Sunday Still: Faith Isn’t Easy
“Faith isn’t easy. Faith asks us to respond to divine direction rather than just the observable data. Faith invites us to embrace the goodness of God even when what we see around us suggests God doesn’t have our best interests at heart. Faith asks us to resist taking...
Who is Jesus? (An Interview with @JudahSmith) @ThomasNelson
This week we're giving away THREE copies of Jesus Is: Find a New Way to Be Human by Judah Smith. Judah and his wife, Chelsea, are the lead pastors of The City Church in Seattle, Washington. Judah and Chelsea have three children: Zion, Eliott, and Grace. I recently had...
What Bible Study is Right for Your Small Group? (Receive a Free DVD Bible Study Sampler Featuring 7 DVD Bible Studies)
Getting ready to launch your fall small group or Bible study? We’d love to help! We want to introduce you to several DVD Bible studies that small groups, Bible studies, Sunday school classes, book clubs, and other groups around the country have been using to grow in...
The Invitation to Pursue God Awaits…
A few summers ago I was given an opportunity to spend a week at Saint John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota, where I was introduced to an amazing work I had never heard of before: The Saint John’s Bible. I’ve never seen anything like it! Back in the 1990’s, one...
Everything I Didn’t Know About Life, I Learned From the Internet: 10 Must-Read Links To Make You Laugh, Love, & Think
1. Need a reminder of joy today? Betcha can't read through these without smiling: [Tweet this] Find out more. 2. Amazing Version of "The Cup Song" from Pitch Perfect: [Tweet this] (RSS Subscribers, click here to view.) 3. What is America's Most Unhealthy Meal?...
From Leif’s Kitchen: Mouth-Watering Slow-Cooker Chili
In Wonderstruck: Awaken to the Nearness of God book and Bible study, we explore the wonder of rest. One of the ways Leif and I have found helpful to carve out moments for rest in our lives is to cook dinner ahead of time. In the back of Wonderstruck, I share Leif's...
4 Facts about Genesis 4-11: When You Call on God’s Name
In love, God gives us a choice. We are not forced to love God, but given a profound and life-shaping opportunity to love. Will we love God? Or will we choose to love lesser gods? Will we choose to pursue God? Or will we choose to pursue someone or something else? Here...
Sunday Still: Who is God?
“God is all-powerful, all-knowing, abounding in imagination, creativity, mystery, and wisdom. God is the source of life, strength, and goodness. God is immortal and transcendent. God has a plan and a purpose. Even when we question, disobey, or doubt divine love, God...
How to Embrace the Seasons of Life
Imagine trying to stay balanced on top of a ball. How long could you last? A few seconds? A few minutes? Perhaps longer? This study will look at themes from Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 and the idea that there really is a season for everything. A lot of women want more balance...
5 Secrets On How to Encourage People Join Your Small Group (and Stay Plugged In)
Leading a small group or Bible study can be one of the most rewarding choices you make—pouring into others, fostering community, diving into God’s Word and the opportunity to hone your leadership skills. Small groups are places where people are pastored, encouraged,...
