Are you ever afraid to spend time with God? Maybe feelings of dread and shame make you want to run and hide. But is that what God has in mind for you? All growing up, my family had devotions together. I dreaded them and hoped my outer childish fidgeting didn’t reveal my squirming heart. These […]
Daily Time

How My Family Memorized Psalm 23 (Video)
Memorize Psalm 23; it’s easier than you think. Here’s how my family did, our plan for memory work, and the hand motions we used for each line. When I was 10 years old, my family visited my grandma over the summer. She had a magnet on her refrigerator with Psalm 23 on it. For some […]

Jumpstart Your Quiet Time with These 4 Mindsets
How’s your Daily Time (Quiet Time) with God going? Not so great? I’ve been there more times than I can count. I never enjoy the spiritual starvation. So today I’d like to share with you what’s helped me connect to God in a fresh way, and next thing I knew, I couldn’t wait to start […]
Biblical Truths

How to Be Strong in the Lord Day by Day
Just like an athlete, you and I need to be strong in the Lord. This is a daily goal. So let’s get some training underway. Apply these 5 ways and make them into habits. A determined athlete aspires to one day be such an excellent contender in his field that he’ll be able to fulfill […]

God Help Me: 10 Verses That Prove God Has Your Back
Whenever you want to pray, “God help me please,” remember these 10 verses that prove He is on your side. God is your helper! My daughter’s hair is almost to her waist. She’s never had it cut, except for when her brother cut a piece off the side a few months ago (I cried). We’ve […]

19 Thanksgiving Bible Verses for Spiritual Warfare
Let’s use these Bible verses about thanksgiving for spiritual warfare. They all have a common theme (besides being thankful to God). Read on to discover what it is! Have you ever been inundated with negative news all day? It seems we don’t have to go far before it hits our ears: the news, someone’s arguing […]
Thriving

Learn Why Being Honest With God Is The Best Way
Learn why being honest with God is the best way to be with Him, and the good that comes from it. Discover how to go deeper in your honesty with God. Guest writer: Debby Osa. Years ago, I found myself in a limbo in my relationship with God. I was going through all the motions […]

How to Use Spiritual Seasons of Life to Get Closer to God
Wondering what spiritual season you’re in with God? Check out these spiritual seasons of life, and how to use them to get closer to God. Do you ever wonder what kind of spiritual season you’re in with your relationship with God? Sometimes it feels like you’re soaking everything up like a sponge…and other times you’re […]

Garden of Gethsemane: Overcome Like Jesus in Your 11th Hour
Inside: Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane is an inspiring example of overcoming in the 11th hour. Learn the two things you need (and the prerequisite for them) to overcome in your 11th hour. One of the best examples of an 11th hour meaning in the Bible is Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, just […]
Daily Time™ Devotional
How to Respond to God’s Voice Like the Shepherds
Learn how to respond to God’s voice in this interactive Daily Time™ Devotional for Advent. We’ll take a cue from the shepherds from the Christmas story and look at three ways. * This is week four from God With You: A Personalized Advent Devotional Read: Luke 2:1-20 God is with you as you go about […]
Difficult Decisions? Like Joseph, God Is with You Too
Just like Joseph, God is with you in difficult decisions. Receive encouragement from this interactive Daily Time™ Devotional for Advent. * This is week three from God With You: A Personalized Advent Devotional Read: Matthew 1:18-25 My two oldest sons are in that stage of life where they’re making difficult decisions about their future. Just […]
Mary’s Faith: 19 Bible Verses on Faith and Believing
Soak in these Bible verses on faith and believing, and learn from Mary’s example of faith in this interactive Daily Time™ Devotional this Advent. * This is week two from God With You: A Personalized Advent Devotional Week 2: Mary’s Faith-Filled Obedience Read: Luke 1:26-56; 2:5-7 Isn’t it scary to step out in faith? One […]