Why We Struggle with Prayer
We are in a war between what we think is important and what God says is important. Prayer is a…
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Are You Listening?
When we study the Hebrew roots of our Christian faith, we can often discover a difference between the Hebrew meaning…
Read a Library in a Year
For generations, the written word has helped us craft an idea about how the world is and ought to be.…
Faith Like a Child
Can God heal? Yes, he can. Does God intervene in impossible situations? All the time. Does God move the hardest…
Having Faith in Tough Times
Struggles are real and our questions about them are not easily answered. In the midst of our difficult times –…
The Secret to Waiting Well
In this post, Anne shares her story of growing patience and the ability to “wait well”. God showed her that…
A Childhood Lesson Guaranteed to Help You Enjoy the Bible
At summer camp, the Buddy Rule was meant to keep us safe. While safety may have been the primary purpose,…
The Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness and Goodness
If we do not see how Jesus cares for us, we will not care for what He cares for. We…
Done Digging Holes
Using the Parable of the Talents that Jesus told in Matthew 25, Janet challenges us to let go of our…
When Mental Illness Comes Home
In this powerful post, guest writer Amy Simpson shares her personal story and Biblical truth about mental illness. If you…
You Belong to Jesus
If you have a glass that is filled with water and you try to add more water, is it getting…
The Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control
We become trustworthy, faithful, gentle and self-controlled when we are building a right, growing relationship with God. True intimacy with…