Have you ever packed a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child? Every year, the non-profit Samaritan’s Purse partners with churches, organizations, and individuals to pack millions of gift-filled shoeboxes to distribute to children
When you face one of life’s inevitable problems or uncomfortable emotions, where do you turn? Do you call your mom, your husband, or your closest girlfriends for advice? Do you read books
Imagine welcoming Jesus, the Son of God, into your home. Instead of a lovely hostess gift of beautifully arranged flowers, He brings to the gathering divine wisdom and peace. Instead of basking
Are you a sister? I have the privilege of being a big sister to two younger sisters and a younger brother, and I remember well what it’s like to feel responsible for
When you think about Eve in the Bible, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Likely, a mental picture forms with a woman, a snake, and a tempting fruit. And
My new favorite story may just be Naomi and Ruth in the Bible. I read the book of Ruth through a couple times recently, which can easily be done because it’s only
If there’s anyone from the Bible I can relate to, it’s Sarah. If you don’t know Sarah from the Bible, who had a baby at the ripe old age of ninety, let
“You look cute,” the well-dressed woman said to me, leaning in my direction but continuing to walk past me toward the elevator doors. “Well, thank you, so much!” I responded, stunned by
You’ve probably heard of Hannah in the Bible before, but if you’re anything like me, you’re a little rusty on your Old Testament stories. So who is Hannah, and what does her
Often the biggest test of our faith is how well we can wait on the Lord. Honestly, I would rather go through a difficult season where I can clearly see God refining
Sometimes the Bible is prescriptive, instructing us on how we should act and revealing the lives of those we should emulate. We can think of Esther’s courage and Deborah’s selfless leadership. Other
Have you ever opened the Old Testament and had these thoughts: How am I supposed to relate to these stories? Borrrring. Times were so different back then, so how can I learn
