Finding Hope in the Midst of Grief
How can we find joy during the holidays when we’re burdened by grief? Advent remains a time of anticipation, where…
How can we find joy during the holidays when we’re burdened by grief? Advent remains a time of anticipation, where…
I grew up in church my whole life. Sunshine choir, church punch, junior usher board, youth crusade, small groups, “quiet…
“I’ll try again tomorrow.” Our ability to approach God through His Word is an invaluable gift I take for granted…
When I am with close friends or loved ones, I want to stretch out the time we are together and…
Let’s get honest for a moment. Can you think back to a situation where you lost yourself in an effort…
Twenty years ago, my life fell apart as I began a long and unexpected battle with anxiety. Some months into…
“I’m not even asking you to keep him, Lord, just one last dance in the window of time. You’ve already…
Apparently, I’m really not a winter person. Every winter, without fail, I start questioning everything about my life— including my…
For the past few years, I’ve been plagued by neck pain. Toward the end of every day, I feel the…
I came to Christ because of pornography. At twelve, I was exposed to an erotica novel at a garage sale.…
I was in high school when I first began to realize that I wanted more from my relationship with God—and…
I used to feel shame about my eagerness to find something to post online. I longed for your applause and…
“What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against…
Many of us have likely heard the saying, “If you aren’t hearing God, maybe your Bible isn’t open.” But what…
Have you ever felt like hiding? Maybe some of you have heard the story of Gideon, one of Israel’s judges…
So, I haven’t been sleeping. Most of the time, sleeping is my secret superpower, my favorite hobby, and my dearest…
I hate being uncomfortable. I’m the girl who immediately changes out of her cute clothes as soon as I get…
The year I turned 33 was the most difficult of my life. My father was diagnosed with stage 4 lung…
Once, during a period of exasperating insomnia, I watched a nature documentary, hoping it might put me to sleep. I…
When I moved to LA, I was starry-eyed with excitement. I saw the mountains in the distance, felt the perfect…
Fear and discouragement inevitably knock on the door of my future dreams. When I answer, I politely welcome them in,…
Too often, I end up in front of a computer screen, a TV screen, or the screen on my phone.…
In order to reset your life, you need to understand, down to your core, that the pause is the start…
It wasn’t just impossible; it was laughable. Jesus and his disciples needed to feed a crowd of nearly 5,000 men…
I’ve been a ‘baseball wife’ for over 35 years. My husband is a professional baseball coach, and I’ve juggled the…
I grew up with the niggling feeling that God valued men more highly than women. And to be honest, what…
Growing up, I was very harsh and critical of myself. When my parents divorced, my relationship with my mom was…
For nearly six years, my husband and I waited for our baby. We hoped and grieved, hoped and grieved, hoped…
Have you found yourself wishing you could just be better? If only I could run faster, smarter, and harder. If…
I struggled with Bible reading for years, even though I was in full-time ministry. Not only was Scripture challenging to…
I eagerly followed various schools of brightly colored fish as they darted in and out of coral reefs. That morning’s…
An adventure found me in 2007 when a door opened for me to study the Bible in Egypt and Israel.…
Whether you’re caring for a new baby, a sick child, an aging parent, or you’re nurturing the work you love,…
When I turned 50, I said to myself, “I am not THAT old.” When I turned 60, my friends told…
I’ll always remember the vivid day when I met a new friend named Becca, who spoke to me about my…
Every morning, our golden retriever, Ben, greets us as if we’ve been away for weeks. If my son does not…
Advent is traditionally a time of preparation in anticipation of Christmas. It is the four-week season of anticipation that leads…
You’ll love this story. We all long to have great devotions with our children, and women’s comforting voices make all…
I picked up my phone off the nightstand that morning and opened it with dread. I felt anxiety fill my…
People’s experience of you is not who you are. Many people think comparison causes insecurity, which is why many self-help…
As a hospice nurse, my sister Beth cares for people at the end of their lives, ministering God’s grace as…
God understands what it means to feel alone. Mark writes this about Jesus, “Then everyone deserted him and fled” (Mark…
