Sunday Stills
“The only faith that wears well . . . is that which is woven of conviction.” -James Russel Lowell, American poet, critic, essayist, editor, and diplomat **Photo courtesy of here The post Sunday...
View ArticleHow My Faith Has Changed Since The Organic God
Over the last year, my friends at Zondervan have been hard at work taking the hardback version of The Organic God and bringing it to paperback. Since the book’s release in 2007, more than 50,000...
View ArticleYou’re Invited to a Life of Faith
Growing up, I remember strangers coming up to me and saying, “Oh, you’re Marjane’s daughter” or “You’re Bill Feinberg’s daughter.” One day, when I was around 10 or 11, I remember someone approaching...
View ArticleCould Lack of Sleep Be Ruining Faith?
As I've been proofing Wonderstruck: Awaken to the Nearness of God (from Worthy Publishing and Lifeway) book and working on the accompanying Bible study, I've found myself welling up with tears and...
View ArticleHow to Live in the Present
If only I can get through this season of life. I just can’t wait until graduation... finances are in order… live becomes easier. Counting down the days until vacation. I wish I had a spouse… a child…...
View ArticleDoes God Care Who Wins the Super Bowl?
The Seattle Seahawks take on the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XLVIII this Sunday. Does God really care who wins the big game? Most people do. More than 50% of people believe God plays a role in...
View ArticleThe Secret to Reigniting Your Faith
Over the years, I’ve discovered a secret to reigniting your faith—even when it seems impossible: Apart from the wonder of God, passion for him and his Word fades. But with a renewed sense of wonder,...
View ArticleHere’s a Truth that Will Remind You Growing Older is A Gift
Sometimes it feels like the speed of change is surpassing the speed of sound. The explosion of change in technology, communication, and the world is booming all around. In the midst of the noise, I...
View Article10 Best Ways to Save on Your Next Trip to Disney
A friend of mine who pastors a church in California wanted to take his daughters on a trip to Disneyland. But quickly realized that just one day at the Disney parks quickly adds up. I asked my friend,...
View ArticleThe Secret to a Vibrant Prayer Life (Only 7 Days until the Summer Bible Study!)
Have you ever prayed for someone’s heart to be softened? Maybe their heart was hardened against the church, against religion, against a workplace, against a situation, or maybe even against you. The...
View ArticleIf You Only Ask God One Thing Today, This Should Be It
Do you know what all of these have in common? Barmbrack. Challah. Mantou. They are all different types of bread. Barmbrack is a traditional Irish bread made with raisins. Various objects are baked...
View ArticleHow Maya Angelou’s Class Changed My Life
Some speakers own the room. Maya Angelou owned the campus. Nearing the end of college at Wake Forest University, I hadn’t taken a class from the famed writer and Poet Laureate, Maya Angelou. I heard...
View ArticleIf You’re Facing a Crisis, You’ll Understand Why This is So Important
You may be facing a situation in your life right now where you desperately need to hear from God. An unexpected death in the family. A broken friendship. Infertility. Loneliness. Crippling debt. God’s...
View ArticleAn Invitation You Cannot Afford to Miss
When Great Britain’s Prince William married Kate Middleton, the wedding attracted international media attention, with more than two billion people from around the world tuning in to watch the...
View ArticleHow to Find Prayer Again (or realize God has already found you)
Let me introduce you to my friend, Micha. Micha (pronounced "MY-cah") Boyett is a blogger, writer, and sometimes poet. She shares her story of rediscovering the simplicity of prayer in her recently...
View Article3 Words Guaranteed to Breathe Life and Hope into You Today
There are three words you probably need to hear from God today. No matter what circumstance you’re facing, these three words can breathe life, imbibe hope, and infuse joy: I. Love. You. Those three...
View ArticleThis Story Will Give You Goosebumps (The Good Kind)
Did you know that God has words to speak to you? Today. Now. Right smack-dab in the middle of whatever you’re going through. Words that will bring life and light and freedom and joy. Words that will...
View ArticleHow To Pray When You’re Too Stressed To Know How
Let me introduce you to my friend, Bonnie. Bonnie Gray is author of Finding Spiritual Whitespace, garnering starred review praise from Publisher's Weekly, as one of the Top 6 notable new religion...
View ArticleSitting in a Waiting Room? You’re Not Alone.
How long, God? How many times have you asked that question recently? How long do I have to wait for… Children Relief from the pain A spouse The lawsuit to be finalized A college degree The test...
View ArticleGod May Answer Your Prayer in Surprising Ways. Here’s Why:
You may be living in-between. That time of waiting for what’s next, but not knowing when and if it will come. In-between jobs. In-between relationships. In-between places to live. In-between...
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