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Next week, my husband and I will celebrate 8 years of marriage. It seems so much longer, and yet at […]

Jesus taught some countercultural things, like what winning and losing really mean.

We booked a cab ride into Hopkins from our hotel in Belize. It was the closest town so we thought […]

As we attempt to do life apart from God, let’s not forget that only God is the real deal and without substitute.

When I finally saw the image within the words, I couldn’t unsee it. Do you know what I’m talking about? […]

(The following is a family devotional guide with suggested questions and scriptures.) Focus Verse: “Lord, help me be on my […]

The world says there’s a new way to abundant life, but God says only He makes all things new.

In the movie The Green Mile, John Coffey is in prison for a crime he did not commit. Why? Because […]

Trusting God and following his will can tear the walls of hurt and betrayal.

If what you say comes from your heart, take an inventory of the words and be honest with yourself.

How, then, do we pray when the world is in chaos?

As children, we would sing a little song about a baby bumble bee. “Oh, I’m taking home a baby bumble […]

Let your actions and choices reflect what it says in God’s “playbook.”

Just breathe. There’s a song by Johnny Diaz that talks about the crazy, busy lives we lead and how beautiful […]

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… Going to the grocery store on an empty stomach is a poor […]

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The chaos of our lives and desire to take care of our people can prevent us from reflecting on God.

I love schedules and plans. I love making out my to-do list for the day. There’s a certain feeling of […]

(The following is a family devotional guide with suggested questions and scriptures.) Focus Verse: “God has not given me a […]

Anytime I hear the word “peculiar”, I immediately think of Alice in Wonderland. I can just hear Alice saying, “how […]

Sometimes called Progressive Christianity, a dangerous movement is creeping into our culture.

We are God’s incomplete masterpiece and the Artist is faithfully working in us to the end.

Is your heart condition one of loving and serving others and a testament to a surrendered life?

What is your weakness? I ask students this question often to help them prepare for interviews. It’s one of the […]

Nurturing those hurts and offenses will keep you from enjoying the fullness of God’s peace and joy.

When I was a kid, we had a magician come to our school. Bart Rockett. It was one of the […]

If you’ve become spiritual drowsy, maybe it’s time to get serious about church.

What’s your favorite song? Music has such a deep way of reaching into those secret, hidden places in our hearts […]

Why has the term “Christian” become watered down and meaningless today?

We love living on the river. It’s a beautiful place and there’s always something to do. But, the river rises […]

(The following is a family devotional guide with suggested questions and scriptures.) Focus Verse: “I will be strong and courageous. […]

Someone you know needs discipleship, and you may be that disciple maker.

In the story of Jack and the Beanstalk, Jack trades his family’s cow for some magic beans. When he returns […]

Because believers reflect Christ, we should choose generosity and compassion over what we prefer.

Don’t be the person living independent of God and believing there’s no need of Him.

Why are we ho-hum about people coming to Christ and surrendering their lives to Him?

It’s a tense moment in every plot where the villain, hanging off the side of a ledge, facing certain death, […]

God doesn’t promise a way around troubles but a way through them as he walks beside us.

A cable company promises fast internet speeds, locked-in pricing and quality customer service. Now that sounds like a great deal! […]

Praising God in the storms and dungeons of our lives is possible only through the power of God..

If you hand me a box of Jelly Beans, my eyes will light up. Not only do I love them, […]

Make sure that the values you claim to have are obvious in what you actually do.

Why? Do you find yourself asking that question often? When my nephew was little, I could say anything and he […]

(The following is a family devotional guide with suggested questions and scriptures.) Focus Verse: “The Lord is my strength and […]

Nearly every morning for the past several years, I’ve shared my quiet time through Facebook. I started in Genesis and […]

Many Christians no longer believe church attendance is necessary to have a full life in Christ.

Twisting Scripture around to justify one’s actions and beliefs is a dangerous and sinful game.

Yes, God offers forgiveness and grace to believers, but he also requires sacrifice.

How often do you put your action where your mouth is when it comes to loving and serving others?

There are some voices you know immediately when you hear them. “People will come, Ray. They’ll come to Iowa for […]