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I was once at a conference doing a question-and-answer session when someone asked, “How do you grow close to God?” Great question. Possible answers swirled about in my mind. I ...

Do you ever feel called to more? We live in a culture of more — more promotions, money, square feet, clothes, vacations, followers. But have you noticed how even when ...

When Saturday Night Live comedian Pete Davidson crudely mocked Congressman-elect Dan Crenshaw because of his eye patch and flippantly remarked, “I know he lost his eye in the war or ...

Summer beckons with the lawn hose, water balloons, and water guns at our house of six boys. It beckons with roasted marshmallows, with bike rides, and backyard baseball. But for ...

Editor’s note: Are you pregnant? Or waiting for a grandchild?  Praise the Lord! What a wonderful time! During this season of growth, you can also grow spiritually! Turn to God, ...

I will give thanks to the Lord because of His righteousness; I will sing the praises of the name of the Lord Most High. — Psalm 7:17 Some days I ...

… whoever believes in Him shall not perish… — John 3:16 Team Hoyt consists of a father-son squad: Dick and Rick. They race. They race a lot. Sixty-four marathons. Two ...

What does it mean that God is love (1 John 4:8)? Here’s how John described it: Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves ...

WELCOME | Read on your own “Well, there’s nothing left to do but pray.” Have you ever heard someone make this statement? Or even said those words yourself? Perhaps the ...

Coaches work hard with players to develop in them the skills needed to protect the ball at all costs. Most NFL teams conduct a regular drill in which the runner ...

When I was growing up in the South, people often said to me, “You’re the spitting image of your dad.” I understood what they meant, but still, what’s a “spitting” ...

The good news is that even if you aren’t a naturally empathetic person, there is hope. Thankfully it’s a skill that we can work on. I’ve learned over the years ...

You may have a sense that engaging in a couples Bible study would be a great way to strengthen your bond with your partner and deepen your faith. But, with ...

There’s something powerful, and incredibly compelling, about someone who refuses to be offended. My friend Michael is a very evangelical Christian. He decided to open a coffee shop in the ...

This woman is driving me crazy. – Luke 18:5 I love the parable of the persistent widow. I don’t mean any disrespect, but I think persistent is a nice word ...

As Christians, we have much to consider, learn from, and celebrate during Black History Month. When President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, he called us to ...