Finding Faith: There is still time to just ‘be’
Devlyn Brooks is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and serves Faith Lutheran Church in Wolverton, Minnesota.| Perham Focus
Devlyn Brooks is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and serves Faith Lutheran Church in Wolverton, Minnesota.| Perham Focus
Devlyn Brooks is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and serves Faith Lutheran Church in Wolverton, Minnesota.| Perham Focus
Devlyn Brooks is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and serves Faith Lutheran Church in Wolverton, Minnesota.| Perham Focus
Want to read your bible daily but struggling to stay consistent? Learn how to start... The post How to Start Reading the Bible Daily – 5 Practical Tips appeared first on Kindly Unspoken.| Kindly Unspoken
Make the most of See You at the Pole™, a global student-led prayer movement. Help students pray and share the Gospel at their schools.| Dare 2 Share
“In school we learn that mistakes are bad, and we are punished for making them. Yet, if you look at the way humans are designed to learn, we learn by making mistakes. We learn to walk by falling down. If we never fell down, we would never walk.” – Robert Kiyosaki On a recent afternoon … Continue reading The Mysterious Case of the Barking Dog→| Surprised By Joy
Meeting with altar servers from France, Pope Leo XIV laments the country’s lack of priests and upholds the ministry of young people at the altar, saying the dignity of their service helps lead people into the sacred greatness of the Mystery.| Catholic Outlook
It was the morning of the day that Donald Trump would be inaugurated president for the second and last time. The customary prayer service for the president’s tenure in the highest office in the land was held in the majestic National Cathedral. I visited the grand church many years ago and was duly impressed by … Continue reading "This Budde’s for You, Mr. President!"| Handwritings on the Wall
YouTube’s algorithm can produce interesting results. It recently recommended two sharply contrasting podcasts. One was a sober analysis of church decline in rural Illinois by a self-described “old geezer” Christian; the other was an “audit” by a young Gen-Z atheist who raved about his visit to an Orthodox Liturgy. That afternoon I found myself going back … Continue reading "Dark Clouds with a Bright Silver Lining"| Handwritings on the Wall
On Monday, I had the chance to spend an hour with our President’s Leadership Fellows here at Southwest Baptist University. These students (about 20 of them) are awarded a presidential scholarship as freshmen and have the chance to spend time with our President, Dr. Rick Melson, and other leaders at SBU. They take one class…| Theology Along the Way
In one of the glosses in Marginalia on theology, Erik Peterson provides a remarkable pictorial image of thought of death and resurrection through the activity of washing a bowl. Peterson writes: “When washing a dirty dish, our thoughts may turn to the dead, to the dead as a genus, as an inferior genus that perhaps […]| Infrapolitical Reflections
(The Lion) — Larry Sanger, co-founder of the online encyclopedia Wikipedia, announced he will be confirmed into the conservative Anglican Church of North America (ACNA) as part of his transition from self-described religious skeptic to follower of Jesus Christ. In a blog post earlier this year on his personal website, Sanger wrote, “It is finally time for me to confess and explain, fully … Read more The post Wikipedia co-founder says he has become a Christian after years of skepticis...| The Heartlander
There are times when we struggle with trials and heartache so severe that it seems as if God is nowhere to be found. It doesn’t make sense to trust Him. The isolation can feel so overwhelming, it’s as though we’re lost in a desert with no shade, rain, or relief. The post Seasons of Life: Finding God in the Unexpected – Day #1 appeared first on Dr. James Dobson Family Institute.| Dr. James Dobson Family Institute
Perhaps you are like me. Somehow you came across Dr. James Dobson’s advice as a young adult who felt broken and was grasping for wholeness—and don’t we all have some type of brokenness? (Romans 3:23). Maybe you were raised on his counsel as your parents sought practical, biblical guidance to wrestle against a cultural tsunami that has left our children awash in confusion and great turmoil. Or, you might be a parent or grandparent who’s dealing with the terrible twos or tumultuous teen...| Dr. James Dobson Family Institute
