Search

article | December 28, 2011

Without question, next to the Holy Spirit, the single greatest help in my personal devotional life has been to read the Scripture with paper and pen in hand so I can record insights from the Word. As I write down what God …

article | February 17, 2023

Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth. Stir up your might and come to save us! Turn again, O God of hosts! Look down from heaven, and see; have regard for this vine. Restore …

article | August 17, 2010

During my junior year of high school, I got really stressed out. So much so that my parents thought it would be wise for me to see a counselor. That counselor didn't uncover some deep dark secret or a hidden wound from …

article | February 2, 2015

There are things we women tend to hoard—like the last piece of decadent chocolate in the candy jar. Then, there are things we women are intended to share. God meant for us to share the truths of biblical womanhood like we own …

article | December 28, 2016

This post from the archives has been freshly updated and expanded with Paula’s three main tips for those who want to write a book. Enjoy! I often hear from aspiring writers asking for tips on how to make their dream of becoming …

article | April 2, 2014

I will never forget the moment when, as a young married couple, my husband and I were faced with an extremely socially awkward situation. We were visiting friends we hadn't seen in several years, and someone suggested that we all watch their …

article | October 5, 2020

During those many days the king of Egypt died, and the people of Israel groaned because of their slavery and cried out for help. Their cry for rescue from slavery came up to God. And God heard their groaning, and God remembered …

article | January 17, 2013

It's the stuff fairy tales are made of. One guy. One girl. Destined to be together forever as husband and wife. They are made for each other, and they fit together like two pieces of the same puzzle. They spend their whole …

article | September 24, 2009

Yesterday I presented three biblical guidelines for dealing with stepparents. Here are three more principles straight from God's Word for navigating the trials of a blended family. You are called to be a peacemaker. In Matthew 5:9, Jesus says, "Blessed are the …

article | March 9, 2011

Last month we focused our posts on love and romance. Many of you wrote to us to tell us that you've messed up in the area of purity. When it comes to being physically and emotionally pure, clearly many of you feel …