I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in His word I put my hope. I wait for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning. — Psalm 130:5-6 I have a routine that I follow almost every weekday: I wake up and gasp at the forty-five-year old woman staring back…
The Spirit in You
I will ask the Father, and He will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever — the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you know Him, for He lives with you and will be in you. — John 14:16-17…
He Cares About Every Single Detail
When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in place, what is mankind that You are mindful of them, human beings that You care for them? — Psalm 8: 3-4 We have a fire pit in our backyard and one of our favorite things…
Building with Weak Things
Building with Weak Things The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. — Genesis 12:1-2…
Waiting: Four Hundred Years of Silence
Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. — James 5:7-8 ESV…
Editor’s Picks: January 2019
I don’t know about you but during Christmas break all I did was lounge around wrapped up in cozy blankets and read to my heart’s content. It was pure luxury. But now, it’s time to replenish the bedside table book stack! Here are some titles (including a couple of new devotions because it’s a great…
Recognizing the Holy Spirit
Simeon took [the baby Jesus] in his arms and praised God, saying: “Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You may now dismiss Your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen Your salvation, which You have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of Your…
Do Not Be Afraid
But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a Son, and you are to call Him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne…
Our True Home
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. — John 10:10 Several years ago, during December, we took a family trip to New York City. Getting to show Caroline the city at Christmastime will go down as one of…
Brand New Books We’re Reading this Fall
Editor’s Note: Fall is quickly approaching… which means new books are coming your way! As we prepare for cooler weather, get cozy with these new books from favorite authors like Andy Stanley, Dr. Les Parrott, and Patrice Gopo, plus a few new voices we know you’ll love! Grab something for yourself or to give to…
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