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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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Faithful in Prayer
Malcolm Cloutt was faithful in prayer. In his lifetime, Cloutt kept a record of each person he had given a bible, which numbered more than
Every Moment Holy
When I wrote this devotional there was only one volume in the Every Moment Holy series. The third volume comes out this fall and I’ve
Connected to the Power Source
This week a big storm knocked out power to our house. Despite having intact power lines and newly installed light bulbs, flipping the light switch
God’s Faithfulness Camp Series
We served this week at family camp with Gull Lake Ministries near Kalamazoo, Mich. where I taught six sessions on God’s faithfulness. Gull Lake’s podcast
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