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  • The Slop Bucket

    Lysa TerKeurst | December 13, 2012

    Dear Lord, You are worthy to be praised! Help me lean on You to heal all of my hurts and frustrations. I know that only You can change my slop into compassion, and for that I am grateful. Soften my heart, Lord, and continue to transform me into the woman You designed me to become. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

    • Taming the Tongue
    • Other Holiday
  • A Sweet and Simple Christmas

    Glynnis Whitwer | December 12, 2012

    "While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them." Luke 2:6-7 (NIV)

    • Time with God
    • Worship
    • Thankfulness
    • Christmas
  • Planted By Streams

    Wendy Pope | December 11, 2012

    "He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers." Psalm 1:3 (NIV 1984)

    • Time with God
    • Contentment
    • Balancing Life
    • Truth
  • An Unhurried Holiday

    Karen Ehman | December 10, 2012

    "So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger." Luke 2:16 (NIV)

    • Time with God
    • Balancing Life
    • Peace
    • Christmas
  • Love Rest

    Amy Carroll | December 7, 2012

    "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love." John 15:9 (NIV)

    • God's Perspective
    • Identity in Christ
  • When God Asks You to Give

    Lysa TerKeurst | December 6, 2012

    "Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the Lord your God that He has given you." Deuteronomy 16:17 (ESV)

    • Finances
  • Battle in the Night

    Lynn Cowell | December 5, 2012

    "By day the Lord directs his love, at night his song is with me - a prayer to the God of my life." Psalm 42:8 (NIV)

    • Perseverance
    • Worship
    • Prayer
    • Spiritual Warfare
    • Peace
  • When Your Bag is Heavy and Your Faith Feels Small

    Emily Freeman | December 4, 2012

    "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28 (NIV)

    • Faith
  • When You're Wrong, Even Though You're Right

    Wendy Blight | December 3, 2012

    "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)

    • Anger
  • What It Takes to Struggle with Something Hard

    Rachel Olsen | November 30, 2012

    "No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us." Romans 8:37 (NIV)

    • Faith
    • God's Plan
    • Endurance
    • Healing
    • Hope
  • I Know How to Manipulate

    Lysa TerKeurst | November 29, 2012

    "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail." Isaiah 58:11 (NIV)

    • God's Perspective
    • God's Plan
    • Wisdom
    • Truth
  • Do You Have "I" Issues?

    Jennifer Rothschild | November 28, 2012

    "He must become greater; I must become less." John 3:30 (NIV)

    • God's Perspective
  • Found Hope

    Nicki Koziarz | November 27, 2012

    "For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope." Romans 15:4 (NASB)

    • Fear
    • Stress
    • Faith
    • God's Plan
    • Prayer
    • Endurance
    • Suffering
    • Hope
  • I Can't Find the Words

    Suzie Eller | November 26, 2012

    "Moses was taught all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and he was powerful in both speech and action." Acts 7:22 (NLT)

    • Fear
  • Tired of Waiting

    Tracie Miles | November 23, 2012

    "Isaac was sixty years old when Rebekah gave birth to them." Genesis 25:26b (NIV)

    • Perseverance
    • Waiting on God
    • Patience
    • Endurance
    • Peace
  • Grateful or Guilt-Ridden

    Glynnis Whitwer | November 22, 2012

    "O Lord, I am your servant; yes, I am your servant, born into your household; you have freed me from my chains. I will offer you a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the Lord." Psalm 116:16-17 (NLT)

  • Christians Acting Ugly

    Lysa TerKeurst | November 20, 2012

    "Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'" Matthew 22:37-39 (NIV)

    • God's Perspective
  • God Wants His Job Back

    Karen Ehman | November 19, 2012

    "Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people." Colossians 3:23 (NLT)

    • Time with God
    • God's Plan
    • Waiting on God
    • Balancing Life
    • God's Character
    • Wisdom
  • If I Love God, Do I Have to Love People Too?

    Glynnis Whitwer | November 16, 2012

    "'Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?' Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'" Matthew 22:36-39 (NIV)

    • God's Perspective
    • Time with God
    • Serving Others
    • Mentoring
    • Encouraging Others
    • Leadership
  • The Place Where Disappointment Grows

    Lysa TerKeurst | November 15, 2012

    "They cried to you and were saved; in you they trusted and were not disappointed." Psalm 22:5 (NIV 1984)

    • God's Perspective

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