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Known by God
I am delighted to announce that Known by God is available for preorder. This book features devotional insights on 40 women in the Bible, along with scriptural insights and reflection questions that make it a rich study experience. I had the opportunity to write about five women, including Jochebed and Phoebe.
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God’s Powerful Presence
In 1920, the U.S. finally gave women the right to vote. The leadership of the movement leaned on their faith and used Scripture as the
Rejoicing Love
Remember Covid weddings? Zoom bridal showers. Masks except during the ceremony when everyone stood six feet apart. Streaming the service. 25 guests or fewer. And
Always Hope
“Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen” is a soulful Black spiritual song of lament and sorrow. It’s a modern day psalm that inspired this article
Love that Forgives
I love this 1941 wedding picture of Jim’s great-uncle Pete and great-aunt Ruth. They are so young. Little did they know that their love story
Shining in the Darkness
Due to a “once-in-a-generation” blizzard, one of our favorite holiday traditions likely won’t be held today — the Christmas Eve candlelight service. Even though we
What’s in a Name?
Even though we often don’t think about it, our names actually convey a lot of information. Pondering some of the history my name holds led
Legacy of Faith
A study that highlighted the significant spiritual impact of mothers and grandmothers in their families became the springboard for this devotional. The full study can
Christmas Light
Our friends Angel and Warren invited us to their house to see their Christmas tree lit with real candles! That beautiful scene (and the delicious
To Look Like Christ
Our family has had the privilege of going to family camp at Gull Lake Ministries each summer for many years. The best part of camp
Walk On
A few years ago, I happened upon a podcast about Ben Malcolmson’s experience as a walk on at the University of Southern California’s football team
The Gift of Church on The Stewardship Project Podcast
I had a great conversation on “The Stewardship Project” podcast about church based on my book The Gift of Church. Listen on Apple Podcast or
Communities of Compassionate Love
The September 2022 edition of the Bulletin of Ecclesial Theology includes six essays on the ways that the virtue of love can impact our lives, relationships
Hallelujah!
Handel’s magnificent Messiah oratorio is beloved around the world. It is powerful not just because of the beauty of his composition but also because it
Rediscovered
The Gilmore Car Museum, a world-renowned collection of cars, is located among vast stretches of farmland outside Kalamazoo, Mich. I don’t know much about classic
Invitation to Rest
This sign has become my daily reminder of Jesus’ invitation to rest. Read my reflections on learning to rest at the God Hears Her blog.
Crushed and Beautiful
This painting, Consider the Lilies, is part of a collection of stunning art by Makoto Fujimura that inspired today’s devotional. Fujimura employs an ancient style of
Useless Without Love
Useless Without Love came from the very frustrating experience of trying to assemble a table before realizing I was missing an essential piece. Until I
No Greater Love
On many U.S. holidays like July 4th, we celebrate freedom while remembering that it often comes at a cost. Today’s devotional reflects on the willingness