t just a point in history - it’s the point of history! Join the FREE Online Bible Study with Christine Caine and Lisa Harper and get access to 4 study videos and other Bible study resources - all free when you sign up! Study starts 3/17