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Mother’s Day Reflection: Raising Up a Hero of Faith
What memories and shared experiences connect you to your mother—or if you’re a mom, to your children? In this Mother’s Day reflection, author and speaker Sheri Rose Shepherd recalls an unexpected moment of ministry that she shared with her son. Continue reading
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Francis Chan’s “Crazy Love” Devotional Returns on May 13
Since we first ran the “Crazy Love: Reflections on a Relentless God” devotional earlier this year, many of you have asked if we’d be running it again. We’ve got good news: the Crazy Love devotional is restarting next Monday, May 13! Continue reading
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Famous Mothers in the Bible: Reflecting on Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day! We hope you’ll take some time today to pay respects to your mother—or if that isn’t possible, to somebody in your life with who embodies the grace and wisdom we associate with godly mothers. Continue reading
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“The Plan” Begins Tomorrow!
Don’t forget—our newest devotional, The Plan, begins tomorrow! Continue reading
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Dietrich Bonhoeffer on the Power of Intercessory Prayer
Today, millions of Christians in the U.S. are observing the National Day of Prayer. Many Christian churches and organizations hold prayer vigils, special prayer meetings, or other activities. Whether or not you participate in National Day of Prayer, prayer is … Continue reading
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Have Bible Reading Apps Changed Your Bible Reading Habits?
It’s been some time since we’ve run a poll, so let’s remedy that. This week, we’re curious about how Bible reading apps have changed—or not changed—your Bible reading. Continue reading
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New Devotions by Christine Caine: What Has God Called You to Do?
What has God called you to do with your life? We’ve just added a new email devotional that draws inspiration from Caine’s life and ministry to help you understand how God can call and empower you to work for Him using your time and talents. Continue reading
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Shakespeare and the Word
Today is William Shakespeare’s birthday (or at least as near to it as anyone is able to guess). Did you know that Shakespeare’s plays are chock full of Bible references? Some are obvious, but many require very careful reading—and a very thorough familiarity with the Bible—to catch. Continue reading
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The Earth is the Lord’s!
Today is Earth Day, when we’re encouraged to consider our relationship to, and influence on, the environment around us. Here are some thoughts of the importance of our environment and surroundings as seen in the Biblical narrative. Continue reading
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Two New Devotionals for Families by Dr. James and Shirley Dobson
How can you strengthen your marriage and raise your children to be loving, confident people? We’ve just added two new email devotionals that will be helpful to anyone concerned about the spiritual health of their family: Night Light for Couples and Night Light for Parents, by Dr. James and Shirley Dobson. Click to learn more. Continue reading
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