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1. 5 Verses for Fathers

Happy Father's Day! 5 Verses for Fathers "But while he was yet far away, his father saw him and was moved with compassion, and ran and embraced his neck and kissed him" (Luke 15:20). "Furthermore, we have ...

Created on 14 June 2019

2. 7 Books to Help You Become The Leader and Father God Called You to Be

With Father's Day around the corner, we're taking the time to appreciate the men in our lives. Honor your father by giving him one of these books. Challenge yourself to become a better leader adding these ...

Created on 11 June 2019

3. How God Birthed a Prophetic Act and Promise on June 14

On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress passed a resolution that allowed the country to adopt its first official flag: the 13-star-and-stripe banner. Later, an act of Congress, signed by President Harry ...

Created on 14 June 2019

4. The Father's Day Legacy You Can Celebrate, No Matter What

At the very same time when I turned 30 and my father 55, the retinal disease began to rob our eyesight. In a matter of 18 months, our vision closed in completely, leaving us in darkness with no trace of ...

Created on 14 June 2019

5. The Ultimate One You Should Remember This Memorial Day

With Memorial Day upon us, I am thoughtful of those who served well—the best they knew how—before passing into eternity. I am reminded that standing in the threshold between life and death is Jesus, the ...

Created on 23 May 2019

6. What Jesus Would Tell Us This Memorial Day

Today on Memorial Day, the U.S. pauses to remember those who gave their all in our defense. Warfare is one of the oldest activities of mankind. Beginning with Nimrod in Babylon, rulers have used force ...

Created on 21 May 2019

7. The Gift Your Wife Really Wants This Mother's Day

Men, what your wife wants from you this Mother's Day is to be cherished. Far more than an expensive gift or a thoughtful card, she wants you to lead her family with her best interests in mind. She doesn't ...

Created on 10 May 2019

8. 4 Scriptural Promises for This Mother's Day

With Mother's Day this weekend, I oddly find myself not focusing on just the women in my life, but on the men as well. I am not wondering what "the guys" will gift me with on this holiday, because they ...

Created on 10 May 2019

9. This Weekend, Let's Celebrate the Messiness of Motherhood

Gilda Radner died tragically early in life. Although she greatly desired to have children, she never was able to but said this about being a mother, "Motherhood is the biggest gamble in the world. It's ...

Created on 10 May 2019

10. Mothering: Your Marvelous Ministry

In an instant, your whole world is changed. A child is placed into your arms, and suddenly you are thrust into the greatest adventure, the biggest challenge and the most powerful ministry that God has ...

Created on 10 May 2019

11. Why the World Celebrates a False God Today

Earth Day is always such a fun time. The warmth, the joy and the reverent dignity of the day brings such hope and security to my soul. It just makes me proud to be a small part of planet Earth. Each year, ...

Created on 22 April 2019

12. The One-of-a-Kind Love You Want This Valentine's Day

I've been a Christian for a quite a while. For years, I taught the Word to both adults and kids when my first husband, Brent, and I started two churches in the Northwest. I knew God, I loved Him, and I ...

Created on 13 February 2019

13. Single on Valentine's Day? Here's Hope

Valentine's Day is upon us again. Commercials abound with sweethearts holding hands and staring into each other's eyes. Husbands and boyfriends rush to the grocery store for a last-minute pick-up of chocolate ...

Created on 13 February 2019

14. 6 Ways to Teach Teens About Real Romance That Honors Christ

In 18 years of youth ministry, my husband and I learned a lot about teens falling in love. In fact, I've enjoyed watching countless couples fall in love. I consider it a perk of being in ministry! I especially ...

Created on 11 February 2019

15. How Martin Luther King Jr. Still Speaks to Us Today

We are to love well. Jesus said love would be the mark of His followers—love for each other and even love for their enemies. But we have not loved well. For 2,000 years, believers have bickered and fought ...

Created on 20 January 2019

16. How to Face the New Year With Hope, Not Despair

2019 has begun, and the year is off like a rocket ship toward new targets. But issues in our past and ones we often try to ignore unfortunately still keep rearing their evil heads. World hunger, sexual ...

Created on 28 December 2018

17. 3 Ways Jesus Can Light Up Your Christmas and New Year

"Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you" (Isa. 60:1). A few weeks ago, two of my little grandsons spent the night with me. When I was tucking them in, they ...

Created on 24 December 2018

18. 4 Wonderful Ways Jesus Can Transform Your Christmas Loneliness

The holidays can be lonely times for those who have suffered losses of loved ones or are missing families, friendships or relationships due to extenuating circumstances. As a single mom, for many years ...

Created on 21 December 2018

19. Your Ps. 23:5 Strategy for Waiting on the Lord This Christmas

My recent house guests were my brother and his wife. With their help, my house came alive with red and green decorations. Time to Eat Once we placed the angel on the tree top, I announced, "We'll have ...

Created on 21 December 2018

20. Why You Don't Need to Get Everything 'Just Right' This Christmas

I was shopping for gifts in one of my favorite stores a few years back when I saw one of their signs announcing "The Perfect Christmas." That's a nice sentiment, but it got me wondering: What does that ...

Created on 18 December 2018