My husband, Steve, had been a daily source of joy for me for more than 50 years. Daily, he made…
I do not know about you, but I have discovered that being on the receiving end of forgiveness is easier…
Several years ago, my husband and I were traveling quite a bit for work. On our flights, I loved to…
When we ask, “What if the worst happens?” we can trust God. He has already been to tomorrow and knows…
The song “New Wine” begins “In the crushing…In the pressing…You are making new wine.” My early elementary report cards showed…
Have you ever been in an overwhelming situation and in need of rescue? Not to be dramatic, but that was…
My working philosophy of God was this: Following Jesus can feel brutal. Living a transformed and transforming life, though, is…
Christianity is about more than me and mine. One Body of Christ includes anyone who has placed their faith in…
I’m a recovering perfectionist. I manage my household schedule, coordinate family gatherings, and bring friends together for meaningful fellowship. For…
We’ve all had that friend— who had a life-threatening disease, who lost a family member or who has experienced abuse.…
Living in downtown Chicago for the past ten years has given me an ongoing noisy soundtrack of trains, buses, sirens,…
Some mornings, my inner critic wakes up with me. As I eat my breakfast, my first thoughts appear auto-populated by…
Jesus once asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” “Well,” they replied, some say John…
I’ve never been a good sleeper. But years of motherhood, of getting up with babies in the night, did me…
“Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan River. He was led by the Spirit into the…
I believe deeply that there is a joy to be found in the mess of life. I’ll never forget one…
Jesus says, “My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life” (John 10:10). In Deuteronomy 30, God addresses…
For me, the journey from error to truth has been a humbling experience. I had to admit that much of…
If you had just a few more days to live, what would you say to your closest family and friends?…
Are you harassed and helpless, distressed and dispirited, feeling alone in your struggles as if no one sees you? You…
“Truth is, Women are the Unsung Heroes of This World.” As we celebrate International Women’s Day, I reflect on the…
I know I don’t look Samoan. My mother is of Greymouth (Irish descent), and my father is Samoan from Fusi,…
Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault…
Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who are timid. Take tender care…
Experiences of exile are meant to transform me and you into pilgrims – people who look ahead and not behind.…
So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ (Romans 10:17). When it comes to reading…
My track coach was told to wash his hands of me because I was “trouble.” But, despite what people told…
“Is her.BIBLE in different languages? We are an international ministry and reach refugees and immigrants from all over the world.”…
For years, I lived a secret life of brokenness while married to a pastor. I was buried under psychological pain…
The last two years’ events and circumstances have changed how we experience life. For some, the movement has been subtle.…
Regardless of our story, we share a common pursuit. The search for our true identity drives us to be understood…
I love math. Always have. I’m excited when my kids need help with their math homework. The reason? An equation…
In the past, I have talked to friends who felt intimidated by the Bible but eager to understand it. To…
Have you ever watched a lion seeking its prey? An interesting fact is that lions prefer larger and faster animals…
My nearby neighbor’s lovely garden grew into a mess. Her once beautiful trees and plants became overgrown, no longer producing…
Over the years, God has changed me from timid, hurting, and self-involved; to one who knows his love and shares…
Have you ever wanted something so badly you would do anything to get it? If you are old enough to…
What does fighting for our joy look like? We find an excellent example from the Apostle Paul in his letter…
Like any woman with a pulse, I have had times when my back was against the wall, and I have…
Why does God sometimes answer us immediately, and other times, we pray and pray and see nothing for months or…
They’re called mother-in-law’s tongue, a green plant that flourishes in Florida. I’ve found it is something I really can’t kill.…
“When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and said to the waves, ‘Silence! Be still!’ Suddenly, the wind stopped,…
What do you do when God doesn’t deliver you from hardship, even after He delivered you in the past? What…
