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Are You Asking Enough From God?
Psalm 86 devotional: A heartfelt guide to calling on God’s mercy, daily prayer, and hope in trials, with reflection prompts and practical takeaways.

God Can Handle Your Surprises
Proverbs 16:33 meaning explained: explore the verse’s context, Hebrew nuance, and how God’s sovereignty guides chance, decisions, and daily life.

Have You Stopped Growing?
Grow in grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ with practical steps, Scripture insights, and habits to deepen faith and live transformed. Start today.

Exposing the Apostles: What They Wrote Will Shock You
What is the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you? This was a question I was asked while […]

Don’t Complicate It: The Beautiful Simplicity of Following Jesus
Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him. (Colossians 2:6) Paul has given us great instructions […]

The Engine’s Whining, The Gospel’s Speaking — Are You Listening?
I pressed the gas pedal, but the car wouldn’t go any faster. The engine whined, sounding stressed, but the car […]

Making Hard Decisions – Letters to My Children
You’re reaching the point in life where you are going to have make tough decisions. By“tough,” I don’t mean bad—I […]

How Do I Trust God When My Child Leaves for College?
This is for all the parents who are sending their babies off to college next year. It was written after […]

Every Religion Has a Grave. Only One Has an Empty Tomb.
“We’ve got a witness that puts you at the scene. We’re booking you for murder.” How many witnesses does it […]

Why Admitting You’re Weak May Be Your Greatest Spiritual Strength
Weakness Growing up I often was perplexed by how my mentors in the faith radiated joy, peace, and faith on […]

Letters to My Children: He Knows You By Name
Discover why feeling known and special to God is more significant than any celebrity recognition.

HOW TO BE THE GREATEST POSSIBLE FORCE FOR GOOD IN YOUR WORLD
We all have a brief season of life on this earth. History records many who were horribly destructive, ruining the […]

When Respect Breaks Down: The Day a Classroom Crossed the Line
Shocked. Was that was I was feeling? My face probably displayed that reaction. But it wasn’t the only thing I […]

When Chaos Reigns: What a Family Fight Teaches Us About Church Unity
It never failed. Mom would be asleep and us three kids would get into a knock down, drag out fight. […]

BEING LED BY GOD
If you are even remotely wise, you will want to be led by God. It will make sense to you […]

From Cute Chaos to Unstoppable Unity: What Coaching Little Leaguers Reveals About Growing God’s Church
Have you ever watched a T-ball game? I know you just laughed even thinking about it. Now, imagine trying to […]

How Will They Really Know? Beyond the Bumper Sticker Christianity
I was driving through town the other day, stuck in traffic behind this car with more Christian bumper stickers than […]

From Red Square to Redemption: The Hilarious Mix-Up That Led to a Deeper Truth
We sat at lunch, snacking on chips and salsa as we waited for our dinner to arrive. The conversation centered […]

Encouragement for Tired Moms: A Heartfelt Letter to Keep You Going
You’re Not Alone, Mama—We See You This is for all the mamas who go to bed tired and get up, […]

Beyond Broken Promises: Finding Unfailing Love at the Feet of Jesus
Landfills stacked miles deep reflect the truth about people today. We’ve become a disposable society. Built to last is a […]

Why a Child’s Scribble on Your Fridge Means More Than Gold: The True Power of Love
There’s something truly special about a horribly colored picture or craft given to you by tiny little hands. There’s really […]

Identity in Jesus: Embracing Who You Are in Christ
Have you ever paused and asked yourself, “Who am I, really?” In a world that’s constantly telling you who you […]

Prayer Journaling: More Than Just Writing
Have you ever felt your prayers becoming routine or struggled to stay focused during your conversations with God? Prayer journaling […]

How to Trust God During Difficult Times of Life
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re walking through a tough season right now-or you love someone who […]

WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH YOUR GOD?
Every created man or woman must make their choice. What will you do with God? Will you embrace or reject […]

ONLY
My soul waits in silence for God only. (Psalm 62:1) Who do you trust? At the end of the day, […]

The Great Attention Heist: How Modern Culture Steals Your Most Valuable Asset
Article Read time: 4 minutes Article Summary Attention: The Real Commodity in the Digital Age Attention has become one of […]

Shipwrecks and Sovereignty
A ship full of men awaiting judgement, along with officers appointed to accompany them, crammed together as they set sail […]

Home Discipleship
“Mom does everything have to be a spiritual lesson?” he said with a smile. I didn’t say anything, but thought […]

Benefits For the Body
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom. (Colossians 3:16a) When […]

When things sit in the darkness, they fester and grow.
Have you ever found that one food item you forgot about in your pantry and let sit there formonths, only […]

Children Need Guidance
Why don’t we just let our children do as they want? Because they need guidance. They need someone that will teach them the truth and what consequences could come because of our actions. Let’s band together and commit to raising up our children in the word of God.

Lace Up Your Church’s Shoes
As we disciple new believers, let’s make sure to start with the basics.

You Don’t Have to Do it Alone
When that mountain seems impossible to move, know that your strength is in Jesus.

Being A Gentleman in a Selfish World
God gives us all kinds of opportunities to confess our sin and repent.

Fighting The Battle That’s Already Won
He didn’t send His Son because we deserved it, but because He wanted a relationship with us.

3 Ways to Begin the New Year Prepared
Allow God to soften your soul and get rid of the accumulated junk this year.

New Year, New Race, New Word From God
Before running headlong into the new year, find some time to be with God and hear from Him.

When a Father Abandons His Family
When you accept God’s offer of forgiveness, freedom replaces pain.

What Do You Expect for 2022?
Is your God BIG or little? Powerful or weak? Wise or clueless?

Ignore the Doubts and Enjoy the Season
When you feel judged for your choices, know that God has your back.

Forgetting Our Sin and Shame
When you’re haunted by the sins of your past, keep moving forward to Christ.

The Unlikely Christmas Verse
One of the most familiar verses in the Bible, let’s not water down the impact and importance of it.

Lessons Learned on a Plane
God doesn’t promise a smooth ride, but to be with us in the turbulence.

Hope in Death
A Christian’s funeral can be a time for those left behind to point to Jesus.

3 Life-Changing Christmas Takeaways
Now that Christmas is over, what should a Christian’s focus be?

Christmas Through a Child’s Heart-Pt. 3
Jesus’ heart was beating for you, drawing you to himself, even in that manger bed.

Christmas Through a Child’s Hands-Pt. 2
The hands that grabbed Mary’s finger would writhe in pain on the cross.

Christmas Through a Child’s Eyes-Part 1
Did Jesus’ parents feel a shadow hanging over the manger that night?

The Healer Comes
It’s up to us to make sure the world knows the answer to sin is the Son.