My pastor sends the text for the message out before Sunday. To keep my Greek fresh, I like to translate it. I often find little nuggets that I don’t see when I just read it in English. I’m going to…| The Slasher Pastor
There is a special misery reserved for those caught on a little boat in the middle of the sea late at night when a storm is raging. True, there was no rain, but on this night the angry wind swept across unguarded water and threw up muscular waves to toss and knock and soak us. There was a little moonlight, and by it I could see my friends huddled low, heads down, shivering, worrying over the growing pool in the bottom of the boat. What else could we do?| Holy Ghost Stories
We live in an age when people believe in all sorts of things and don’t know what they believe. People of God, what do you believe? There is a subversive element to confessing our faith in God during worship. In doing so, we swim against the tide of our culture. When we confess the Nicene … Continue reading The Nicene Creed→| Paul Levy
Dear all at IPC, One of the great struggles of the Christian life is when situations don’t change, when there is the realisation that unless God powerfully intervenes in an unusual way, things are …| Paul Levy
Many say the foundational passage of the New Testament is John 3:16. Even young children can quote it: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish … Continue reading →| Jesus Without Baggage
Unfortunately, when most people think of Reformed theology, they think of the doctrine of predestination. The reasons for this have more to do with the critics of Reformed theology than with what the Reformed themselves confess. Indeed, one of the great weaknesses of the modern Reformed renaissance is that it…| The Heidelblog
Life has a way of shaking us. One moment, everything feels steady, and the next, uncertainty storms in—whether through financial struggles, health concerns, broken relationships, or unexpected loss. As men, many of us are wired to resolve problems, provide solutions, and carry the weight for those we love. But sometimes life puts us in situations […] The post What Does It Mean to Trust God in Uncertain Times? appeared first on Power of Positivity: Positive Thinking & Attitude.| Power of Positivity: Positive Thinking & Attitude
As women, we carry so much on our shoulders—family, work, relationships, and the quiet struggles we rarely speak about. Life often asks us to walk through seasons that don’t make sense, where the answers we long for feel hidden. That’s why the following verse speaks so deeply to the heart: “For we walk by faith, […] The post What Does It Mean to Walk by Faith and Not by Sight? appeared first on Power of Positivity: Positive Thinking & Attitude.| Power of Positivity: Positive Thinking & Attitude
True to its Marxist-Leninist roots, the Chinese Communist Party has long regarded religion as spiritual opium. A few weeks ago, it appeared to double down on the drugs imagery by banning people from entering the country carrying religious ideas or objects beyond those required for personal use. Foreign nationals hoping to deal in religion — preaching, teaching or organising religious events — must now seek permission ahead of time from state-sanctioned religious bodies (that permission wi...| UnHerd
Introducing Exodus 14 to your child? This simple but sweet craft is a great way to remember the story of Moses and the Red Sea Crossing. The story of Moses, the Israelites, and the Red Sea Crossing is a favorite Bible story taught to kids of all ages. It’s easy to find coloring pages for... The post Moses and the Red Sea Crossing Craft appeared first on Mommy Snippets.| Mommy Snippets
Looking for an easy way to teach kids to pray? Consider the TACOS prayer model. Download the free printable TACOS prayer bookmarks here.| Mommy Snippets
SAN DIEGO — A new, interfaith ministry focused on having people of faith accompany migrants and asylum-seekers to their immigration hearings is well underway. FAITH, which stands for “Faithful Accompaniment in Trust & Hope,” was officially launched Aug. 4 in the chapel at the diocesan Pastoral Center. The pilot program is a joint initiative of... The post FAITH accompanies migrants at downtown courthouse appeared first on The Southern Cross.| The Southern Cross
“He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities.” Psalm 103:10 (ESV) Have you ever stopped to look at your life and think, “Wow… God has given me all this”? Not just […] The post All This appeared first on all things faithful.| all things faithful
