When my kids were little, and I’d be walking the whole group of them through the narrow aisles of the grocery store, I always attracted a lot of attention. Strangers would often smile at my crew as they tried to dodge around us. There was the drooling baby, just learning to sit up in the…
Are They God’s Desires Or Mine?
How do I distinguish between my desires and God’s? How do I tap in to my true heart’s desires — the ones that lead me to His best for me? Once the Holy Spirit is dwelling within your heart, you have more than mere human intuition and know-how to help you make decisions. As the…
Dear Graduate
Editor’s Note: It’s almost graduation season 2020 and you’re going to need a gift for the graduates in your life! This year, in particular, we want to celebrate our graduates (ceremony or not) from all levels of schooling… junior high, high school, college, and graduate school. Three titles in eight beautiful covers will give you plenty…
Put God in the Center of Your Life and Relationships
Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. —Psalm 37:4 Cole Shortly after I first met Savannah and her daughter Everleigh, I took some time alone at the beach. The sun had just gone down, which made the scene, as I looked out at the water, extra beautiful. Standing…
Daily Power: The Next Step
Daily Power: The Next Step You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised. – Hebrews 10:36 I’m a sucker for those movies about great athletes and their teams — you know, like Rudy, Miracle, Hoosiers, and Remember the Titans. I love seeing underdogs…
Daily Power: Walking by Faith
Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. — Psalm 37:4 Some days you wake up and wonder how you ended up where you are in your life. You remember when you were younger and had a dream. You always thought, “One day I’m going to pursue that…
The Canaanite Woman: When Great Faith Meets Great Action
As a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so will your God rejoice over you. — Isaiah 62:5 I have a sketch of Jesus laughing. It hangs on the wall right across from my desk. It’s quite a drawing. His head is back. His mouth is open. His eyes are sparkling. He isn’t just grinning. He isn’t…