Would you Like to Draw Closer to God this Year? Here’s the Best Way
Do you want to draw closer to God but don’t know how? Here’s one simple idea that will transform your life.
Devotions
Short enough to read in the carpool line, in the break room, at home, or anywhere you find five minutes for quiet reflection.
My Special Christmas Gift from the Lord
Christmas swirls with memories, hopes, and dreams. But this special gift linked a modern woman with Elizabeth and Mary one Christmas morning.
Could God Be Testing You? How to Know
Could God be testing you? How to Know.
Losing the Battle? What to Do When Life Seems Impossible
Life is hard, but sometimes it seems impossible. If this is the perspective from your window, perhaps you can identify with King Abijah and the army of Judah. In his corner of the world, it was ugly. And scary. You’d think a force of 400,000 valiant warriors would be enough to guarantee a victory, b
A Humorous Look at How Daily Bible Reading (and flossing) Can Change Your Life
After almost forty years as a dental hygienist, I’ve come across a few clever statements. These are two of my favorites: You don’t have to floss all your teeth, just the ones you want to keep. Brushing without flossing is like washing your hands without cleaning between your fingers. If I’m trying t
1 Simple Question that Can Change Your World
As I walk the streets of my neighborhood, I encounter others who exercise early in the morning. There’s the blonde lady with the big dog, the runner who whizzes by, and the dark-haired woman who walks her two Brittany spaniels. Sometimes I see a middle-aged man with a Jack Russell terrier, and other
11 Simple Ways to Cope When Grief and Loss Interrupt Your Holiday Season
How do we deal with grief during the holidays? Here are 11 simple tips for grieving well during the holidays.
Who Needs Black Friday? Deep Discounts on Gifts to Help Those You Love Draw Closer to God
If you’re like me, you’ve noticed the increasing hype as we draw closer to Black Friday. What you may not have noticed, however, is that Amazon is offering some deep discounts in advance of Black Friday. Over the past few days, I’ve watched prices drop 1/3 or more on books—my very favorite gift of a
5 Ways to Handle Disappointment as a Christian
Life is disappointing — our kids, our husbands, our marriages, our churches all can disappoint us. How do we handle it as Christians?
5 Simple Ways – Pass Along Your Faith to Your Children
In a day when many young adults are leaving the faith of their fathers, how can we share our faith with our kids and grandkids?
4 Ways to Help a Hurting Friend
What do you do when someone you care about is struggling? You know you can’t fix the situation, but you love your friend. What to do?
What Quirks and Kindness Can Teach Us
Sometimes, the quirks that characterize those around us can drive us crazy. This quirky exchange ended in a surprising kindess.