Kristine Brown

Author of Cinched: Living with Unwavering Trust in an Unfailing God

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Discover more spiritual growth resources from today’s devotion writer, Kristine Brown, including 20 Fulfilling Promises from God for When You Feel Empty. Learn more about women in the Bible and gain encouragement to help you “become more than yourself through God’s Word” at Kristine’s website, morethanyourself.com.

"Take My Yoke Upon You": 3 Ways to Experience the Light Burden of Jesus

Looking at the context and meaning of this verse, we can better understand the gift Jesus offers by sharing His yoke. We can learn how to...

"Take My Yoke Upon You": 3 Ways to Experience the Light Burden of Jesus

A Week of Prayers for Hearing from God

God speaks to us in different ways. Sometimes we hear that “still small voice,” gently whispering to us (1 Kings 19:12 NKJV). Sometimes it’s a...

A Week of Prayers for Hearing from God

How to Be “Quick to Listen” with Your Family

When I learn to quiet distractions and listen to God’s instruction, I will in turn become the listener my family needs. Here are a few ways we can...

February 24, 2020

How to Be “Quick to Listen” with Your Family

3 Ways to Take Criticism with Grace

We have all experienced times when a friend, co-worker, or relative offered harsh judgments. But there are also times when the words spoken, though...

February 13, 2020

3 Ways to Take Criticism with Grace

5 Women in the Bible Who Saved the Day

Whoever thinks that women in the bible have no role other than being subservient to men needs to read about these 5 faithful women who totally...

January 28, 2020

5 Women in the Bible Who Saved the Day

4 Lies the World Tells Your Kids about Romance

The world today is inundated with lies about romance. Without the proper truths guarding your children's hearts, they are especially vulnerable...

December 05, 2019

4 Lies the World Tells Your Kids about Romance

Is Your Child's Identity in Christ, or an Online Persona?

In our social media-saturated culture, is it possible for your children to remain steadfast in their God-given identity? Or will they be pressured...

October 29, 2019

Is Your Child's Identity in Christ, or an Online Persona?

3 Things You Didn’t Know about Mary (Mother of Jesus) in the Bible

Mary is recognized most as the mother to God’s only Son. But how much do we know about the details of her life?

August 27, 2019

3 Things You Didn’t Know about Mary (Mother of Jesus) in the Bible

7 Reassuring Prayers to Free Yourself of Mom Guilt

Moms can often entertain thoughts like these: “Did I make the right decision? How will this experience affect her? Will she forgive me for messing...

7 Reassuring Prayers to Free Yourself of Mom Guilt

How to Help Your Teen Keep the Faith in a Faithless World

It’s every parent’s worry. How does my child continue trusting God when today's culture teaches him to question his faith?

How to Help Your Teen Keep the Faith in a Faithless World

3 Women in the Bible Who Took a Big Risk

The Bible teaches us about women who took risks for God. When a decision had to be made, they chose to take the risk. And the results made history.

February 15, 2019

3 Women in the Bible Who Took a Big Risk

5 Things I Learned Teaching Sunday School

Over the years I’ve learned there’s more to teaching Sunday school than the lesson itself. I discovered many life-changing truths during my time in...

November 29, 2018

5 Things I Learned Teaching Sunday School

10 Women in the Bible Who Experienced a Miracle

Let’s look at these 10 women in the Bible who experienced a miracle. May their stories inspire our hearts and strengthen our belief that God still...

October 18, 2018

10 Women in the Bible Who Experienced a Miracle

Made in God’s Image: Truths and Prayers to Replace Unkind Self-Talk

The battle with negative self-talk is something many of us can relate to.

August 27, 2018

Made in God’s Image: Truths and Prayers to Replace Unkind Self-Talk

How to Follow God's Plan

When you ask the Holy Spirit to guide you, trust He will.

How to Follow God's Plan

10 Women in the Bible Who Struggled to Trust God’s Plan

If you’ve ever doubted, take heart. You are not alone. Many women in the Bible also questioned God’s plan. Through their stories, we can learn how...

10 Women in the Bible Who Struggled to Trust God’s Plan

What Does it Mean When God Is Your Portion?

Whatever the desire, let’s remember this truth: God knows more about what we need than we do.

February 09, 2018

What Does it Mean When God Is Your Portion?

How to Go Back to Church

Stepping back into church involvement is difficult. The guilt we feel over missed attendance can cause distance to form between us and our church.

September 26, 2017

How to Go Back to Church