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article | October 7, 2009

The small band of church leaders had been praying earnestly for revival in their community—a village on the Isle of Lewis, the largest isle of the Outer Hebrides, just off the coast of Scotland. They were particularly burdened for the young people …

article | January 21, 2020

Hey, you. Yes, you in the corner. I see you there, nervously tugging at your shirt, trying your best not to look out of place. You look at the group of girls gathered together and laughing. Everyone seems to be talking with …

article | November 23, 2020

If Jesus wrote a letter to your church, would your cheeks glow from His encouragement or burn from His rebuke? Jesus applauded the church at Philadelphia’s faithfulness and encouraged them with gracious promises (Rev. 3:7–12). But the church in Laodicea received a …

article | April 10, 2017

Mind if I share a confession with you? I’m living in a lonely season. And while I’ve been studying the topic of mentoring and reflecting on the beauty of doing life together in Christian community along with you here on the blog, …

article | January 15, 2018

Another day was over, and I had done it again. With sleepy eyes, I reached for the lamp on my nightstand and turned off the light. I fell asleep to the familiar feelings of guilt and regret. I intended to spend some …

article | June 26, 2014

the·ol·o·gy noun : the study of God We study God through His Word each Thursday on the blog. Our goal is to present the truth of God in a way you can digest and apply. This week we will look at what …

article | July 20, 2001

Some time ago, I asked the women who were attending a weekend conference where I was speaking to write on a 3x5 card why they had come and what it was they were hoping God would do in their lives through the …

article | September 6, 2010

Sometimes I wonder if God has abandoned me. There. I said it. That isn't a thought that brings a smile to my face. It isn't the feel good part of my spiritual walk. It definitely isn't something I like to admit to …

article | June 12, 2017

We hope you’re reading This Changes Everything by Jaquelle Crowe along with us. This week we tackled Chapter 1: Our Identity. Check out the vlog below for a quick overview. This Changes Everything In chapter 1, Jaquelle points us to this passage, …

article | April 22, 2020

It’s a lovely thing to relate to Esther’s character, isn’t it? She’s obedient. She’s brave. She’s beautiful, and people adore her. We probably don’t think we share many characteristics with Haman though, do we? I mean, he was conniving, mischievous, power hungry, …