By Jen Ludwig Advent (from the Latin word adventus) means “coming” or “arrival” and is traditionally a time of preparation. During these weeks before December 25th, we are getting ready for the arrival of our Savior. We wait expectantly for the coming of the King through the eyes of the Israelites, who awaited the birth […]
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By Rachel Greening It was a practice I said I would never employ as I caressed my bulging belly, feeling my first baby’s tiny limbs flutter inside me. But when in the wilds of raising a toddler, it came out by default. “I’m counting to three!” I tell my 20-month-old daughter, who stands amid the
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By Susan Cort Johnson Do you frequently use the word “blessed”? I consider myself blessed when I find a parking place in a crowded lot, have a warm fire on a cold, winter night, or wake up to the smell of coffee in the morning. We can list a multitude of ways God brings blessing
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By Colleen C. Howard Some days, my mind feels like a whirlwind, life unravels around me, and clarity’s nowhere in sight. I’m in motion, but going nowhere. Consumed by the chaos and heat of my circumstances. In these moments, I struggle to connect with God. But prayer can extinguish the flames of distraction, confusion, and
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Women around the world are craving God’s Word and we are intent on creating free resources and tools to satisfy your spiritual appetite. Most of our readers would agree that we could all benefit from carving out a bit more time and space for Jesus Christ in our hearts and lives. But how? I mean,
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By Amber Ginter Anxiety is a natural, human emotion. It can arise uninvited and be triggered by life’s circumstances—the good, the bad, or the ugly. When anxiety takes over our lives, we may struggle to separate the feeling from the truth. Even as Christians, this fight can seem never-ending. Being a Christian doesn’t mean we
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By Sarah McClelland Whack! A plastic block launched from my toddler’s hand strikes me square between the eyes. I recoil at the sting. Whap! Another block strikes my chin. The rebellious streak went too far. Tears fill my eyes. I heave my pregnant body off the couch. Snatching the blocks and throwing them beyond the
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By Nicole O’Meara What did you eat for lunch last Wednesday? If you can’t remember, you’re in good company. I can’t remember either (unless I’m keeping a food journal). Remembering mundane details like what we ate for lunch probably doesn’t matter in the long run. But we forget more important things than what we ate—and
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By Lynda Kelly “Should we take grandma an umbrella?” my daughter asked. A crack of thunder split the sky. Within seconds, rain poured down—the kind of desert storm that turns streets into rivers. I hesitated. It was late. The logical part of me offered every excuse to stay dry and safe at home. Mama only
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By Mary Spencer Veazey “I’m pregnant! Again!” one of my best friends exclaims to me after arriving at my house. My heart sinks and leaps for joy simultaneously. Can both things be true at the same time? At that moment, I realize they can. I’m filled with happiness for my friend and a bit heartbroken
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