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article | March 5, 2018

Do you remember your first job—your first real job? I remember mine. I was so excited to put all that I had learned in college to the test. I was filled with ideas and zeal and passion. I anticipated being part of …

article | April 2, 2003

Walk through any Christian bookstore today, and you’ll find an array of books and products offering to help you be successful in every dimension and season of life. We have more tools and resources for our questions and hurts and needs today …

article | December 20, 2010

Most years I tend to lose sight of Jesus somewhere between the deals of Black Friday and the dawn of a new year. Of course I understand that Jesus is the real reason for the season, but the frantic pace I usually …

article | June 11, 2012

Because of Father's Day, we've been talking a lot about fathers this month. We hope you're making plans to bless your dad this coming Sunday, but we recognize that for some of you, Father's Day is ... complicated. That's because you have …

article | May 26, 2016

Just in case you thought the heroes of the Bible never lost their cool, check out 1 Kings 19:1–18. Here's a snapshot: Elijah is a prophet appointed by God to call the people of Israel back to pure worship of the One …

article | December 12, 2018

I don’t know about you, but the Christmas season has a way of bringing out my best . . . and my worst. For example, in the midst of a joyous, festive party with family, I find myself consumed with self-centered thoughts. …

article | December 7, 2020

The first time I met my husband, I was impressed by his love for God, but baffled by the size of his belt buckle. Having lived most of my life in urban settings, I was unfamiliar with the cowboy culture in which …

article | December 11, 2020

Your reputation is spotless. You strive for purity. You don’t flaunt your body for watching eyes, and you’ve never invited a man to cross a line with you. You’re engaged to your childhood crush, and he’s crazy about you. He’s sweet, and …

article | February 5, 2015

February is the month of love. Many of us will be swept up in the emotion of it all, either googly-eyed and heart sick over the love in our lives, or crestfallen and heartbroken over the lack thereof. Because of that, us …

article | December 11, 2017

Bible study leaders. Mentor moms. Event planners. Sunday school teachers. Childcare coordinators. Prayer support. This is a list that could go on and on and on. Volunteer recruitment is part of the job description of women’s ministry, and for most of us, …