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 (ESV) If you’ve lived long enough, you know life doesn’t always go the way we imagined. Plans unravel, relationships break, jobs disappear, health falters, and […] The post Beauty From Ashes appeared first on all things faithful.| all things faithful
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 (ESV) Let’s be honest. Church hurt is real. If you’ve ever walked into a church hoping to find peace and walked out more wounded than when …| all things faithful
Sky-Stuff pt4… THICK DARKNESS/GLOOM: araphel (Strong’s 6205); ephah (Strong’s 5890), ophel (Strong’s 652) There are three Hebrew words that are synonyms (different words, same meaning) for the image of thick, gloomy, darkness. They are a’raphel, ophel, and ephah. It was meant to represent far more than just darkness in the sky (although some translators fail… Continue reading A’raphel, ophel, and ephah: THICK GLOOMY DARKNESS (Sky stuff Pt.4)| Hebrew Word Lessons
Paul in Athens As many of you know, the three of us, Fisher-Langilles, recently returned from a vacation to the Mediterranean. We traveled to Greece, Turkey, Malta and Italy, covering many of the locations that the Apostle Paul visited. Going to the places that Paul visited, or lived in, has given me a whole new… Continue reading Sermon: Paul in Athens| Hebrew Word Lessons
The Family Proclamation stands firm, even as institutions, campuses, and congregations blur its message. The post Proclaiming the Family Proclamation: When Doctrine Is Clear but Messaging Isn’t appeared first on Public Square Magazine.| Public Square Magazine
What lessons can global pluralism teach? Youth-led and policy-driven models can guard religious freedom. The post America’s Interfaith Problem Isn’t Denominational: Learning from Southeast Asia appeared first on Public Square Magazine.| Public Square Magazine
Can real people experience change? Couples of faith were shaped by gradual, sudden, and sacred transformation. The post How Faith Transforms Relationships: A Journey of Personal and Relational Change appeared first on Public Square Magazine.| Public Square Magazine
Secular liberalism invites faith to the table—but only after stripping its core beliefs. True freedom demands moral agency grounded in divine law, not doctrinal surrender.| Public Square Magazine
For a fun-filled church party this fall, why not add some Ghost Party games and ghost-themed games to your lineup? These spooky yet friendly activities are The post Spooky Fun: Ghost-Themed Games and Activities for All Ages appeared first on Blessed is He.| Blessed is He
Looking for a summer filled with laughter, inspiration, and a touch of faith? Look no further than awesome Church Sign Sayings for The post Church Sign Sayings for Summer appeared first on Blessed is He.| Blessed is He
This week’s question was difficult to answer because I don’t think there’s an easy response: How do you determine what is right and good in a moral sense? To what degree do you depend on sacred texts or clerics? The question is a heavy one, and I know most people will say they base their … Continue reading The Questions We Don’t Ask – And Why They Matter, Part 4→| Thoughts about leadership, history, and more
For the girls finessing faith with fitness The post Protein and prayer: a fitness guide for Muslim women appeared first on Cosmopolitan Middle East.| Cosmopolitan Middle East
An exhortation taken from a sermon on Hebrews 12:1-2 To the suffering saints: Some of you are going through terrible difficulties. Trials in the home. Trials in health. Trials in your marriage. I’ve been praying for you that God would …| Aliens and Pilgrims
Why do you believe what you believe? And I’m talking specifically to those who claim Christ. Why do you believe what you believe about Jesus? Why do you believe what you believe about sin, or obedience, or children, or marriage, …| Aliens and Pilgrims
Just over 100 days after the election of Pope Leo, it remains difficult to determine his governing priorities. Yet some early impressions of his personal style are beginning to emerge, along with a few central themes that are likely to shape his pontificate and its approach to evangelization. The post How will Pope Leo lead the church? Clues from his first 100 days appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
Richard J. Clifford, S.J., argued that posting the commandments in public school classrooms would also violate the teachings of the Second Vatican Council. The post The Ten Commandments in classrooms: Our readers reflect appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
Our church hosts a monthly prayer night where we pray for healing for those in our body who are suffering. If I’m honest, I’ve found that attending is harder for me than I would have an…| Faithful Paradox
