Jeff and Lorie had been married 25 years and had eight children. It all ended in 2014 in a difficult divorce that caused tremendous grief to their family. Over the course of the next three years, Jeff changed careers. Both Jeff and Lorie sought new ways to reflect on their past and move forward with…

According to YouVersion.com, the most popular verse of the past years was Joshua 1:9: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” These words also offer four powerful ways to build your faith on…

As many of us face record-low temperatures across the nation, the temptation grows to stay inside where there is warmth and comfort. While this may be fine for dealing with cold weather, it is not an adequate response for our spiritual lives. God calls us to move forward in faith, not to stay comfortable. How…

Are you tired of the negative news in our culture? An increasing number of people are turning off the news and prefer to avoid it rather than to deal with the daily headlines of natural disasters, political controversies, and sexual scandals. But I’m convinced there’s a better way to make a difference in the coming…

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