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The Fuse and the Fallout

Truth will come to sight; murder cannot be hid long. ~ William Shakespeare CASE BRIEFING Do you know anyone who is skeptical of the New Testament? Have you ever doubted ...

God Owns It All

The earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein. — Psalm 24:1 Consider for a moment your possessions. Actually, we can possess nothing ...

Stressing Out

Editor’s note: Laura Smith’s 5-Minute Devotions for Teens was written for your kids and the kids in your life to help them with them mental and spiritual health. As Laura ...

Knowing Jesus as the Healer Who Can Do Miracles Through You

When we read about Jesus in the Bible, He can seem so different from the Jesus we experience today. What have we yet to discover about Jesus that His early ...

Praying the Names of God: Husband

ISH ִאישַׁ Ish is the Hebrew word for “husband” in Hosea 2:2, 16. The word ba’al in the Hebrew Scriptures can also be translated “husband” (as well as “lord,” “owner,” ...

The Lord of Heaven Is on His Throne

  When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, The moon and the stars, which You have ordained, What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him? — Psalm 8:3-4 When tragedy strikes, whether personal, national, or global, people wonder how God could allow such things to happen. What can He ...

The Power of Praying In Jesus' Name, Amen

IT troubles you, fatigues you, shames you. IT is the disease you can’t heal, the job you can’t stomach, the marriage you can’t fix, the rage you can’t tame. IT ...

Single Parent Families in the Family of God

You’ve noticed her the past few Sundays now, slipping into the pews at the back as the service starts. She patiently guides a little girl and an even littler boy ...

Single Parent Families in the Family of God

You’ve noticed her the past few Sundays now, slipping into the pews at the back as the service starts. She patiently guides a little girl and an even littler boy ...

Are You Painting Your Masterpiece with My Pain?

Honest Prayers for The Darkest Times Dear God, I was making a list of things I know for sure, but when I went to write “God loves me,” I couldn’t ...

The Exodus Begun

Editor’s note: The Chronological Study Bible includes every word of Scripture, just in historical order. These Bibles include maps, notes, illustrations, information on artifacts, what was going on culturally during ...

Father's Day: Do You See Me Now?

I suspect that most of us recognize our father's full humanity too late in the game. They’re no longer alive, or their memories and mental acuity are failing. Naming grievances, ...

God Is Your Child's Father Too

Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge. — Proverbs 14:26 No one can teach your child like you can. No ...

Run Toward the Roar

Editor's note: One of the great privileges of parenting, grandparenting, and being an auntie or uncle is sharing your faith with little ones. A great way to do that is ...

Break Every Chain

Some sat in darkness, in utter darkness, prisoners suffering in iron chains… Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress. He brought ...

Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength

Of all the passages in Scripture, one of the most well-known is the Shema: Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God ...

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Face Uncertain Times with Unbreakable Courage

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