When it comes to prayer, Christians pray for all kinds of things—guidance, provision, peace, wisdom, and more. But one type that is...| Equipping Godly Women
A gangly, uncoordinated middle schooler, I longed to earn a spot as one of the five main basketball players on the team. ...| Equipping Godly Women
Have you ever felt spiritually busy but still disconnected from God? You’re doing the devotionals, showing up to serve, and listening to...| Equipping Godly Women
I blinked back tears at the tragic news–a faithful believer lost his wife and daughter in a horrific car accident. As the...| Equipping Godly Women
I used to think that praying was a weakness of mine and that I was really bad at it. Whether I was...| Equipping Godly Women
Luxury college dorm décor has become all the rage in back-to-school TikTok videos boasting designer remakes of the old school bed-in-a-bag, showcased recently in a Washington Post feature. While most parents are complaining about tuition increases, others are raising their own college costs with top-to-bottom dorm room makeovers. One enterprising mom of an incoming University of […] The post Luxury Dorm Décor Does Not Help When a College Woman Is Assigned to a Room with a Male appeared f...| Concerned Women for America
Dan Berry • August 19, 2025 Lies. Lies. And more lies. How are we going to survive in a world where it’s becoming harder and harder to find the truth? Who can we even believe anymore? I was always taught to trust God’s Word as the absolute truth. After all, Jesus said, “Heaven and earth will […]| Brownicity
In the beginning. My father married my mother and they begat six children, loving each of us unconditionally. Dad played the organ at church, Mom sang in the choir, and they raised me to be a good Catholic girl. And God saw that it was good. Whatsoever you do to the least of my...| Memoir Magazine
Reformed theology has enjoyed a renaissance of sorts for about thirty years. A renaissance is literally a rebirth or, more broadly, a renewal. In order for there to be a renewal, however, there had to be a classical, defining period of Reformed . . . Continue reading →| The Heidelblog
Being single in the church can feel isolating. Discover encouragement, empathy, and hope for singles learning to walk with Christ in every season. It is a delicate dance, being single into your thirties and beyond. People stop telling you that you have plenty of time. They stop telling you “You’re next” at a wedding. They stop asking about dating with excited tones and instead ask with a thin layer of pity. It’s one thing to turn to Jesus because of abundance and love and warm fuzzy...| Club31Women
The Barbie movie shines a light on the lie of comparison. Learn why real purpose, family, and faith matter more than chasing perfection. My favorite movie of 2023 was Greta Gerwig’s Barbie. The movie opens with a utopian world called Barbie Land. Every Barbie is happy and content in who she is. Every Barbie has a role and feels deeply satisfied with how she contributes to society. There are a few digs in these opening scenes that are extremely important: first, Midge. Midge is Barbie’...| Club31Women
Everyday, you can see the beauty of God's creation, from the moutnain tops to the shining seas, beauty is everywhere.| Me and My Captain
I begin by thanking Fr. John Jillions for responding (https://publicorthodoxy.org/2025/08/22/response-to-edith-humphrey/) to my paper, (https://edithmhumphrey.com/2025/07/14/experience-prophetic-faithfulness-and-orthodoxy/), even if he has mistaken or missed some of my major points. I am sorry that he found my tone “strident,” but am glad that he has taken it as an example of “vigorous debate” by someone of conviction. I apologizeContinue reading "On Holy Tradition, Development in...| Edith M. Humphrey
November 24, 2025, 18h00 Diplomats, parliamentarians, business leaders and their guests are invited to begin celebrating the Christmas season by enjoying a festive meal, live seasonal music and inspirational keynote speakers the Honourable Ed Fast, PC KC and Mrs. Annette Fast. When a spouse enters politics, it affects both partners deeply. Ed and Annette Fast will speak on how Ed’s 34 years in public life entailed both sacrifice and reward. They will address their struggle to manage career,...| Christian Embassy of Canada
SCOTUS has been asked to take up Obergefell vs. Hodges, the landmark 2015 decision that extended marriage equality to LGBTQIA+ folks. The fear is, this current SCOTUS will overturn the 2015 decisio…| Strong Female Pastor