Women from around the world are connecting with God in a personal way that speaks to their hearts! Amanda leads…
Some days, life feels relentless, and God feels distant. Yet, as soon as I pull away from Him, Psalm 43…
When we know we need to change, we need a mindset reset. We need to shift from a “fixed mindset”…
The Psalms have been my go-to in every stage of life. Maybe it is because of my love of poetry…
I had just made new friends. Now it was time to move again. As a military child, my life revolved…
Today is International Women’s Day—a holiday celebrated in countries worldwide from Armenia to Zambia and more! Though it is lovely…
Remember that term, lady in waiting? It sounds so pretty, doesn’t it? If only our seasons of waiting felt and…
I long for companionship when I am in pain. I want someone to talk to me, weep with me, and…
Life doesn’t always make sense, especially moments that hurt. It’s such a comfort to know that we have a Father…
As a news reporter, I consulted with my team in a hurried phone conference about our upcoming trip to Cairo.…
I just turned 64, but I’m not asking what the Beatles asked: “Will you still need me? Will you still…
There’s a Life that Jesus died for us to have. It’s already set, already in Place, a Life of Promises…
We all know the phrase, “It is better to give than to receive.” Leslie and Cassandra gave their voices. Leslie,…
For many, the vision of a little child running carefree brings feelings of joy and delight. However, for me, I…
“As the clay is in the potter’s hand, so are you in my hand.” Jeremiah 18:6b In Biblical times, potters…
My friends and I rolled out of bunk beds early and headed for the start of the Shadow of the…
It is not easy to feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude and thanksgiving when you’re going through a trial. Many…
In the darkest years of my journey as a mom with our prodigal son, Isaiah was my closest friend. As…
God, through his Spirit, inspired and wrote the most epic love story of all. Isn’t it startling how easily we…
Do you ever make up horrible movies in your mind about getting in fatal car accidents or losing your kids…
Anjelina Maldonado and her husband, Javier, opened Proximity Church in Orlando in 2015 primarily as an outreach to the “unchurched…
Rewind 2,700 years and come with me to the ancient Near East, where good and bad kings rule—as they’ve done…
I recently helped my parents pack up my childhood home. Full of emotions, we looked through old memorabilia, including my…
When I mention Eve’s name, what automatically comes to your mind? Her deception and fall? Her foolish conversation with the…
From my desk, I see our swimming pool. On humid Orlando days, I love floating in that pool. I know…
Recently, while my fingers danced on my keyboard, I was about to finish an important document, and suddenly, my computer…
As we near the summer, because of your prayers and your generous gifts, we have already recorded four of the…
Grandmama,” she says, Unearthing a photo of me when I was sixteen, Her blue eyes sparkling, Blonde hair floating about…
A scandalous scene was unfolding at Simon the Pharisee’s dinner party. A prostitute had crept in and was crouched, weeping…
Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.” Luke 23:34 Is there a person in…
Have you ever poured out your heart before the Lord? “Downhearted, deep anguish, crying bitterly” are the emotions of the…
Did you know that some of Jesus’ closest followers were women? Mary Magdalene, from whom he cast out seven demons,…
Several years ago, I began to picture myself in the guarded fortress of God’s care as a way to help…
The U.S. presidential inauguration introduced a new voice, as twenty-two-year-old National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman inspired a fitful nation…
The Lord is my Shepherd; I have all that I need. (Psalm 23:1) The Twenty-Third Psalm offers us a real…
“I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you.” (Eph 3:17). God blesses us with stunning demonstrations…
Are you wondering how to seek God during the difficulties of 2020? Have changes, loss or unmet expectations clouded a…
There are few things sweeter than watching a baby take her first few steps. No one expects the infant to…
Ecclesiastes is one of my favorite books of the Bible. It has also been one of the most elusive, mysterious…
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and empty, and darkness covered…
We are so excited to share her.BIBLE with you! We hope you will love to Listen as you go about…
A couple of years ago, I had a lot of “windshield time” in rush hour traffic, getting to and from…
Does it sound strange? Listen to the Bible? Didn’t you mean read the Bible? Nope. I meant listen to the…