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A Christian Perspective on Horror in Movies and Culture

A Christian Perspective on Horror in Movies and Culture

Why is there a massive industry dedicated to the production of fear for pleasure? Scary movies, haunted houses on Halloween, and horror novels...

A Christian Perspective on Horror in Movies and Culture

A Christian Perspective on Horror in Movies and Culture

Why is there a massive industry dedicated to the production of fear for pleasure? Scary movies, haunted houses on Halloween, and horror novels...

Steve Jobs: Adopted Baby to Visionary Entrepreneur

Steve Jobs: Adopted Baby to Visionary Entrepreneur

Every adoption is the culmination of countless independent decisions the Lord seamlessly works together.

Lone Star Heiress Chapter Excerpt

Lone Star Heiress Chapter Excerpt

Ivy gently set the hoof back down on the grassy road and patted the mule’s side. “No wonder you’re limping, Jubal—it ’pears like you’ve picked up a...

Reflections A Story of God and Us

Reflections A Story of God and Us

As we get closer to the March 3 premiere of The Bible on The History Channel, take a moment to explore an excerpt from this new book by Mark...

Mark Burnett & Roma Downey

Craving More Energy: Energizing Food and Faith Recipes

Craving More Energy: Energizing Food and Faith Recipes

Sheri Rose Shepherd

The Welcome Committee of Butternut Creek

The Welcome Committee of Butternut Creek

Jane Myers Perrine's small-town tale is a big-time triumph of gentle humor, fast-paced plot, and wonderfully engaging characters.

Jane Myers Perrine

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A Prayer to Finish a Season of Hardship Well - Your Daily Prayer - June 29

A Prayer to Finish a Season of Hardship Well - Your Daily Prayer - June 29

Because of Christ in us, we have the glorious opportunity to look at seasons of suffering through a different lens.

Jessica Van Roekel

6 Do’s and Don’ts of Christian Grandparenting

6 Do’s and Don’ts of Christian Grandparenting

Grandparenting is an exhilarating and emotional opportunity, unlike the parenting experience we had with our own kids. The similarities...

God’s Power Is Stronger Than Your Challenges - The Crosswalk Devotional - June 29

God’s Power Is Stronger Than Your Challenges - The Crosswalk Devotional - June 29

Don’t hesitate to confess your weakness to God and ask him to empower you through the Holy Spirit to overcome the challenges you face.

5 Prayers for Comfort and Safety When Traveling Abroad

5 Prayers for Comfort and Safety When Traveling Abroad

My husband and I haven’t traveled abroad together since visiting two of our children years ago when one lived in Italy and another was in the Navy...

A Prayer for a Fresh Start - Your Daily Prayer - June 26

A Prayer for a Fresh Start - Your Daily Prayer - June 26

God’s mercies are new every morning, offering you the grace to begin again with a heart full of hope.

4 Ways to Cultivate a Healthy Spiritual Life

4 Ways to Cultivate a Healthy Spiritual Life

Is your spiritual life feeling routine or disconnected? Discover four practical ways to renew your walk with God and find fresh joy in His...

Michelle S. Lazurek