Sometimes people approach faith like it's a competition. A verse or passage is read, and instead of seeking to understand it, the focus shifts to proving who is right. When the rush to be right takes over, conversations that could be moments of learning or reflection turn into debates about who can quote Scripture the fastest or defend their interpretation the strongest. The post Do we love God, or just being right? first appeared on The Baylor Lariat.| The Baylor Lariat
Tapestry of Care, a new $1.76 million initiative, aims to bridge the gap between faith communities and mental health support, helping churches better address crises and connect congregations with vital resources. The post Tapestry of Care weaves together faith, mental health communities first appeared on The Baylor Lariat.| The Baylor Lariat
“Today marks 3000 days since we were separated from Sarah.” Those are the incomprehensible words of the text my husband sent me this morning. It took my breath away to read it. I don…| Listening to Him
One of my faithful parishioners lost her daughter to a heart attack; I did not see her at church for many weeks after the tragedy. She had been a frequent daily Mass attendee and never missed a Sunday. She even served and sang in the choir during many of the weekend Masses. When I asked […]| Catholic Exchange
In Kelsey’s first month of service at the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home (MBCH), she met a client who shared a story of relapse, shame, and regret. Kelsey shared Jesus at the Holy Spirit’s prompting. Through the power of the gospel, the client faced reality and took responsibility for her situation. The work of the MBCH is among more than two dozen ministries supported by the Missouri Missions Offering (MMO). The MMO Eight Days of Prayer are Sept. 7-14. The post MMO supports Mo. Bapti...| Pathway
Before Youth Minister Jimmy Bagwell and his family moved to Memphis, Mo., three years ago, he was told that the cows in the town outnumbered people ten to one. (With a population of about 1,700 people, you can do the math.) But beyond the hooves and hayfields, the heart of this rural town beats for community—a community that Bagwell cherishes, but even more so, by First Baptist Church (FBC) of Memphis. The post FBC Memphis builds hope through outreach appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
A Muslim convert who said he saw a vision of Christ while napping at a Ugandan mosque is recovering after his relatives beat him and destroyed his home, Morning Star News reported. The post Ugandan Muslim beaten, ostracized for accepting Christ after seeing vision in mosque appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
Are you worried finding your next meal will be a struggle? Know someone who is? If food insecurity doesn’t affect you, it probably affects someone you know. International Mission Board (IMB) President Paul Chitwood says the global hunger crisis is the worst it has been in four decades. “Two billion people around the world today live on a single (daily) meal,” he told Baptist Press. The post Chitwood, Ezell urge participation in Global Hunger Sunday appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
Messengers representing churches affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) are gathering Oct. 27-28 at the Branson Hilton Convention Center for their 191st annual meeting. Alistair Begg, Bible teacher on Truth for Life, is the keynote speaker Tuesday morning (Oct. 28), while Ken Whitten, national director of pastoral leadership at the North American Mission Board, closes out the annual meeting with a message Tuesday afternoon. The post ‘Let Them See Jesus’: Alistair Begg among...| Pathway
If I were to ask you, “What is success?”, how would you answer? Would your answer include something tangible, like possessions or gadgets? Would it be quantifiable, like income or position? Would it be relational, like praise and affirmation from others? Would it be generational, as in legacy or notoriety? The post What is success in ministry, life? appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
Nearly half of American Christians, 45 percent, have not attended church in the past six months, the American Bible Society said in its latest release from the 2025 State of the Bible. The post Nearly half of U.S. Christians don’t attend church, State of the Bible finds appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
