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If you glance at the book of Leviticus, you’ll see it starts off with a bang. Here are the section headings...
When I stop and think about how powerful written words are, it’s really quite astounding. To me, anyway!...
How often do you get away from the hustle and bustle of life? No matter what life season you’re in, you’re...
Feeling “closed in” can happen in many different ways. You might feel stuck in a certain job or relationship....
The simple phrase “sharing the gospel” can be intimidating. Words like witnessing and evangelizing sometimes...
Embedded into 2 Kings is a story about a well-to-do woman from Shunem, often known as “the Shunammite...
One of my favorite sports events of this past summer was the NBA playoffs. I keep up with the NBA loosely,...
We all have fears. Some more common, like fear of spiders, small spaces, or even clowns. Some of our...
One thing I often struggle with is being too worried about what other people think about me. In fact,...
The word obedience doesn’t immediately fill me with happy, joyful thoughts. What about you? When I think...
My parents don’t watch much TV, but when they do, they enjoy the entertainment value of commercials right...
The Christian life is not one free from trouble, pain, struggle, heartbreak and emptiness. Once a person...
Are any of these famous last words from well known movies familiar to you?I have been, and always shall...
There are so many different ways to study and learn from the Bible. Are you just now starting to spend...
Have you ever received an instruction or mission from God? You could just tell, without a doubt, that...
What are some times when it’s really important to start strong and finish strong? The first thing that...
If you’ve been a follower of Jesus for any length of time, you’ve most likely heard of King David. Although...
I mean, why not do a character study on the guy who wore camel’s hair and ate locusts, right? John the...
Have you ever faced a seemingly insurmountable task? …something that just felt impossible? Maybe it was...
There’s always one. Right? There’s always that one coworker who’s difficult to get along with, that one...
A big picture look at the world today doesn’t necessarily radiate immediate vibes of peace, unity and...
AAA and I are very close friends. Flat tires, dead batteries, a stolen catalytic converter, a dead starter…...
Who or what leads your life? When you make decisions, what is your underlying motive?
A leader is such...
Living a life in relationship with God is not just about following rules. I wonder if one misconception...
What does it take for you to ask for help? If I let my pride and my desire to be self-sufficient take...
So often in this 21st Century, we have a plethora of options to choose from. When you’re at Chipotle...
Five Faith Traditions to Think About Starting
Traditions. I absolutely LOVE them! Traditions with family...
A Plan for When You See Trouble on the Horizon
Trouble comes in many forms. In our lives on earth, trouble...
A Song for When… You Want to be All Things for All People
Be careful how you live; you may be the...
How the Bible Changes When You Know the Author
I joined a book club for the first time a couple years...
What I Learned From the “Boring” Parts of the Bible
For anybody who’s completed (or attempted?)...
God’s Plan for His “Gathered” People, Including You
Consequences and penalties in many...
A Mindset Switch About… Good Works, Effort and Eternity
Throughout Jesus’ public ministry, He taught...
Distance makes the heart grow fonder. You’ve heard the saying, I’m sure. Has it held true for you? Maybe...
A Verse For When… You Need a Sense of Security
Do you ever just need to be reassured that God has...
How to Stay Aware of God’s Goodness in Your Life
A quick reminder today that everything you have...
Nicodemus: It’s Never Too Late To Turn To Jesus
If you’ve ever felt like it’s too late to turn...
Midquarter grades! Did you receive those when you were in school? At the school where I teach, we mail...
How do you know that the Lord is GOD? Like, truly. What moments in your life help to solidify that truth...
Okay, the Lord reminded me of something uber practical just yesterday. What our eyes look at—matters....
Five Different Kinds of Friends You Might Need
Author Kristin Hannah has a theme in several of her books—female...
A Challenge to Get Into the Action
One of my favorite basketball players, a former student whose family...
Sometimes I listen to an entire song just for one particular verse, chorus or bridge that I love. There...
How God Wants You to Show Your Love for Him
Five different love languages are written about in a book...
The Danger of Being on the Fence About Jesus
It’s confession time! So I was at a coffee shop a couple...
God: The Ultimate Room of Requirement, No Wizardry Needed
Okay, I’m only a couple decades behind the...
The Powerful, Hidden Benefits of a Shared Meal
I was reminded the other day of how powerful FOOD can...
