Loved by the Father
“How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!” —1 John 3:1 An amazing aspect of our faith is contained in two simple words at the beginning of the Lord’s …
Breaking the Silence – Remove the Masks
NavPress author Jessie Minassian has an active ministry to teen girls, where she addresses topics like boyfriends, secret sins, backwards beauty, and more. Her current book, Unashamed, helps those who are mentoring teens and young adults unmask shame issues. Jessie …
That Times of Refreshing May Come
The Restoring Power of Corporate Repentance The midweek prayer meeting at a church in our town was fairly well attended—but something seemed to be missing. Some people came out of duty but didn’t participate. Others left wondering if their prayers …
Loved by the Son
“This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.” —1 John 4:9 Not long ago I was invited to a gala banquet inducting a …
The Proximity Factor
Ways to Spark Your Church Prayer Meeting At our house, my three sons and I love using the fireplace. Through trial and error, we have discovered that the key to a good fire is setting the logs in close proximity …
Weeping with God
Turning Our Tears into Prayers Have you ever noticed how drivers slow down to examine an accident on the side of the road? Usually the ambulance has already arrived, so it’s not as if we are slowing down to help. …
4 Ways to Build a Life-Giving Relationship
While those in mission or pastoral work are more likely to encounter someone who is ready to receive Christ without having previous contact with them, there are many more situations where believers’ influence in another’s life draws them to saving …
Ever Question God’s Love for you?
Excerpted from Trusting God by Jerry Bridges – It seems the more we come to believe in and accept the sovereignty of God over every event in our lives, the more we are tempted to question His love. We think, “If …
Loved by the Holy Spirit
“God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.” —Romans 5:5 Imagine that the Holy Spirit, in a flight of whimsy, decided to write a job description for His position. (After …
Seeking a Fresh New Format for Woman’s Bible Studies?
Her Name is Woman series by Gien Karssen has been refreshed with a new format and grouped in ways today’s woman can relate: Believers, Learners, Wanderers, Leaders. Through vivid storytelling and deep insights, Gien Karssen unpacks the stories of each …
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