I have a Christian girlfriend who is caught between faith and a hard place. Though she is a committed Christ-follower, she struggles to believe God’s promises and feels helpless to the circumstances of her trial. She prays — but wonders if God no longer listens …
Read MoreMary: Devoted to God's Plan
In the life of faith, we often hear that the hardest step to take is the very first one. Mary’s story opens with such a step: Without warning or invitation, the angel Gabriel appears and announces that she will be the …
Read MoreHave You Forgiven … Really?
Have you ever treated the act of forgiveness in the same way you would an ‘all you can eat buffet’ — picking and choosing what sounds good to you in the moment? I have. But in order for true forgiveness to take …
Read MoreParenting by Prayer
“All your sons will be taught by the Lord, and great will be your children’s peace” (Isa. 54:13). The most important parenting skill we can hone is prayer. Through prayer, we can reach into the lives of our children, our grandchildren, …
Read MoreAn Update from the Faithlife Women Conference
We had an incredible first day here at the Faithlife Women Conference! Gwen Smith led us in worship, Angela Thomas spoke on peace, and we finished up the day with breakout sessions from Kendra Smiley, Arlene Pellicane, Gwen Smith, and others. Today …
Read MoreTrust in the Potter
The first lesson to be learned and practiced is loving patience. It requires some time to bring any two lives into perfect unison so that they shall blend in every chord and tone. —J. R. Miller In the 1970s, Heinz came out with series of commercials …
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