Short enough to read in the carpool line, in the break room, at home, or anywhere you find five minutes for quiet reflection.
I cannot lie. I stink at Christmas. Some years, I don’t even like it. First, there are the presents. I have friends who intuitively know how to find the perfect gift for everyone they love. I so envy them. I feel such pressure to find just the right gifts that I dread the start of…
Do you think of everyone else during the Christmas shopping season, but seldom buy anything for yourself? I do too. Honestly, it brings me way more joy to give to those I love. BUT, there’s one exception. I always, always invest in new spiritual resources to start the new year off focused on Jesus.
How can we cling to hope when we've been waiting for so long for God to move? If you're waiting, this post will encourage you to press on.
Happy Black Friday, Friends! If you’re like me, you’re decorating for Christmas and hunting for that perfect something for that special someone. Did you go out early this morning to snag that spiffy Christmas sweater or fun Lego set? Nothing wrong with that. I love a good bargain. The older I get, t
I asked a group of women recently to list the fears that race around in their heads when they lie down to sleep. Here’s a sampling: Will my children and grandchildren walk with God? Will my marriage go the distance? Will we have enough money to pay for college, weddings, and retirement? Will we be [
If you want to grow as a Christian, here's the habit that changed me.
Lori Hatcher launches a new book, Think on These Things, 60 Thoughtful Devotions for Renewed Peace, with our Daily Bread Publishing
French poet Victor Hugo is quoted as saying, “And when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. God is awake.” If I were to choose a word to describe the recent election season, I’d choose the word laborious. Angry tirades and scathing accusations have volleyed from o
What should we do when things seem hopeless? Here are 5 principles from Luke 8 we can apply to any situation that causes us to lose hope.
Nighttime can be the most frightening part of the day. The busyness that distracts us is gone, and my mind is free to wander into dark places
If you were packing a snack bag for a long flight and had to choose between two foods, Brussels sprouts or brownies, which would you pick? (No offense to you Brussels sprouts lovers.) I see those hands—and they’re all smudged with chocolate. If you were packing reading material for that long flight
Who would you most like to see come to know Christ as their Savior? Your spouse? One of your children? A dear friend? A grandchild?
