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Beautiful Sorrow

In Bethany, about two miles east of Jerusalem, there lived a small family made up of Lazarus – the head of the house – and his two sisters, Mary and ...

Our Family's Favorite Fall Recipe & Craft

It’s my favorite time of year! Fall is here and we couldn’t be more excited. We celebrate each season with a special recipe, craft, and book. With it being fall, ...

Christ Lives In Me!

It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. — Galatians 2:20 Jesus Christ was crucified between two thieves on a rugged cross on Calvary, just outside ...

3 Bible Studies on Jesus

Everyone has an opinion about Jesus. It seems most people are interested in knowing more about him whether they believe he is the son of God or not. Small group ...

3 Video Bible Studies from Rick Warren

1. What on Earth Am I Here For? Lead your groups in an experience that will answer the most fundamental question everyone faces in life – What on Earth Am ...

Teaching Children Forgiveness

Several months ago, I wrote about teaching your children the importance of a sincere apology. But what if your little one is the one receiving the apology? How can we ...

Mean Girls Don't Win

You are altogether beautiful, my darling; there is no flaw in you. — Song of Songs 4:7 We all know them. For that matter, we’ve already probably been one, even ...

When You Think You're Not Qualified

David, the UnderdogWhen you think of unqualified underdogs in the Bible, you have to look no further than David. David has always been a favorite Bible figure for me. I ...

Join Us for the Annie Downs Speak Love Live Chat!

You’ve heard the expression, ‘Think before you speak’ a hundred times, and probably shrugged it off just like that other insightful phrase, ‘Your face will freeze like that if you’re ...

Upside Down, Inside Out

Read Ephesians 1:4-6For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us for adoption to ...

Who's Following Who?

Most people in most churches think they are following Jesus, but I’m not so sure.They may think they are following Jesus, but the reality is this: they have invited Jesus ...

Keep the Sibling Lose the Sibling Rivalry

Sibling rivalry can stir up so many images in a person’s mind, but the reality is sibling rivalry looks completely different from family to family. My sister and I were ...

A Holy Dare

More than a hundred years ago, a British revivalist issued a holy dare that would change a life, a city, and a generation. That timeless challenge echoes across every generation:The ...

Bedtime Routine for Kids: Now I lay me down

As a child, my mother would tuck my siblings and I into bed each night around 8pm. The routine would fluctuate slightly, but always end the same.We might have indulged ...

Teach Us To Pray

This, then, is how you should pray: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your Name, Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give ...

Undaunted: Daring to Do What God Calls You to Do

Watch the Undaunted Video TrailerThis compelling video Bible study by Christine Caine will take you on a journey through the stages of pain and loss that ultimately lead to hope, ...

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Free Bible Study featuring Lee Strobel

Free Bible Study featuring Lee Strobel

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