Introduction to Halftime
Who is this free video study guide for? Introduction to Halftime is designed for Christian men and women who are in midlife and who are beginning to explore what God has for them in their second half. This season of life is often referred to as Halftime, and this video curriculum is an introduction to the ideas […]
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Rest in the Deep Assurance
Today’s devotional is from Jesus Calling by Sarah Young. After many years of writing in her prayer journal, missionary Sarah Young decided to listen to God with pen in hand, writing down whatever she believed He was saying to her. She knew her writings were not inspired as Scripture is, but journaling helped her grow closer […]
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Religion Makes Enemies / Jesus Makes Friends
We are trained to make enemies. From birth it’s always “us versus them.” Black vs. whites. Conservatives vs. liberals. Rich vs. poor. Republican vs. Democrat. Americans vs. whoever we’re at war with. Let’s be honest: sometimes Christians are the worst. Calvinists vs. Arminians. Complementarians vs. egalitarians. Charismatics vs. cessationists. Catholics vs. Protestants. As if the world […]
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An Attitude of Gratitude
A grateful heart sees each day as a gift. Thankful people focus less on what they lack and more on the privileges they have. I attended a banquet recently in which a wounded soldier was presented with the gift of a free house. He nearly fell over with gratitude. He bounded onto the stage with […]
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The Torment & Stigma of Mental Illness
That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. — 2 Corinthians 4:16 Mental illness can be devastating, especially for good Christian girls. After all, we’ve been raised on the Great Commandment: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and […]
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10 Fun Fall Kids Activities and Crafts
I really love the fall. I suppose all of the seasons lend themselves to nature-study activities and crafts, but fall seems to be especially rich to me. My kids and I do fall crafts and art projects every single day – sometimes to the detriment of our homeschool lessons! Nearly every one of our fall […]
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37 Prayers to Pray for Children with Scriptures
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. — 1 John 5:14 The Brothers Grimm tell the story of Sleeping Beauty, which opens with all of the fairies in the kingdom bringing baptismal gifts to an infant princess. One fairy gives beauty, […]
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Christ Lives In Me!
It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. — Galatians 2:20 Jesus Christ was crucified between two thieves on a rugged cross on Calvary, just outside Jerusalem. Think of it: the very Son of God came down from Heaven and “humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the […]
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Pastor Appreciation Month Sale! Save 30% Off!
Did you know that October is Pastor Appreciation Month?  The Faithgateway Store is making it easy to find great gifts for your pastor all month long!  You can save 30% off your order with code PASTOR30 during our Pastor Appreciation Month sale going on through October 31!!  From Study Bibles to Bible Commentaries, the Faithgateway […]
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Our Family’s Favorite Fall Recipe & Craft
It’s my favorite time of year! Fall is here and we couldn’t be more excited. We celebrate each season with a special recipe, craft, and book. With it being fall, it’s time to kickoff the new season! What are we cooking this fall? We’re celebrating the beginning of fall with our small group by hosting […]
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