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“Imagine that your child picked you to be his parent. What did he come here to learn from you? What are you here to learn from your child?” –Mimi Doe

Beliefnet is pleased to present the first 7 days of devotionals from Max Lucado’s “3:16: The Numbers of Hope” (Thomas Nelson, 2007). This is Day 1 of the week-long devotional. DAY 1: AN EXTRA-ORDINARY NIGHT “Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in…

“My ministry’s always been one of social activism. I think a responsible minister must be at some levels involved in the social order.” –Al Sharpton

For today’s journal, we’re going to do something fun. Let’s write about how you use your body. Yes, that’s what I said – this is fun! Using your body, being active, and even exercising can be fun. If you’re like how I used to be when I was really overweight – the last thing I…

Mark 12:35-44 35 While Jesus was teaching in the temple, he said, “How can the scribes say that the Messiah is the son of David? 36 David himself, by the Holy Spirit, declared, ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at my right hand, until I put your enemies under your feet.” ‘ 37 David…

Always cut the plastic rings that come on six-packs of cans before you throw them away. When the rings are closed, they can be extremely harmful to wildlife after they’re disposed of.

“Often the difference between a successful marriage and a mediocre one consists of leaving about three or four things a day unsaid.” –Harlan Miller

[35] And Jesus answered and said, while he taught in the temple, How say the scribes that Christ is the Son of David? [36] For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool. [37] David therefore himself…

“My friend lost his 3 year-old baby girl in a terrible auto accident 3 weeks ago.” –prayerlife Add your prayers now

My daughter Isabella and I joke about another of my fears: that she’ll actually get her driver’s license. The real fear, of course, is not only for my daughter’s safety, but for my efficacy as a parent. I’m convinced that when a baby is born, guilt and fear replaces it in a mother’s womb: have…

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