How to Identify Yourself as a Disciple of Jesus
Here in Kansas City, or Chiefs Kingdom, as it is often...
25 Easy Ways to Keep Yourself Connected to Jesus
Anyone who’s somewhat familiar with the Bible has probably...
How to Stand Strong When Life Gets Stormy
A dear loved one of mine died unexpectedly last week. More...
A Verse For When… Someone You Love is Far From God
I had one of those moments the other day when...
The Unchanging God in an Unpredictable World
Well, I filled out my March Madness bracket a few weeks...
Every Time is the Right Time to Share the Gospel
I have an especially low sense of urgency with a couple...
What the Bible Says About New Beginnings
There’s just something about a brand new, fresh start. Right?...
How to Handle the Emotional Ups and Downs of Life
If you haven’t read the books of Ezra and Nehemiah,...
A Verse for When… You Need God’s Peace
PERFECT PEACE. Can you imagine it? Peace feels like...
A Prayer That will Change Your Heart and Desires
The dark chocolate hot chocolate from Caribou Coffee...
The Bible’s Wisdom on How to Make Decisions
Not far from where I live in downtown Kansas City,...
People are Just People, Made and Loved by God
For the first eight years of my teaching career, I taught...
How are you carefully guarding your heart? The Bible says everything you do flows from your heart. That...
Spending time in nature can help us feel closer to God, and it should move us to praise Him! Here are...
Three Powerful Ways to Encourage and Celebrate
When I moved to Kansas City 16 years ago, I became a...
How to Share the Gospel With More Impact
In a school, walk through the halls and listen in on teachers’...
A Song for When… You Want God to Direct You
When I think about staying within God’s sovereign will...
Breaking Free From the Crushing Grip of Excuses
It’s so easy to make excuses when things don’t go your...
The Powerful, Hidden Influence of People Around You
One of my work colleagues sends very formal emails—always,...
How my Bible Turned Into my Dearest Treasure
I’ve always been a reader. When I was younger, I read through...
The Reminder You Need About Past Mistakes
Any basketball fans out there? I’m a big one! I’ll spare you...
What to Do When You Need a Spiritual Recharge
At the risk of offending somebody reading this, I must...
Three Helpful Ways to Check Your Priorities
I’m reading through the book of Ezekiel right now, and today...
A Verse for When… You Need a Good Travel Companion
Where are my fellow travel lovers?! There’s...
One Simple Idea for Building Your Prayer Life
1 Thessalonians 5:17 says believers should “pray continually.”...
A Song for When… You Want to Try Something New
If you’ve ever experienced a life season where you’re...
An Important Prayer for People Far From God
Still thinking about the heart over here! Do you pray regularly...
How to Test the Contents of Your Heart
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the heart. The Bible says,...
A Life Hack for Stopping the Sneaky Slide Into Sin
For myself and all of my fellow teachers out there…...
The Plan You Need to Recover From Life’s Little Failures
As a born and bred Nebraskan, I am a Husker...
One Question That Can Change Your Perspective
As a high schooler, my first official part-time job was...
How To Live Differently As A Citizen Of Heaven
As someone born into American citizenship, I admittedly...
The Powerful Difference One Word Makes in a Bible Verse
My mind was blown when I read ONE WORD differently...
Six Simple Steps to Help you Hear More From God
I started a new spiritual routine in January of 2023,...
What to do When Your Life Feels Dark
As a single female, I try to avoid walking outside at night by myself....
Advice for How to See and Respond to God’s Favor
Have you ever considered the connection between...
A Prayer for the Traveler Seeking Better Spiritual Discipline
Do you ever get frustrated with your progress,...
A Song for When… You’re Trying to Decide the Next Best Step to Take
When I find a song I love,...
My Biggest Lesson Learned About God’s Love From Abraham’s Instagram Feed
So I was on the...
A Verse for When… Life’s Little Letdowns are Piling Up
I found a verse I LOVED the other...
How an Unusual Building in Lisbon Helped me see Inner Beauty in a New Way
I was in Lisbon, Portugal with...
We Love Making Travel Bucket Lists, Why Not Spiritual Ones?
Do you have a bucket list? My closest childhood...
What Hallmark Movies Taught me About Life as a Christian
Anybody out there love Hallmark movies? Or is...