In Matthew 24-25, Jesus is on the Mount of Olives with his disciples, responding to their questions about the future destruction of the temple and the end of the age. He closes out the Olivet Discourse with the parable of the sheep and goats, revealing the preparation of a final place of judgment for Satan, evil spirits, and unbelievers. A key verse reads: “Then he [the Son of Man] will also say to those on the left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for ...| Pathway
As a shepherdess, Martina resonated with the story of Jesus leaving the 99 to rescue the one sheep who wandered off. Other Bible stories International Mission Board missionaries Phil and Laura Metcalf shared seemed hard for her to understand. The post Mexican shepherdess chooses to follow Good Shepherd appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
It looked like God was doing great things with Cooper Roy's life. But on Sept. 24, 2024, his life changed forever—and he doesn’t even remember it. He woke up in a hospital bed. He couldn’t see, couldn’t talk, and couldn’t move. Above all else, his whole body hurt. He heard the voices of his family in the room. The only way he could communicate was through writing. He made a writing motion with his one working arm, and the staff brought a pen and paper. “What happened?” he scrawl...| Pathway
When two declining south suburban St. Louis churches partnered with a larger church in ministry, the result not only increased attendance for the two but increased kingdom impact locally and globally for all three congregations. The post Church merger brings growth, unity, focus on global missions appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
In a unique move, the Osage Nation has proposed a new casino at Lake of the Ozarks under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), which means it would not be subject to approval by Missourians. It would, however, need approval from the BIA (which is all but certain), as well as approval from the governor. Therefore, even though Amendment 5 was rejected, and even though Missourians have spoken, plans are still moving forward to build a new casino. The post Not worth the gamble a...| Pathway
Amir, an underground church leader in Iran, told Iran Alive Ministries of being stopped at a police checkpoint with dozens of Bibles in tow, a crime punishable by imprisonment and death. Police confiscated the Bibles but let Amir go free. When he arrived the next evening at the house church that expected the Bibles, the books were already there, delivered by none other than the police official who had confiscated them. The post Christian ministry to Iran reports vibrant underground church ami...| Pathway
Volunteers are at the Missouri State Fair from Aug. 7–17, giving away gifts and sharing the gospel with people who stop by their tent. As of Aug. 9, 62 volunteers served in the Baptist Tent, where there were 268 gospel presentations and six professions of faith. The post Missouri Baptists offer ministry at the State Fair appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
As young people make there way back to school this month, it’s worth remembering that our education, on this earth at least, never ends. The post Pursue life of learning from God’s Word, works appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
Imputation is the act of one person adding something to another person’s account (Genesis 15:6). As believers in Jesus Christ, we have this clear assurance in Scripture: at the cross, our sins were imputed to Christ and Christ’s righteousness was imputed to us. The imputation of sin, as we see in Romans 5:12-15, is the way that God made for us to be saved. Our sin was placed upon Jesus Christ, and his righteousness was given to us, in order that we be saved. The Bible teaches that the hum...| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Meditation on Hebrews 11:29-12:2 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Reverence Dr. Karen Crawford Aug. 17, 2025 Any golf fans in here? Any golfers? I admit that I don’t know much about the sport. I have never played golf before. Well, only miniature golf. My husband persuaded me to watch a new American sports comedyContinue reading "Run the Race of Faith!"| Sharing God's Love and Grace
Meditation on Luke 12: 32-34 and Hebrews 11:1–3, 8–16 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford Aug. 10, 2025 My healing journey continued this week. I am feeling better than I did a week ago and certainly better than two weeks ago, when I first hurt my back cleaning up my yard. SeveralContinue reading "Faith: Conviction of Things Not Seen"| Sharing God's Love and Grace
Meditation onLuke 12:13-21 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford Aug. 3, 2025 Art by Stushie We had the pleasure of hosting Daniel Davidsen’s Eagle Scout Court of H…| Sharing God's Love and Grace
