by Briane Pittman Kearns “She began so well,” said my friend when I told her I was studying Rebekah, wife of Isaac, mother of Esau and Jacob. We may begin well, but to maintain a life of faith that ends well, we must guide our hearts to know God, love God, and trust God in […]
A Character Study of Rebekah: Trusting Bride Turned Meddling Mother Read More »
By Joanna Eccles How do you reconcile love with the need for justice? Darrow, the main character in “Red Rising” by Pierce Brown, once executed justice in an unconventional manner. He ruled a set of students, and his friend Tactus defied Darrow’s clear instructions. The punishment was 20 lashes. Darrow didn’t want to hurt his
Meet the God of the Bible: A God of Love and Justice Read More »
by Carolyn Sinclair McCalla When did you last enjoy a feast? Maybe it was at Thanksgiving or Christmas, or on a special cruise. Perhaps it was at a wedding. But do you know that you can feast daily on God’s Word? This feast will fill you with peace, joy, and love that lasts longer than
An Invitation to Feast on God’s Word + Free Imago Dei Bible Study Read More »
by Barb Fox I sat at a table with five strangers. The workshop leader provided instructions: “Tell us about yourself, including your current job responsibilities.” My heart pounded as I searched for an answer. A combination of changes in personnel and priorities had decommissioned my prior work responsibilities. Each phrase I turned over in my
6 Truths from God’s Word for Women Experiencing an Identity Crisis Read More »
By Leslie Jones Shuffling through my “people to pray for” notecards one morning, I sensed God’s holy invitation to add the name of a woman who’d deeply wounded me. “How can I pray for her,” I questioned, “when it’s impossible to forgive what she did to my family?” Offering forgiveness felt unreasonable. I’d harbored hatred
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By Angela Meer Like most women, I could barely squeak in the time for a shower, let alone a consistent self-care routine. Rushing through the daily grind, I was far from creating sustaining habits that would infuse my body and mind with health and hope. In the madness of my go-go-go without any rest-rest-rest lifestyle,
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By Sacha C. Have you ever been in a situation that left you feeling hopeless and stressed out—wondering if things will ever change? Has there ever been a time when you felt so stuck that you couldn’t find a way to pull yourself out? That no matter what you tried, other factors kept getting thrown
8 Biblical Ways to Overcome Obstacles {Even When It Seems Impossible!} Read More »
By Donna Bucher When people think of unforgiveness, visions of prison rarely come to mind. Sadly, refusing to offer forgiveness holds us in a prison of bitterness, resentment, and pain, causing us to relive the offense repeatedly. The prison of unforgiveness held me captive for many years. Pain inflicted more than twenty years ago has
Reflect and Release: The Healing Power of Biblical Forgiveness Read More »
By Pamela Henkelman I hate to admit it, but I feel a little disappointed in God today. I crawl under my cozy blanket in my favorite chair as a warm cup of coffee waits on the side table. I’m ready with my Bible and journal to record my conversation with God. Usually, I’m excited to
How the Book of Job Helps Us Perceive God’s Majesty Read More »
by Sandra Bretschneider God has made Himself known on the pages of Scripture. When I was a young girl, I sat in Sunday School class and learned about the character of God. My teacher taught me about His faithfulness through the story of Noah’s ark, His provision through the manna in the desert, and His
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