Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst.” John 4:13-14 Longing for More When life hums along, when days become laced with sameness, it’s a privilege. When we are privileged to live in well-ordered times, we have more time to wonder,…
Gratitude has become a common topic of conversation in our culture in recent years. We often talk about gratitude’s power to increase our joy and improve our well-being. And it seems like we can’t walk into a gift shop or boutique without seeing a gratitude journal or a decorative gratitude jar creatively displayed on a…
Have you ever heard someone say, “It takes a village”? This saying usually refers to raising children and means that it takes many people—parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, friends, teachers, and pastors—to help children grow up and learn. It’s a picture of the power of community. It may surprise you to think of the insects…
Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” John 18:37 Being the youngest of seven kids was pure sibling chaos. Once, when I was jumping on the…
“The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” 1 Corinthians 11:23-24 (NIV) Club31Women is honored to showcase the winning pieces from the COMPEL Writers Training competition,…
Theology: “The ‘science of God.’ Among the Greek Fathers it comes to have two specific references: it can denote either the doctrine of the Trinity, or it can mean prayer. Later it came to mean the science of the Divinely revealed religious truths. Its theme is the Being and Nature of God and His creatures…
“Noah did this; he did all that God commanded him.” Genesis 6:22 (ESV) An Unexpected Mercy Club31Women is honored to showcase the winning pieces from the COMPEL Writers Training competition, featuring heartfelt devotionals written by emerging Christian writers. COMPEL equips women with the tools and confidence to write words that matter. These devotionals are a…
She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. Luke 10:39–40 (NIV) The Sacred Slow I tend to live in two extreme gears: full throttle or completely chill. Hot or cold. Lukewarm doesn’t tend…
“I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” Galatians 2:20 (NIV) A Clean Slate: New Birth Their birth certificates arrived in our mailbox a few weeks after adoption day. Three girls who had first stood on our front porch on a chilly November evening were now officially…
“An excellent wife is the crown of her husband.” Proverbs 12:4 (NKJV) Club31Women is honored to showcase the winning pieces from the COMPEL Writers Training competition, featuring heartfelt devotionals written by emerging Christian writers. COMPEL equips women with the tools and confidence to write words that matter. These devotionals are a beautiful reflection of that…
“Why do you honor your sons more than me by fattening yourselves on the choice parts of every offering made by my people Israel?’” 1 Samuel 2:29 (NIV) It’s natural for parents to pray for their children to be safe. When my kids got hurt, I hurt. When they suffered, I suffered also. And I…
“And so dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice–the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but…
“Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” (Psalm 119:105 NLT) A God Who Speaks From the very first pages of Scripture, we discover that our God is a God who speaks. He spoke the earth into existence. He walked and talked with Adam and Eve. And thousands of years later, He…
Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. (Philippians 4:11) Clearly, something was bothering my friend. I watched her move through her newly remodeled kitchen with heavy sighs and a discouraged look on her face. Almost afraid to ask, I gently ventured,…
“Now the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and a harmful spirit from the Lord tormented him. And Saul’s servants said to him, “Behold now, a harmful spirit from God is tormenting you. Let our lord now command your servants who are before you to seek out a man who is skillful in playing the lyre,…
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