Choosing a Joy That Breaks Chains

Jesus Isn't Like That, Either - A Nighttime Prayer

“All your children will be taught by the Lord, and great will be their peace.” — Isaiah 54:13Please Pray:Lord, help me see beyond the noise of this world and fix my heart on You. Teach me to guide my family toward Your peace, reminding them that Your love is constant,...

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Jesus Isn't Like That, Either

“All your children will be taught by the Lord, and great will be their peace.” — Isaiah 54:13“Mom. Christians today are so power-hungry.” My young adult son’s voice broke through the quiet of our evening walk. His words hung between us as I turned to meet his gaze. “It feels...

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Amy Olrick

"O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare Your praise." - Psalm 51:15Last summer, one of my dear friends told me about an encounter she’d had with a young group of students. My friend is an accomplished writer and frequent university speaker, and the students came to her...

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"My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." - James 1:19-20I made my stage debut at the age of five with a short but meaningful (to me) solo at my family's church. I don’t remember...

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It’s amazing to consider that on any given day, literally tens of thousands of thoughts cascade through our brains. Some of these thoughts are spectacular, like that glorious beach vacation you took with your family last year, or remembering the wide-eyed wonder of your children on Christmas morning. Unfortunately, for...

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Global Hit Series 'The Chosen' Season 5 Premieres Exclusively on Prime Video, June 15

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Do All Prayers Get Answered? Understanding God's Responses

Explore the different ways God answers prayer: yes, no, and wait. Learn why some prayers seem unanswered and the importance of motives.

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Hey, There Might Actually Be Something to This 'Loving Your Neighbor' Idea. Author Jada Edwards Explains

Love your neighbor. For most of us, that concept has been drilled into us from a very young age. It’s Biblical after all (see Matthew 22:39). Why then is it so hard to demonstrate simple acts of kindness like holding the door for a stranger, helping a co-worker who is...

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Amy Olrick

Amy Olrick’s work and writing have been featured in the Guardian, USA Today, and ChristianParenting.org. She and her husband, Dr. Jeffrey Olrick, are co-authors of the book, The 6 Needs of Every Child: Empowering Parents & Kids through the Science of Connection and share parenting resources at GrowingConnected.com

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