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God Demonstrates His Love in This…

But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. — Romans 5:8 I was a young pastor, and it was ...

Accept His Amazing Love

The more in love we are with the Father and with our Savior, the more we become like Jesus Himself. And that’s not unique to the relationship between our Creator ...

Momma's Sword of the Spirit

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. – Psalm 150:6Take . . . the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. – Ephesians 6:17When I think ...

Character Over Performance

Years ago when I began playing golf, I was fascinated with how far a golf ball can fly. Being young and limber at the time, my drives were pretty far ...

Green Pastures and Quiet Waters

When you walk through a day with childlike delight, savoring every blessing, you proclaim your trust in Me: your ever-present Shepherd. Dear Jesus, I would love to go through my ...

What Kind of “Sheep” are You?

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul. — Psalm 23:1–3 (NIV)No ...

The Good Shepherd

The Lord is my shepherd; I lack nothing. — Psalm 23:1 (NIV) Darlene lived across the street from me until I was five. She was just a bit older than ...

Your Goodness and Love Will Follow

All through the ages, Psalm 23 has been a favorite psalm. Every line is rich with meaning. The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. Trust Christ as your ...

Wrestle with God

All of us at one time or another come face-to-face with our past. And it’s always an awkward encounter. When our sins catch up with us we can do one ...

Your Word is a Lamp

For today’s devotional, delight in God’s word and discover the timeless wisdom of these scriptures, as featured in the gift book God’s Wisdom for Mothers:Delight yourself also in the Lord, ...

The "Why Not" Approach

Go. Set. Ready.“He [Abraham] did not know where he was going.” — Hebrew s 11:8You’ll never be ready.You’ll never be ready to get married. You’ll never be ready to have ...

20 Bible Verses about Prayer

20 Bible Verses about PrayerTomorrow is the National Day of Prayer in the U.S. and all week here at FaithGateway we are featuring articles by popular Christian authors and verses ...

Desperate Moms: Be the Change

When I originally thought of the idea for Desperate: Hope for the Mom Who Needs to Breathe, I was in a place of desperation, and I saw so many other ...

Go Make Disciples

You are awesome, O God, in your sanctuary; the God of Israel gives power and strength to His people. Praise be to God! — Psalm 68:35 (NIV) Finding refuge is ...

How to Make Mom Friends in a Go-It Alone Culture

“Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor. For if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion. But woe to ...

Forgiveness: Receive the Gift of Grace

Forgiveness: Today I will remember that my failure to forgive myself is a prideful choice to not receive your grace. If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come. ...

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Free Online Bible Study by Max Lucado

Free Online Bible Study by Max Lucado

Are we living in the end times? Join the FREE Online Bible Study with Max Lucado and discover that for followers of Christ, the best is yet to come. Plus, get access to 6 study videos, and other Bible study resources - all free when you sign up! Study starts 10/21.