LISTEN TO THE DEVOTIONAL Some wounds are so deep, we choke on even the thought of forgiveness. After rebels killed her husband and two sons, Grace fled her village. She ended up in a crowded refugee camp, angry, bitter, and unable to sleep. “They took...
LISTEN TO THE DEVOTIONAL Where have all the fathers gone? That the influence of men in families and society has lessened in recent days is without question. Look for the missing dad in so many one-parent families, the father, also, who leaves before the...
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About 20 years ago, I underwent a minor surgery. When my doctor told me the diagnosis, I tried denying it but eventually accepted the truth. The surgery was uncomfortable — painful even — but necessary. I didn’t enjoy the process, but I’m grateful I went through it....
LISTEN TO THE DEVOTIONAL History has rarely given women a voice. Jesus not only listened to women—He sent them out as gospel messengers. World rulers are usually associated with armies, conquering lands, and collecting wives. If you were a woman living under...
Never doubt God’s love for you. You are so precious that Jesus was willing to giveHimself as an offering for you, even if you were the only one ever to believe in Him. Jesus tells us, “For God so loved the world”—that’s you—“that he gave his only begotten Son, that...
LISTEN TO THE DEVOTIONAL When I was growing up, we used to sing a country Gospel song that went, “Farther along we’ll know all about it, Farther along we’ll understand why.” Linda, who served for many years as our accountant at Guidelines Ministries, has had some of...
LISTEN TO THE DEVOTIONAL “Don’t be troubled; don’t be afraid!” He knew what was ahead; they didn’t. But instead of struggling with panic, Jesus was calm, fully in control. When you are stronger than the circumstances which confront you, you, too, can have this...
We were created as spiritual beings by a God who is spirit. We were created spirit, soul and body, but our spirit is foremost. To be a “spiritual” person does not mean we’re mystical, irrational nor unintelligent. The spiritual person is continually looking to God for...
Mondays set the tone for the rest of the Week. Want to start strong? Begin with intention, not just activity. Win the Morning. Start with a small victory—wake up on time, breathe deeply, and move with purpose. A clear morning leads to a focused mind. Set a Weekly...