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Never Been This Way Before
On the journey of motherhood that often feels like navigating new and uncertain paths, I’ve found encouragement in the Old Testament account of the Israelites crossing the Jordan River. Whether you’re a mom or not, we’ve all been asked to follow God into unknown futures. I hope this article is
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Extending Christ’s Kindness
Kindness or Revenge? A viral video of a boy choosing kindness (Little League Kindness) when accidentally hit by a wild pitch highlights the impact of

Technology: The Tool and the Temptation
Jim joined Andrew Mitchell and Sean Salitro on their podcast to talk about technology. Enjoy the conversation. And if you want to dig deeper, consider

Unshakeable
I was honored to be included in an Our Daily Bread devotional entitled, “Unshakeable: 10 Reflections on Resilience.” You can read my reflection on what

God’s Tender Love
A viral video of a dad tenderly holding his newborn beautifully captures God’s tender love. In Hosea 11, God’s love for Israel is described as

Jim’s Ministry Journey
Jim sat down with Chris Conrad, host of the Spirit Anointed Leadership podcast, for a conversation about Jim’s call to ministry and how God worked

Gentle
Work is a meaningful way we utilize the gifts and talents God has given us. It can bring us great joy and bless others. So,

Next Step of Love
Adolfo Melendez, owner of El Mezcal restaurant in Wisconsin, became a symbol of generosity and neighborly compassion when he sacrificially helped other restaurants that were
God Our Refuge
I adored the 2019 remake of Little Women. It reminded me of one of my favorite lines in the book spoken by Marmee, the family

I’ve Seen God’s Faithfulness
“I have indeed seen His faithfulness.” Penned by Queen Elizabeth II as she reflected on God’s protection and provision in her life, her statement

Refreshing Words
Woven throughout the godly wisdom given in the book of Proverbs are many insights on the power of our words to heal or harm. Today’s

Becoming a Pastor Theologian
A member of the Center for Pastor Theologians (CPT) since it began and now a member of its board, I was delighted to sit down

Moved to Action
In the familiar story of the Good Samaritan in Luke’s Gospel explored in this post, we are invited again to consider not only the question,

A Thanksgiving Blessing
Happy Thanksgiving! Today’s devotional reminds us that there are blessings when we practice hospitality at Thanksgiving or any time of the year. All is well,

More Precious Than Gold
While visiting a yard sale in Connecticut, a man discovered this bowl featuring designs incorporating lotus, peony, chrysanthemum and pomegranate blossoms. He swiftly purchased the

Hope for the Hurting
“Most people carry scars that others can’t see or understand.” The vulnerability of this quote stuck with me because it came from a Major League

Updating Recipes
The church has always been living in the tension of how to live out Jesus’ mission of evangelism and discipleship in each specific era of

Shamrock Theology
People have always used everyday objects or experiences to explain spiritual truths. To take that which is seen to help example what is unseen. When

Lonely but Not Forgotten
Regardless of the reason why you may be experiencing loneliness, I hope today’s devotional is a reminder that we are never forgotten by God.