Devlyn Brooks is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and serves Faith Lutheran Church in Wolverton, Minnesota.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Devlyn Brooks is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and serves Faith Lutheran Church in Wolverton, Minnesota.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
The Crossings Center's co-founders love offering space in Lewiston, Minnesota, for people to enjoy food, music and time together, and they hope it's a “holy place.”| Detroit Lakes Tribune
By Juan de Flandes On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine …| Veil of Veronica
In my ongoing series about The Questions We Don’t Ask – And Why They Matter, I decided to answer this question: If you conclude that the afterlife you believe in isn’t real, how would you alter the…| Thoughts about leadership, history, and more
Prayers for students need our high priority, especially as they head back to school. Our college, high school, and younger age students all face a multitude of challenges daily, and they depend on our encouragement and prayers more than ever to help them succeed. Friends, faith, and schoolwork consume a large portion of our students’ time and concerns. Whether they are studying at home or in a classroom, they will need our prayers. The situations may change, but the truths will remain. If y...| Rebecca Barlow Jordan
Back to school prayers - It's one of the best ways you can prepare your children each year as they head back to school, especially as you pray Scripture.| Rebecca Barlow Jordan
By Eric Clayton I wear a gold cross on a chain around my neck. I have for as long as I can remember. Recently, a friend asked me why. “My grandparents bought it for me when I was really little,” I replied. “And my grandmother had a really big impact on my faith.” My friend nodded. “So it’s […] Click through to read the full article The Point of the Cross Around My Neck, which appeared first on Ignatian Spirituality. IgnatianSpirituality.com ® is a service of Loyola Press, a Jes...| Ignatian Spirituality
Insofar as "The Bee" now occupies something near the center of American Christian discourse, what’s crowded out, I think, is an articulated (not just implied-by-negation) path toward holiness . . .| Front Porch Republic
“What is it that keeps you from looking for God?” When I heard this question in a sermon last week, I had just seen an excellent live performance of Dear Evan Hansen a mere 12 hours before. If you’…| Great and Noble Tasks
Church leaders have frequently used the Hebrew word hesed to teach about God’s love. But in the last general conference, Elder Sandino Roman referenced a fascinating Hebrew word I’d never heard before: emunah.| LDS Living
Women often plead with me, “Just tell me how to lose weight!” But what you want goes deeper than a number on the scale. Yes, you want to see results. Yes, you want to feel lighter in your body. But you also desire Christian weight loss motivation to honor God with your body and foodContinue Reading| The Holy Mess
We can cry out to God in our human pain, and we can do so with a hope that one day God will make everything right. In our lament, we can still trust. The post Remember the Past in Present Lament appeared first on College Park Church.| College Park Church
‘You only say that because….’ a response to Savitri Hensman In his 1941 essay ‘Bulverism, or, The Foundation of Twentieth-century Thought’ C S Lewis notes the tendency in twentieth century th…| Reflections of an Anglican Theologian
We often confuse love with loudness. We think it’s in the surprise getaways, the expensive gifts, or the dramatic speeches. Those things have their place, but they are not the foundation. At its core, love is far quieter, steadier, more ordinary. Love, in its most enduring form, is simply dependability. It’s the spouse who shows…| rochemamabolo
There’s something quietly powerful about not needing to explain yourself. About trusting that those who matter will see your worth without you shouting for attention. Modesty in branding, leadership, and life isn’t about shrinking, it’s about standing firmly in your quiet confidence, knowing that true value eventually reveals itself. In a world obsessed with “Look…| rochemamabolo
We are rich, even though you may not realize it.| Something to Ponder About
“When the Lord saved me, he made a new person out of me,” Mother Triplet says. The post Faith, Joy, and Longevity: Mother Illaree Triplet Continues to Serve Christ at 105 appeared first on Word In Black.| Word In Black
