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  • A Prayer for Christmas Peace

    Sarah Geringer | December 25, 2019

    “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 (NIV)

    • Christmas
  • Trusting God in the Dry Seasons

    Laura Bailey | December 24, 2019

    “Then he said to me: ‘Son of man, these bones are the people of Israel. They say, “Our bones are dried up and our hope is gone; we are cut off.”’” Ezekiel 37:11 (NIV)

    • Trust
  • To The Woman Who Feels Like She’s Fighting Alone

    Nicki Koziarz | December 23, 2019

    “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 (ESV)

    • Loneliness
  • All That Really Matters

    Binu Samuel | December 20, 2019

    “When the priests withdrew from the Holy Place, the cloud filled the temple of the LORD. And the priests could not perform their service because of the cloud, for the glory of the LORD filled his temple.” 1 Kings 8:10-11 (NIV)

    • God's Plan
  • What Holds the Key to Your Heart?

    Lysa TerKeurst | December 19, 2019

    “When Jesus heard this, he said to him, ‘You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.’” Luke 18:22 (NIV)

    • God's Plan
  • Invited to Intimacy

    Tracey Mitchell | December 18, 2019

    “He lifted me out of the pit of destruction, out of the sticky mud. He stood me on a rock and made my feet steady.” Psalm 40:2 (NCV)

    • Courage
    • God's Love
  • Be the Answer to Their Prayers

    Karen Ehman | December 17, 2019

    “Everyone should look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.” Philippians 2:4 (CSB)

    • Serving Others
    • Loving Others
  • When Our Feet Face Fear

    Nicki Koziarz | December 16, 2019

    “He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.” Psalm 91:4 (NIV)

    • Fear
  • If She Hadn’t Believed In Me

    Tracie Miles | December 13, 2019

    “So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NLT)

    • Confidence
    • Encouraging Others
  • Who I Am Doesn’t Feel Good Enough

    Lysa TerKeurst | December 12, 2019

    “‘I am the Lord’s servant,’ Mary answered. ‘May your word to me be fulfilled.’” Luke 1:38a, b (NIV)

    • God's Plan
    • Surrender
  • Preparing (Not Pressuring) Our Kids to Follow Jesus

    Ruth Schwenk | December 11, 2019

    “But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions — it is by grace you have been saved.” Ephesians 2:4-5 (NIV)

    • God's Plan
    • Faith
    • Parenting
  • 3 Ways to Overcome Disappointment at Christmas

    Lynn Cowell | December 10, 2019

    “But the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God.’” Luke 1:30 (NIV)

    • Disappointment
  • I Can Hardly Wait!

    Karen Ehman | December 9, 2019

    “My eager expectation and hope is that I will not be ashamed about anything, but that now as always, with all courage, Christ will be highly honored in my body, whether by life or by death.” Philippians 1:20 (CSB)

    • Patience
    • Courage
  • The Perfect Gift

    Jenny Wheeler | December 6, 2019

    “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:17 (NIV)

    • God's Love
  • Dark Places

    Lysa TerKeurst | December 5, 2019

    “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:5 (NIV)

    • God's Love
  • Making Moments Matter

    Bianca Juarez Olthoff | December 4, 2019

    “Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” James 4:14 (NIV)

    • Gratitude
    • Thankfulness
  • The Gift of Advent Ache

    Alicia Bruxvoort | December 3, 2019

    “We were saved with this hope ahead of us. Now hope means we are waiting for something we do not have. How can a man hope for something he already has?” Romans 8:24 (NLV)

    • Disappointment
  • No Longer Unloved

    Arlene Pellicane | December 2, 2019

    “Leah had weak eyes, but Rachel had a lovely figure and was beautiful. Jacob was in love with Rachel … ” Genesis 29:17-18a (NIV)

    • Love
    • God's Love
  • It Is Well

    Anitha Abraham | November 29, 2019

    “Please run now to meet her and say to her, ‘Is it well with you? Is it well with your husband? Is it well with the child?’ And she answered, ‘It is well.’” 2 Kings 4:26 (NASB)

    • God's Plan
    • God's Perspective
  • Finding Peace When We’re Tempted to Panic

    Lysa TerKeurst | November 28, 2019

    “When Daniel knew that the document had been signed, he went to his house where he had windows in his upper chamber open toward Jerusalem. He got down on his knees three times a day and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as he had done previously.” Daniel 6:10 (ESV)

    • Peace

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