B.I.B.L.E.: Basic instructions before leaving earth.
Dig deep into God’s true words for us and see what he says about subjects like evangelism, self-esteem, peer pressure, and more. Because the Bible is just as relevant today as when it was written.
Does God want you to dream big? If you’ve ever gone to a commencement ceremony or perused Hallmark’s graduation section, you’re familiar with phrases like . . . “Dream big, work hard, make it happen.” “Don’t hold yourself back.” “You are capable of anything you set your mind to.” “Nothing… Read More »Does God Want You To Dream Big?
Are you someone whose mood is directly affected by the weather? If it’s bright and sunny outside, you find it much easier to be cheerful than on those days when the clouds smear the sky with a murky haze. And when the entire sky is blanketed by a thick quilt… Read More »Faith Through the Blues: Know That God is Always There
On a beautiful autumn day in 2009, my husband and I pledged our commitment to each other in a small country church packed with people. I wore my grandmother’s 1940s wedding dress and walked down the aisle on my father’s arm as friends performed original music composed by yours truly.… Read More »True Commitment: Be the One Who Follows Through
Many years ago, I read a book about a character who had a third ear hidden on the back of her head, and through it, she could hear others’ thoughts. She knew if what someone said aloud matched his or her true intentions. It was meant to be silly, but… Read More »Warning: Control Your Thoughts Now, Before They Control You
Do you know how to love God? How many people never, ever ponder that question? Some assume believing in Jesus is enough. Combine that with a prayer of thanks every now and then, and you’re good to go, right? Bonus points for going to church on Christmas and Easter or… Read More »How to Love God: What is God’s Love Language?
Spend enough time at any Christian church, and you’ll hear one animal species mentioned so often you might find yourself glancing around to see if there are any standing in the aisles or chewing the altar flowers. Sheep. Only they’re not spoken of in the context of good farming practices… Read More »Why God Compares Us to Sheep: A Shepherd’s Perspective
It’s a powerful promise wrapped inside a vivid picture: “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” To “flee” something is not to back away cautiously or make a casual retreat. Fleeing implies an act of desperation—a high-tailed, heart-pounding race from danger. If you resist the devil, he will… Read More »Teens & Spiritual Warfare: Why You Must Always, Always Be on Guard
Show of hands, how many of you eat every day? I’m waving my hand wildly right now because not only do I eat every day but sometimes I have a second breakfast because the standard three-meals-a-day isn’t enough. Can’t live without food, right? So, how many of you read your… Read More »Why You Absolutely Must Read Your Bible Every Day