You Don’t Want to Miss This
Today. The day we come together as an expectant community to unwrap the story of God. We never expected the thousands of individuals, churches, small groups, families, youth groups, and more who are joining in the #LentChallenge. Still not sure if the...
The Academy Awards: Who Really Won?
Watching the Oscars is a yearly tradition in my house—something we look forward to as the cold winter months roll through. Leif and I have high ambitions to watch all of the Best Picture nominees, but usually only get to watch a handful. (Which was your favorite this...
Is Your City Among the Most Bible-Minded or Least Bible-Minded?
The American Bible Society and Barna Research recently released a study showing the U.S. cities that are the most Bible-minded. Top contenders include: Chattanooga, Birmingham, Roanoke, and Springfield. But what if your city didn’t make the top 10? Or even top 50?...
When You Need the Courage to Face Today
Are you having one of those days? Your feet just hit the floor and you already want to climb back into bed. Bills piled on the counter. That phone call you’ve been dreading. A jam-packed schedule. Kiddos who won’t stop arguing. Stuck in traffic. Waiting for treatment....
A Whole New Way To Think About Fear That Changes Everything We’ve Been Taught
A baby bird flew into our house. I’d left the back door open to drink in the crisp air never expecting a winged creature to begin whizzing through various rooms, perching on door frames, staring at me from the ceiling fan. Leif and I tried everything we knew to scoot...
7 Life Lessons from the Winter Olympics
I've been bitten by the Olympic bug. Granted, not all the sports are mesmerizing, but I find myself hanging around NBC watching men and women performing in the moment they've been waiting and dreaming of their entire lives. Along the way, I'm inspired and reminded of...
5 Ways to Revolutionize Your Walk With Christ
What if you spent the 40 days leading up to Easter walking alongside Jesus, listening to His life-changing teachings, visiting churches with Paul, and falling more in love with God with each turning page? You’re invited to read through the entire New Testament in 40...
Here’s a Story That’ll Stay with You Today: How to Give Joyfully (Plus a Giveaway)
Generosity inspires generosity. One of our dear friends, Brad Formsma founded I Like Giving in 2010 to inspire people around the world to live generously. The stories they share continue to inspire tens of thousands. Here's how it all began: This story from Brad's...
The Secret to the Best Valentine’s Day
God has a Valentine’s message for you: I love you. I love you. I love you. In his grace, God reminds us again and again that his love is true, his love is real. When I open the Bible, I don’t just find instructions for life or a history book, but I also discover a...
9 Steps to a Guaranteed Smile (Plus a Giveaway!)
Here are nine links, articles, and videos that I just had to share with you this week. Oh-- and if you scroll to the bottom, you'll see this week's giveaway. Don't miss your chance to win! 1. You.Are.Loved. Listen to this today and be changed: [Tweet this] (RSS...
