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What Happened to Old Testament Sermons?

“You’ll find our text this morning in the Old Testament . . .”I know this is a rare announcement today, but when you heard it last, what did you think?Oh ...

Building Significant Purpose in Your Child

The God of purpose has built an inner need for significance into each one of our children. They were born with it and long to have it developed into something ...

Considering Adoption?

Adoption is something that is very dear to our family. We have three adopted nieces and nephews and my husband and I have always felt led to adopt. Our family’s ...

Go and Make Disciples

So go and make followers of all people in the world. Baptize them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit — Matthew 28:19–20 (NCV) ...

Don't Lose Sleep Over Kids Sleepovers

My kids love sleepovers. Who wouldn’t love staying up a little later while being with friends, laughing, playing games, and snacking on treats? It’s great fun that creates lasting memories.A ...

He Will Not Let You Go

The Lord said to [Hosea] again, “Go, show your love to a woman loved by someone else, who has been unfaithful to you.” – Hosea 3:1God will not let you ...

Trust the Holy Spirit's Promptings in Your Hiring

In those rare cases when the human laws of leadership and the scriptural demands of discipleship do collide, decide on the side of discipleship every time. Trust the promptings of ...

When You Are Tempted

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you ...

Love is Our Motivation for Service

Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of Mine, you did for Me. — Matthew 25:40Jesus was an ambassador of ...

How to Use God’s Word for a Vibrant Prayer Life

God’s Word has an essential role in all aspects of your prayer life. Your communion with God will be based on and include much communion through the Word. Your praise ...

He Is With You Always

I am with you always, even to the end of the age. — Matthew 28:20 When David Livingstone returned to his native Scotland after sixteen difficult years as a missionary ...

Family Devotions for Kids: Remember Whose You Are

Over the past years we have acquired many beautiful books from Tommy Nelson that have helped in our family devotions for kids. I can trust that when a book is ...

What Is Sin?

While it has become politically incorrect to talk about sin, the Scriptures make it crystal clear that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23).But ...

Raising Kids with Character: The Goal of Parenting

Good kids are a product of the real goal of parenting: mature character. When children grow up with mature character, they are able to take their place as adults in ...

Great Leadership: 3 Keys to Self-Observation

My experience with leaders is that what helps you as a person almost always translates to helping you as a leader. When you transform as a person, you engage in ...

Bible Verses About Joy: 25 Scriptures on Happiness

Since the early 1920’s believers have added their voices to a chorus, written by George Willis Cook. I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy, down in my heart, down in my ...

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