Bible 101
Want to learn more about the Bible? about God? about Jesus? Dig into these resources for the basics.
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The prophet Jonah was sent to tell the people in the ancient city of Nineveh that God had taken notice of their wickedness. His…
The cure
I am one of over 14 million people who suffer from some form of autoimmune disease. If you add those who suffer from the…
No longer stinky
My son is 18 months old, and while I love him dearly and he can be painfully adorable sometimes, other times—he drives me a…
Take a census
King David got in trouble when he took a census of his people. The census itself was not wrong, but David’s motivations were. The…
Jesus passed the test for us
Do you remember the standardized tests you took in school where you had to color in tiny circles with your #2 yellow lead pencil?…
The Lord’s Prayer 101
You may or may not know that Jesus’ favorite thing to talk about was the kingdom of God. My simple definition of God’s kingdom…
3 essential verses if you feel ashamed
If you frequently feel shame, that humiliation over your sins that makes you feel like you don’t belong and that you need to hide,…
A patient teacher
One of my favorite teachers was my freshmen Algebra teacher. Math and I have a love-hate relationship. You may love it; I do not….
Today’s devotion is made possible by God’s Word
Sesame Street is dedicated to helping children learn. The Muppets or cast involved help teach them how to read and write. Every episode is…
Worship with the wise men
Everyone celebrates Christmas. We give and get gifts. Everyone celebrates Easter. We hide Easter baskets around the house. How many of us celebrate Epiphany?…
Thank God for the kingdom of God!
Around 701 b.c., Sennacherib, the king of Assyria, marched from modern-day Iraq to Jerusalem. His army was not known for being nice. Sennacherib’s palace…
The insulting and amazing birth of Jesus
Has anyone ever offered you a breath mint? Even though they are giving you a gift, free of charge, there is something rather humbling…