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Good News of Great Joy

Editor’s note: Christmas will be here before we know it! Before the season, I want to introduce you to a beautiful new book for Advent and Christmas — Anne Neilson’s ...

Be Near Me, Lord Jesus

And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger. Now when they had seen Him, they made widely known the saying which ...

The God Baby

The God Baby As you wait attentively in My Presence, the Light of the knowledge of My Glory shines upon you. This radiant knowledge transcends all understanding. It transforms every ...

Praying Through Cancer: Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

But if a woman has long hair, it is a glory to her. — 1 Corinthians 11:15 NKJV When I was seven years old, I got my fantasy doll for ...

People to Know: Jude

Editor’s note: Zondervan’s new NIV Application Bible is filled with study notes, original meaning notes, applications, Character of God, and Questions for Growth, maps, and so much more. (Check out ...

Knowing God’s Story and Making It Known

In the beginning, God... — Genesis 1:1 Ultimately, every one of us yearns to know about our existence. Don’t you? Who am I? How did all this get going? What ...

Start with Gratitude

Editor’s note: Yesterday, we shared a devotion from Tara Beth Leach, author of a wonderful devotional — The Great Morning Revolution. You can read it here and then read today’s. ...

Finding Trust in the Dark Before the Dawn

There's a sacred stillness that descends in the early hours of the morning, a hush that falls over the world before the first light breaks. In those pre-dawn moments, when ...

Majestic Jesus, Prince of Peace

Majestic Jesus, I come joyfully into Your Presence, my Prince of Peace. I love to hear You whispering the words You spoke to Your fearful disciples: Peace be with you! ...

How We Partner in Work

Editor’s note: Rebekah & Gabe Lyon's The Journal for Us provides a hopeful perspective, a clear plan, and the support you need to cultivate the joyful and thriving marriage you ...

You Have No Room for Shame

Shame can quickly cloud our perception of ourselves and our relationship with God. Yet, amid our struggles, we can rest in the liberating and game-changing truth of Romans 8:1 (NIV): ...

Romans 8:1-13

Original Meaning Romans 8 has been called the “inner sanctuary within the cathedral of Christian faith.” It sets before us some of the most wonderful blessings we enjoy as believers: ...

The Spirit Who Works in the Waiting

Editor’s note: Margaret Feinberg’s The God You Need to Know is the book on the power of the Holy Spirit that we didn’t know we needed! In it, we learn ...

Are You Living the Relaxed Life of Jesus?

Dallas Willard once had this great response when asked if he could describe Jesus in one word. He sat back, took a deep breath, and responded, “Relaxed.” As we know ...

God’s Way Is Best

Breathe Deep and Know: God’s way is the best way, the perfect way, because His way is built on His promises — promises that will always prove true. Every promise ...

Christmas Gift Guide — Book Ideas for Kids & Teens

As the Christmas season approaches, filling our homes with warmth and joy, we start thinking about finding the perfect gifts for the young people in our lives. A book that ...

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