Blog Posts by Lysa TerKeurst

Because I Am Loved

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. — 1 Peter 5:6Thought for the Day: Doing something in order to be loved ...

A Healthier Lifestyle: A Better Way Home

So, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.” — Hebrews 3:7-8aThought for the Day: I can’t keep driving through the dangerous ...

Finding True Fulfillment In Becoming More Than a Good Bible Study Girl

In this six session video-based bible study, Lysa TerKeurst encourages participants to trade going through the motions for the spiritually exciting life for which we long. Below is an excerpt ...

But What If I Say No and They Stop Liking Me?

Let’s just call the elephant in the room what it is — a massive, dirty, grayish, tusk-adorned, tail-swinging, giant-legged, big-bellied creature with ears that some cartoon creators believe make them ...

The Best Yes: You've Got a Part to Play

Life is a constant barrage of choices. It can be overwhelming if we always say yes in an effort to please others. We can end up doing things we’re not ...

What the Word of God Says to Our Insecurity

Fixed Mind-Sets and Growth Mind-SetsA friend left this thought on my Facebook page: “We do what we do and feel how we feel because we think what we think.”1 And ...

What's It Like to Do Life With Me?

Above All Else, Guard Your Heart, for Everything You Do Flows From It.This Deals with My AttitudeHave you ever interacted with a know-it-all? Know-it-alls see themselves as a resident expert ...

Training Your Wisdom Muscles: Show Up to Practice

How do I discern a Best Yes? Great question, but this question doesn’t have just one answer. It has layers of answers. The first layer we discussed was “consider the ...

The Very Best Yes - We Are Better Together

For all seventeen years of her life, this girl, my middle girl, has known a secret. When it all falls apart, there is a safe place. Her mom’s arms. More ...

Weak Places: I Can Be Strong in Christ

The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. — Psalm 18:2aThought for the Day: Even the smallest drop ...

You Were Made for More

I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious ...

Courageous Yes - Confident No

My husband was out of town recently when a box was delivered to my doorstep. It was rather large. Not the size of a dresser but definitely larger than the ...

When God Hurts My Feelings

I don’t know another way to say this, so I’ll just shoot straight.Sometimes God hurts my feelings.Now, hear me out. I don’t mean this in an irreverent way. I very ...

What If Jesus Walked Into Your Church?

For years I sang in the worship band at church. On my scheduled weeks, as we approached the staring time, I stood on stage waiting. Soon the lights dimmed, signaling ...

Is My Pain Talking?

We take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. — 2 Corinthians 10:5Thought for the Day: Our Lord doesn’t whisper shameful condemnations.Have you ever been in a situation ...

Walking in the Flow

He said: “Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the LORD says to you: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this ...

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Free Online Bible Study by Jennie Allen

Free Online Bible Study by Jennie Allen

What does the Bible tell us about our emotions? Join the free Untangle Your Emotions Online Bible Study and get exclusive content from author Jennie Allen, 6 study videos, and other Bible study resources - all free when you sign up! Study starts 6/10.