We think of salvation as the moment of crossing a threshold, and we let people assume this was the point of it all, that the forgiveness of sins is primarily what the gospel is about, when really, it’s about the party
A life verse can help us move on from our old stories of failure and defeat by replacing the lies we’ve believed about ourselves with God’s truth.
From the manger to the tomb, God has embraced the brokenness of humanity, giving new meaning to His name, Emmanuel: God with us.
“In the beginning the Word already existed.
The Word was with God,
and the Word was God.
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss
Some of us already have a well-established reading habit (kudos if that’s you!).
To get the full value of joy, you must have someone to divide it with.
Practicing gratitude doesn’t need to be as dull as washing the dinner dishes after the holiday meal! Try one (or more) of these five fun ways to practice gratitude as a family.
The hope promised in Scripture can seem not only distant but also irrelevant for our daily lives.
Rest is an obvious but overlooked necessity, vital not only to our physical health but our mental and spiritual health as well.
Remember to focus on being a friend, not a fixer… Build a relationship, just like you would with anyone else you’re getting to know.
Things like good health and strong relationships are gifts from God, and we honor him by stewarding them well. Yet if they become the focus of our lives, we are in danger of missing our calling.