“It takes a great deal of strength to choose weakness.” Alicia Britt Chole “Most of us on Easter Sunday’s evening “fall asleep well fed and perhaps even grateful, yet somehow something short of awed.” Alicia Britt Chole “For God so loved the world, that he gave His only Son, that whoever believes in him should…
Holy places are thick with wonder and sacrifice—where darkness meets resurrection and every Gospel story whispers, “This really happened.” Last year, my husband’s family gathered for an epic Easter weekend at the Outer Banks. It was the first time all twenty-nine of us had been together in years. The Outer Banks is known for its…
Through Mary Magdalene’s story, we see how receiving grace, recognizing Jesus’ voice, and sharing His goodness leads to contagious joy. I once heard my friend share that when his children leave for school in the morning, he tells them to “be joyfully different.” His aim in doing so is to remind his kids that they…
“Therefore I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven; that’s why she loved much. But the one who is forgiven little, loves little. Then he said to her, ‘Your sins are forgiven.’” Luke 7:47-48 Pointing Fingers or Open Arms She wasn’t invited to the dinner party, yet she confidently entered the room. She knew the…
Live free indeed through Christ! Your freedom is His gift—walk in it, share it, and lead others to Him. Who the Son sets free is free indeed! “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.“John 8:36 Those God sets free are completely free! Walk in the fullness of freedom you have…
This devotional contrasts Wisdom and Folly, calling believers to embrace God’s Word, pursue sanctification, and build a life rooted in truth. “Leave your simple ways and you will live; walk in the way of insight.” Proverbs 9:4-6 If your social media feed has been anything like mine lately, it’s filled with resolutions, themes and words…
We have freedom in Christ. Jesus is inviting us to step out of sin’s slavery and into the fullness of grace found in Him. We gathered with extended family over Christmas break in Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina. We rented a lovely house down the street from my sister’s home so we could all be together…
The light of Jesus reveals truth, exposes darkness, and guides us to redemption through Him, the true light of the world. “This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.” 1 John 1:5 If you looked in my kitchen…
A simple candy cane serves as a daily reminder of the constant love, care, and protection of our Good Shepherd. I was sitting at my desk being interviewed on a drive-time radio show. The host asked me to tell his listeners something they might not know about me. With the overwhelming amount of information available…
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” John 10:10 ESV It was a Monday towards the end of Summer. I had just come home from a long work day and walked past the overflowing garbage can in the garage, that was wafting…
Have you ever been disappointed with God? Did you know you can still trust Him even when you can’t see His plan? Six weeks before the big day, my daughter Laura began searching for the perfect invitations. After making her choice and addressing the envelopes, the invitations were on their way to friends and family,…
Death is not something that comes easily for us. How can we face death, ours or that of a loved one, with hope? “So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 ESV No Escape My husband and I arrived early for his doctor’s appointment. We were there…
Wounds and scars are tough to endure and live with, but God will use them to show His glory. Our pain is never wasted. “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you…
Every marriage has the potential for negative attributes and if we aren’t intentional about tending it, they will run rampant. “Catch the foxes for us, the little foxes that spoil the vineyards, for our vineyards are in blossom.” (Song of Solomon 2:15 ESV) “If you have a conflict-free marriage, you need to open your eyes. One of you has…
Have you forgotten what it’s like to have wonder? Sometimes life dries up the excitement of what God is doing. I love summer. It’s my favorite season. When I was a child, the sound of frogs and crickets at night beckoned me to the creek behind my house, where, to my surprise, I would find…
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