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  • Pencils in the Pew

    Wendy Pope | October 27, 2014

    "Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father." Colossians 3:17 (NAS)

    • Worship
    • Serving Others
    • Contentment
  • The Slavery of Striving

    Angela Parlin | October 24, 2014

    "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." Galatians 5:1 (NIV)

    • Faith
    • Contentment
    • Balancing Life
  • The Crushing Times

    Lysa TerKeurst | October 23, 2014

    "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed." 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 (NIV)

    • Disappointment
    • God's Perspective
    • Forgiveness
    • Balancing Life
    • God's Love
    • Courage
  • Why I Quit Depending on My Own Plans

    Julie K. Gillies | October 22, 2014

    "Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take." Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT)

    • Prayer
  • How God Turns Your Past Into Purpose

    Tracie Miles | October 21, 2014

    "'Return home and tell how much God has done for you.' So the man went away and told all over town how much Jesus had done for him." Luke 8:39 (NIV)

    • Faith
    • God's Perspective
    • Courage
  • My Morning Prayer

    Wendy Blight | October 20, 2014

    "Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed." Mark 1:35 (NIV)

    • Faith
    • God's Perspective
  • You Can't Cram for What Matters Most

    Glynnis Whitwer | October 17, 2014

    "Teach us to number our days carefully so that we may develop wisdom in our hearts." Psalm 90:12 (HCSB)

    • Serving Others
  • The Nearness of God is My Good

    Kara Tippetts | October 16, 2014

    "But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the LORD God my refuge, that I may tell of all your works." Psalm 73:28 (ESV)

    • Perseverance
    • Faith
    • God's Plan
    • Courage
  • When You Get Lost Without Ever Leaving Home

    Alicia Bruxvoort | October 15, 2014

    "But Martha was distracted with much serving ... But the Lord answered her, 'Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.'" Luke 10:40a, 41-42, ESV

    • Marriage
  • Leading Your Kids Through Their Fears

    Lysa TerKeurst | October 14, 2014

    "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." John 8:32 (NIV)

    • Balancing Life
  • My Magnetic Kitchen Island

    Karen Ehman | October 13, 2014

    "Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise — the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased." Hebrews 13:15-16 (NIV)

    • God's Perspective
  • Value Is in the Eye of the Beholder

    Tracie Miles | October 10, 2014

    "Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows." Luke 12:6-7 (NIV)

    • God's Perspective
    • Identity in Christ
  • Family Secrets

    Nancy McGuirk | October 9, 2014

    "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." Psalm 147:3 (NIV)

    • God's Plan
  • The Stranger on the Bench

    Chrystal Evans Hurst | October 8, 2014

    "Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it." Hebrews 13:2 (NIV)

    • Serving Others
  • Dear God, Where Are You?

    Lysa TerKeurst | October 7, 2014

    "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." Psalm 46:1 (NIV)

    • Prayer
  • The Waiting Game

    Leah DiPascal | October 6, 2014

    "The Lord is good to those who wait hopefully and expectantly for Him, to those who seek Him." Lamentations 3:25a (AMP)

    • Prayer
    • Thankfulness
  • What Your Pastor's Wife Needs Most in a Friend

    Amy Carroll | October 3, 2014

    "One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace will have the king for a friend." Proverbs 22:11 (NIV)

    • Serving Others
  • What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do

    Lysa TerKeurst | October 2, 2014

    "Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love." 1 John 4:7-8 (NIV)

    • Balancing Life
  • When Your Best Isn't Good Enough

    Renee Swope | October 1, 2014

    "Keep your mind clear, and be alert. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion as he looks for someone to devour. Be firm in the faith and resist him ..." 1 Peter 5:8-9 (GW)

  • Letting Love be my "Go-To" Outfit

    Lynn Cowell | September 30, 2014

    "So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience ... Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity." Colossians 3:12,14 (NASB)

    • Patience
    • Taming the Tongue
    • Self Control

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