Tag: faith

Are spiritual disciplines really helpful, or just busy work? Justin Earley, author of “The Common Rule,” says we all have habits we do without thinking. What would happen if we built habits into our lives that aligned our hearts with our Creator?

Forgiving those who hurt us is one of the hardest but greatest things we will ever do. Melissa Ohden relates the challenges she faced forgiving those, who oversaw her abortion, and tells the beautiful reunion story with her biological mother.

Wondering, “Where is God in my pain?” Maybe He’s closer than you think. Author Dane Ortlund digs deep into what God tells us about Himself—and what that means for our lowest, messiest, most desperate moments.

In rough days, it’s easy to see God as our #1 critic. Is He fighting for us—or fed up with us? Author Dane Ortlund examines whether God’s adding the unbearable weight of perfection on top of our pain … or if it’s true His burden is light.

Courtney Reissig talks about the emotional aftermath of her high-risk labor and delivery story. She shares about the faithfulness of God and how she walked the difficult road of recovery.

Hayley DiMarco and Philip Holmes share their journeys of becoming debt-free. Brad Formsma shares some of the joy that is found in giving to others once you’re free from debt.

Is God someone you can really trust? Dave Wilson tackles the interplay of faith and fear, declaring that God is bigger than anything you may face.

If a child has strayed from the faith of his parents, it’s tempting for parents to question what they did wrong. Phil Waldrep, Bob Lepine, and Michelle Hill offer hope for families of prodigals.

Former baseball All-Star, Darryl Strawberry, along with his wife Tracy, declare that the most important thing for one’s true identity is living God’s plan.

World-famous baseball player, Darryl Strawberry, and his wife Tracy, recount the story of Darryl’s childhood, his journey with the big leagues, and how God used Tracy in the midst of his darkness to help him see his need for Jesus.

Are you needing a game plan for discipling your kids? Kennon Vaughan gives some simple ideas for marking milestones in their lives.

What should family discipleship look like? Kennon Vaughan shares a simple routine that anyone can do.

Barbara Rainey, Karen Loritts, Mary Kassian, Holly Elliff, and Carolyn McCulley talk about the value of mentoring.

What is the difference between giving grace and giving in? Paul David Tripp, Tim Kimmel, Ron Deal, and Caleb Kaltenbach explain what grace is: in parenting, marriage, or relationships with a watching world.

Is prayer a daily discipline for you, or is it something you save “for emergencies”? Crawford Loritts shares principles of effective prayer.

Because we are such an “informed” society, we can mistakenly think we already know what another person thinks. Tim Muehlhoff and Rick Langer show us effective ways to really listen and hear what others are saying.

Having trouble seeing eye to eye with your family? Expressing deep convictions can be challenging in many families, but Tim Muehlhoff and Rick Langer share a simple method to do so with empathy.

In the game of “Life” you never know what you’ll roll, nor where you’ll end up. So describes the lives of Scott and Sherry Jennings, Kim De Blecourt, Robertson McQuilkin, and Chuck Colson as they share their stories.