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Cheerful Giver
After church on Sundays, my niece and I would get to hang out. I would tell her she had $10 […]
Faith TALK: Why Did God Make Me This Way?
(The following is a family devotional guide with suggested questions and scriptures.) Focus Verse: I will praise You because I […]
Called to Teach
Teaching is a higher calling, wouldn’t you agree? I think every parent who has been thrown into the world of […]
How’s Your Soul?
To persevere as believers, we must pay attention to the health of our souls.
How’s Your I-Sight?
If you’re not allowing Jesus to guide your path, you will not see the people he wants you to reach.
Understanding the Enemy
God protects us from harm and guides our understanding.
Indescribable Beauty
It’s hard to capture into words what the eyes behold and the heart feels. I’ve seen some beautiful things in […]
New Standards Don’t Honor God
Yes, God’s love is without condition, but His standard are higher than the world’s.
Commitment and Covenant
Next week, my husband and I will celebrate 8 years of marriage. It seems so much longer, and yet at […]
When Winning Really Means Losing
Jesus taught some countercultural things, like what winning and losing really mean.
All Nations
We booked a cab ride into Hopkins from our hotel in Belize. It was the closest town so we thought […]
A Sad Substitute For the Real Thing
As we attempt to do life apart from God, let’s not forget that only God is the real deal and without substitute.
The Big Picture
When I finally saw the image within the words, I couldn’t unsee it. Do you know what I’m talking about? […]
Faith TALK: Overcoming with God’s Word
(The following is a family devotional guide with suggested questions and scriptures.) Focus Verse: “Lord, help me be on my […]
What Super Bowl Commercials Reveal About Culture
The world says there’s a new way to abundant life, but God says only He makes all things new.
Falsely Accused
In the movie The Green Mile, John Coffey is in prison for a crime he did not commit. Why? Because […]
Taking Down the Walls of Hurt
Trusting God and following his will can tear the walls of hurt and betrayal.
Remove. Replace. Reboot.
If what you say comes from your heart, take an inventory of the words and be honest with yourself.
Hear His Voice Above the Noise
How, then, do we pray when the world is in chaos?
Honor Your Father and Mother
As children, we would sing a little song about a baby bumble bee. “Oh, I’m taking home a baby bumble […]
Practice: Part of God’s Playbook
Let your actions and choices reflect what it says in God’s “playbook.”
Just Breathe
Just breathe. There’s a song by Johnny Diaz that talks about the crazy, busy lives we lead and how beautiful […]
The Life-Changing GOSPEL
Let God use you, no matter what stage of life you’re in, to bring someone to the foot of the cross.
One of These and A Few of Those…
One of these and a few of those… Going to the grocery store on an empty stomach is a poor […]
What is God’s Proper Place?
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The chaos of our lives and desire to take care of our people can prevent us from reflecting on God.
Who Is Most Important?
I love schedules and plans. I love making out my to-do list for the day. There’s a certain feeling of […]
Faith TALK: Overcome Your Doubts and Fears
(The following is a family devotional guide with suggested questions and scriptures.) Focus Verse: “God has not given me a […]
A Holy People
Anytime I hear the word “peculiar”, I immediately think of Alice in Wonderland. I can just hear Alice saying, “how […]
Deconstructing Your Christianity
Sometimes called Progressive Christianity, a dangerous movement is creeping into our culture.
He Who Began a Good Work
We are God’s incomplete masterpiece and the Artist is faithfully working in us to the end.
Concerns of the Heart
Is your heart condition one of loving and serving others and a testament to a surrendered life?
Let Go and Let God
What is your weakness? I ask students this question often to help them prepare for interviews. It’s one of the […]
Lay Down That Offense
Nurturing those hurts and offenses will keep you from enjoying the fullness of God’s peace and joy.
Water from the Rocks
When I was a kid, we had a magician come to our school. Bart Rockett. It was one of the […]
Your Spiritual Wake Up Call
If you’ve become spiritual drowsy, maybe it’s time to get serious about church.
Songs of Praise
What’s your favorite song? Music has such a deep way of reaching into those secret, hidden places in our hearts […]
Are You a CEO Christian?
Why has the term “Christian” become watered down and meaningless today?
Dry Ground
We love living on the river. It’s a beautiful place and there’s always something to do. But, the river rises […]
Faith TALK: Face Your Fears
(The following is a family devotional guide with suggested questions and scriptures.) Focus Verse: “I will be strong and courageous. […]
The Discipleship Command Is For You
Someone you know needs discipleship, and you may be that disciple maker.
When All is Stripped Away
In the story of Jack and the Beanstalk, Jack trades his family’s cow for some magic beans. When he returns […]
What’s Your Preference?
Because believers reflect Christ, we should choose generosity and compassion over what we prefer.
Are You Fully Surrendered?
Don’t be the person living independent of God and believing there’s no need of Him.
Let’s Get Excited About Salvation
Why are we ho-hum about people coming to Christ and surrendering their lives to Him?
A Change of Heart
It’s a tense moment in every plot where the villain, hanging off the side of a ledge, facing certain death, […]
Equipping the Called
God doesn’t promise a way around troubles but a way through them as he walks beside us.
Liar Liar Pants on Fire
A cable company promises fast internet speeds, locked-in pricing and quality customer service. Now that sounds like a great deal! […]
Praise Lessons From Prison
Praising God in the storms and dungeons of our lives is possible only through the power of God..
Sentimental Value
If you hand me a box of Jelly Beans, my eyes will light up. Not only do I love them, […]
Values Determine Practices
Make sure that the values you claim to have are obvious in what you actually do.