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Shameless Celebration

I know that the world is several versions of mad right now. I know that pessimism and grimness sometimes seem like the only responsible choices.  I wake up at night ...

Jesus Calling: Turn Toward Me

Editor's note: For over 20 years, readers have enjoyed spending time in the presence of the Savior with the much-loved daily devotions in Jesus Calling. Enjoy this excerpt from the brand-new Jesus Calling Commemorative ...

What to Do About Broken Trust

Editor’s note: Lysa TerKeurst’s new book I Want to Trust You, But I Don’t is a powerful one that, for so many of us, will launch fresh healing from past ...

Rips and Repairs

Editor’s note: Lysa TerKeurst is a trusted voice because she’s continued to choose Jesus, faithfulness, and openness throughout her ministry. Her new book is no exception. I Want to Trust ...

Rabbi

Editor’s note: Hannah Brencher’s new book The Unplugged Hours is for all of us. We’re so distracted and overworked these days with constant connection to our computers, phones, and electronics ...

Something and Nothing Like Closure

Editor’s note: You can find moments of peace through Jesus even after terrible loss. Comedian Rickey Smiley’s new book Sideshow is an invitation from a fellow bereaved brother in Christ ...

Work and My Identity

Editor’s note: Yesterday, we featured a devotion from the brand-new Life in Christ Bible. You can read it here. Then, enjoy this second excerpt on our identity and work. * ...

8 Great Harvest Books for Kids

Is it just me, or is Halloween getting spookier and more ghoulish every year? I remember having to shield my preschooler’s eyes from the gory displays when walking into my local ...

“In Christ” and My Identity

Editor’s note: The brand-new Life in Christ Bible is perfect for new Christians, longtime Christians, for discipleship, and for those who are struggling with their purpose. It makes a wonderful ...

Counterfeit Rest

Editor’s note: Set Your Eyes Higher by Whitney Lowe feels like the perfect devotional for right now in these high-stress times. Sometimes, we just need the reminder to look to ...

When God Is Silent... Discern the Reason for Your Season

God (Sometimes) Seems Silent One day, we won’t need to trust His love any longer, because we’ll be in the presence of our One Great Love. After endless years of ...

Be Moved. Do Something.

Be Moved Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same. — Luke 3:11 NIV Human hurt ...

Rejected Into Purpose

Editor’s note: Rejection hardly feels like a gift: it feels like tremendous pain! Yet, Nona Jones teaches us in her new book The Gift of Rejection that learning from rejection ...

The Acorn Wreath

I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart ...

Holy Anger

Once He was approached by a leper, who knelt before Him begging His help. “If only You will,” said the man, “You can cleanse me.” In warm indignation Jesus stretched ...

A Prayer to Remain Faithful to the End

O Jesus, I Have Promised: John Ernest Bode It has long been the conviction of Christians that once we have truly come to Christ in repentance and faith, we can ...

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Face Uncertain Times with Unbreakable Courage

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