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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 “to them I was like one who lifts a little child to the cheek.” Today’s devotional is an encouraging reminder that God’s great love extends
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God’s Mighty Power
I was captivated when I read a news article about how the mighty Mississippi actually reversed course for several hours as a result of the
Live in Freedom
June 19, 2023 is the third year that the U.S. government officially recognized Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the date in 1865 that slaves in
Putting the Pieces Together
I didn’t even know they made 18,000-piece puzzles! But a search for a puzzle to put together as we waited out the pandemic led us
Painted In
Viewing art used to feel like a marathon. I needed good running shoes on my early visits to art museums as I raced through the
Loving Leadership
Happy Mother’s Day! Today’s devotional was inspired by the viral video of a mama bear attempting to get her four cubs across the street (the
Drops of Red
I first saw one of van Gogh’s olive trees paintings more than 30 years ago and I’m still entranced by them. A reproduction of one
Perfect Sacrifice
As we begin Holy Week, I am reminded that Jesus fulfilled the entire law so that when he died on a cross he could open
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
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