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“The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10) An abundant life surely entails more money, more possessions, and...

Entitlement: belief that one is deserving of or entitled to certain privileges. I grew up in a small Kansas town that didn’t have a shopping mall. So, when we went to any city that had one, it was a BIG deal. One year in particular, we visited...

Is there any real way to help your kid’s attention span while doing school online? Or is it a hopeless endeavor for parents and teachers everywhere?I think we’ve all seen the funny gifs of kids hanging upside down at the dining room table, or...

“If we do not even recognize when God is speaking, we are in trouble at the very heart of our relationship to Him.” – Henry BlackabyPersonally, I have never heard audibly from God, but I’ve been certain of His leading, direction, and provision in...

Anyone who’s been caught in an unexpected thunderstorm likely knows the disappointment of ruined plans, changes of venue, and being stuck inside until the storm passes. In many ways, COVID-19 has been similar, as it swept in unexpectedly and...

No matter what time of day or night, here are 15 Psalms you can pray over your grandchildren.

So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. Psalm 90:12The phrase, creatures of habit, means doing the same things at the same time in the same way. I think it’s safe to say that most families have settled into the...

Powerful prayers are often mistaken for eloquent words spoken loudly with an air of authority. However, the Bible is full of examples of ordinary people offering sincere prayers of faith that turned out to be powerful indeed.We must always...

If you are in the midst of a painful season in your marriage, please be encouraged today. There is a love that casts out all fear.

, there’s one part of my life in which I want to thrive, and that’s in my relationship with God. No matter how tired, overwhelmed, or busy I am, I want to do everything I can to nurture my relationship with the Lord and actually thrive instead of...

Here are 6 Biblical reasons why couples need unity more than ever. As you read them, my personal prayer is that you are inspired to bridge the gaps that have been created in your marriage, and be united under God’s perfect will.

The big sigh of relief some mothers feel once their children are grown can turn into long periods of distance as kids chase their dreams and try to figure out the best paths for their lives. It might take years before adult children realize the...

Emotions are running high for ALL of us as we adjust to being quarantined. Here are some encouraging words and tips for how to navigate this time with grace.

To think that God created each of us in the womb, fashioning us uniquely and individually, is nothing short of miraculous. Yet, as we go through life, we begin to doubt our God-given worth due to outside messages that try to undermine God’s...

“Somehow, in the romantic world of music and theater, we have made love to be what it is not. We have so mixed it with beauty and charm and sensuality and contact that we have robbed it of its higher call of cherishing and nurturing.” ~Ravi...

So often, when we compare ourselves to others, our minds are filled with thoughts that are contrary to God. Jealousy over the way people live, look, and act becomes like idols in our minds, consuming us with "what ifs" and if only's."

One of the biggest blessings of having a significant other in your life, is to have someone you can depend on, someone you can trust, and someone with whom you can spend quality time. However, there is a tendency to grow complacent with those...

During long summer evenings, sitting on our back deck facing the beautiful Rocky Mountains, I often see the sunset piercing through the clouds, turning them all shades of pink, purple, and orange. Once in a while, the view is so magnificent, I...

Being a young grandparent has many wonderful benefits, but it also has a few unexpected pressures.