The Gift You Wouldn’t Expect
The holidays don't change despite our personal and national lives that are in constant flux. Do you fear change? Here's the Gift that doesn't change when everything else does. The post The Gift You...
View ArticleBigger, More, and Better?
All flesh is like grass, the glory of man like the flowers, both of which wither and fall away. But the word of the Lord endures forever. 1 Peter 1:24-25 This verse defines 2017, doesn’t it? Each year...
View Article5 Ways Christians Should Respond to the New Cultural War
Are you starting your week with a range of emotions after a weekend of polarizing political, cultural, and spiritual events? Have you looked at your Facebook feed and felt personally attacked or...
View ArticleLive Full Walk Free GiveAway
Hey Friends! I’ve been off the radar for a few weeks finalizing the manuscript for my new book on parenting during the full house to empty nest years. I hope to be back on the blog with fresh topics...
View ArticleThe Most Precious Gift You Already Have
I end the day with thanks, realizing how often I forget to praise God for what is. In the gap between praying about worry and crisis, we fail to simply give thanks. For the simple things. In the...
View ArticleBeing Led by God’s Voice–A Giveaway!
Hearing God's isn't as hard as it seems. We need to listen, but our hearing is muddied by busyness. Jayne Walters shares insights in a guest post and there's a giveaway of her new book, Led. The post...
View Article5 Reasons to Protect Your Mind
Deception is slick and sneaky. Here are 5 reasons it's essential for Christians to protect your mind as much as you do other areas of health and safety. The post 5 Reasons to Protect Your Mind appeared...
View Article3 Principles for Putting Your Baby in the Basket
“When she could hide him no longer, she got a papyrus basket for him and coated it with tar and pitch. Then she placed the child in the reeds along the bank of the Nile.” Exodus 2:3 It was time for...
View Article5 Truths about Living in the Presence of I Am
In 2017, it's hard to believe God is the same one who showed himself to Moses. Life circumstances lie to you about who God is. But He's still the I AM. Here are 5 truths about living in His Presence in...
View Article5 Truths When Life is Hard
Is your situation going from bad to worse? Consider 5 truths about life, God, and a perspective you need when the chips are down. The post 5 Truths When Life is Hard appeared first on Life Beyond the...
View ArticleWhy I Don’t Hate Christmas Anymore
The Ricki Lake Show called me because I hated Christmas. Things have changed. Here's why I don't hate Christmas anymore and perhaps you won't either. The post Why I Don’t Hate Christmas Anymore...
View ArticleWhy Worship is not about Baby Jesus
Jesus is Emmanuel, God with us. How does this change my daily life? An experience in India challenges me about reverencing the living God. The post Why Worship is not about Baby Jesus appeared first on...
View ArticleLet Jesus be the Keeper of Your Soul
I remember telling God I couldn’t let go of that inner part. It was the part of me I’d been protecting for twenty-five years, since I first realized my soul needed protecting at age 14. For me, an...
View ArticleStepping Out in Faith
Believing the unseen is one of the hardest things a Christian can do. It's called faith and it is more of a head game than a heart game. Here's what it looks like to step out in faith. The post...
View ArticleParenting a Ministry Instead of a Child
I met Bekah Shaffer at a speaking conference last year. As I learned more of her journey, I asked her to write a post for you. Her words are important. I learn a lot from her commitment to God. I’d...
View Article7 Principles of Powerful Prayer
Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 We walked through the children’s home on a prayer walk, being instructed on how to pray at the various locations: the entrance of the home,...
View ArticleHow to Reflect Christ is a Post-Christian Culture
Legalism or freedom? How do Christians, especially Christian parents, discern morals and grey areas in a culture where Christian values are swiftly changing? The post How to Reflect Christ is a...
View ArticleThe Power of Showing Up
When insecurities plague you, avoidance is tempting. But three principles equip you to show up and face your doubts, faking it with the best of them. The post The Power of Showing Up appeared first on...
View Article6 Principles to Reclaim Joy
Joy seems elusive when we focus on our immediate feelings. Brenda shares biblical wisdom for reclaiming joy with six practical steps. The post 6 Principles to Reclaim Joy appeared first on Brenda L...
View Article3 Helps for Parents starting a New School Year Episode 22
A new school year is almost here! How can you best equip your child, whether starting preschool or college, to be strong and courageous in this world of adversity? Whether you send your kids to public...
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