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Subtle Suffering

You may never be called upon to suffer physically because you are a believer in Jesus Christ. However, there is more to suffering than physical pain; there is more to ...

Waiting

An impatient Israel was told by God through Malachi to wait for a messenger, and 400 years of “silence” passed, where no messenger of God spoke. ~ Eric Gagnon TODAY’S ...

The Woman Who Washed Jesus’ Feet

Before you begin Read Luke 7:36–39, Luke 7:47 NLT One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to have dinner with him, so Jesus went to his home and sat down to eat. When ...

Vocation: Glorifying God by Serving Others

There are times when the Bible is sublimely practical. In his first letter to the church at Corinth, Paul offers this instruction: Only let each person lead the life that ...

The Lord Who Heals

YAHWEH ROPHE The Hebrew word rophe means “heal,” “cure,” “restore,” or “make whole.” Shortly after His people left Egypt for the Promised Land, God revealed Himself as Yahweh Rophe, “the ...

Audience of One

Editor’s Note: Kids’ devotional books are some of our most popular — both for kids and adults! Enjoy this excerpt from NIrV Adventure Bible Book of Devotions and forward on ...

Making Fishers of Men

But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary. Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went ...

Scandalous Reckoning

Mary of Bethany Days before Christ's crucifixion, only one person seemed to understand the gravity of the situation: Jesus was going to die. Although He had said it many times ...

Name the Pain

Editor’s note: Join us on September 11th for the Building a Resilient Life Online Bible Study! Sign up today! Pain is always pounding on the door of our lives and ...

When We Can't Walk Away

When we can walk away from toxic people, we probably and usually should. But when financial necessity, work obligations, family relationships, or even the accomplishment of our God-given mission necessitates ...

A Prayer for Times of Change

Editor’s note: Times of change and transition can upset our hearts and minds more than we realize. A new school year, a new job, a new home… Change can be ...

The Rock, the Road, and the Rabbi: Beginning the Journey

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. — Lamentations 3:22-23 ESV Before I ...

Our Battle Cry

He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” — Revelation 21:5 When I was thinking about how women approach midlife, I envisioned a large, lush, ...

One More Powerful

Luke 3:15-18 When John began to preach in the wilderness, crowds flocked to see Him. He baptized those who confessed their sins but rebuked the pious religious leaders for their ...

Diving into the Good Stuff: Let's Talk Study Bibles!

Alright, folks, let's get real about a super helpful tool for believers – Study Bibles. You know that feeling when you're reading the Bible and some parts seem like they're ...

Read the Bible: Start by Exploring the Wisdom of Proverbs

Get Wise: Dive into the Book of Proverbs for Life Lessons Galore! When it comes to the Bible, there's no shortage of books to choose from — 66! Each book is the ...

Free Resources

Have you ever wondered if God can really use someone like you?

Have you ever wondered if God can really use someone like you?

Join the free "God Never Gives Up On You" Online Bible Study by Max Lucado and get access to 5 weeks of study videos, plus some other great free resources. Be encouraged, friend. If God could love and use Jacob, might he be willing to do the same with you? Study starts 10/23!

The parenting course you've been waiting for!

The parenting course you've been waiting for!

Get lifetime access to 6 video Bible study lessons from Andy & Sandra Stanley, plus bonus resources and access to the online community with every study guide purchase! Parenting is hard, but you don't have to do it alone. Go through this new parenting study with our online community at your own pace.