Christian Living Devotions

Was Job’s Wife a Loser? How to Respond to Tragedy with Faith

Job’s wife is often remembered for her harsh words, but was she really faithless—or just grieving? Discover the deeper story of her sorrow, God’s mercy, and the lessons her struggle offers us today. Was Job’s Wife a Loser? How to Respond to Tragedy with Faith I always thought Job’s wife

How to Recognize Genuine Repentance: 9 Signs from Scripture

Did you know saying “I’m sorry” isn’t the same as repentance? Discover from 2 Corinthians 7:9–11 the nine biblical characteristics of genuine repentance and why only genuine repentance leads to lasting change and restored relationships. “You two stop arguing and tell each other you’re so

Two Fun Opportunities for Listening and Learning

Hi readers! I have not one but TWO special treats for you this week—two opportunities to listen to some of the devotions from my latest book, Lord, I Believe, 60 Devotions for Your Troubled Heart. Sunday God Meets Monday Mom podcast — “I Believe God Is Trustworthy” Last week, the creativ

Powerful Hope When You’re Tempted to Quit Praying

What is your most long-standing unanswered prayer? I have friends who have been praying for decades for their children’s salvation. And friends who have labored for years over their daughters’ infertility. One of my neighbors prays daily for researchers to find a cure for a disease that has the powe

How Not to Fear Not When Life Is Scary?

A struggling friend once accused me of having a Pollyanna approach to life. You just think happy thoughts, look on the bright side, and focus on the good. You pretend the bad stuff doesn’t exists. Seriously? Does she really think this is how Christians deal with trials? If my husband came home with