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Grace for the Humble
Grace can be for flushing out the things in your life that the Lord has shown you to be toxic. Read More
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Growing in Holiness
Getting on an exercise program or reading a book on effectiveness—-all these things can be helpful. But have you ever thought about growing in holiness? Read More
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Channels of God's Generosity
Nancy says the church has been called to provide for the poor. But in many cases, the church has given that role up. Read More
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A Faith that Saves
"We all have faith in something, but not all faiths save." That statement was made by a woman dying of cancer. She’ll challenge you to evaluate your faith. Read More
Chapter 1
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Growing in Holiness
Getting on an exercise program or reading a book on effectiveness—-all these things can be helpful. But have you ever thought about growing in holiness? Read More
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Channels of God's Generosity
Nancy says the church has been called to provide for the poor. But in many cases, the church has given that role up. Read More
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Stay Steadfast
God doesn’t just want us to bear fruit, He wants us to bear “much” fruit (John 15:8). Read More
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Count It Joy
Thank God that you can trust Him in all circumstances—and that in everything you can give thanks. Read More
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Joy as You Endure
It’s not just having trials that helps you to endure; it’s responding to those trials with faith and joy. Read More
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Weeds
If the weeds of impurity are growing unchecked, they will choke out holiness. Read More
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Be Honest with Yourself
Thank God for His grace and power to cleanse and revive honest hearts. Read More
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Put It into Practice
God wants to free us from deceiving ourselves. Therefore, He calls us to be doers—to look attentively at His truth. Read More
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Getting the Bible Through You
As you spend time reading and studying God’s Word, think through how you need to respond. Read More
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A Sense of Direction
We’re all directionally challenged when it comes to decision making. We need written instructions, and we have them in God’s Word. Read More
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Doers of the Word
God told Ezekiel the problem with His people was that they “sit in front of you, and hear your words, but they don’t obey them." Read More
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Building Up Your Muscles
Each trial prepares us to go through the next one with greater faith, resolve, and trust. Read More
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A Single Source
Christian gratitude— recognizing and expressing appreciation for the benefits we have received from God and others. Read More
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An Unwelcome Friend
Adversity is an unwelcome friend, but make no mistake, it is our friend. Read More
Chapter 2
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Episode 3: Playing Favorites
Joseph’s family played favorites, and it ended in disaster. Consider how favoritism can cause division in your home and within God’s family. Read More
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A Faith that Saves
"We all have faith in something, but not all faiths save." That statement was made by a woman dying of cancer. She’ll challenge you to evaluate your faith. Read More
Chapter 3
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Untamed or Well-Trained?
Changing our words from evil to good requires time, energy, and commitment. Read More
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Burning Words
Although we may have no intention of hurting others, our words can inflict great damage which can take years to restore. Read More
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What's Below the Surface
Your mouth is like a spiritual barometer. It reveals what’s really going on under the surface. Read More
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Lack of Love
The problem with envy in the Corinthian church and in us today is a lack of love. It all goes back to love. Read More
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Teaching the Word in Fear and Fearlessness
Are you called to teach God's Word to women? Jen Wilkin shows you why you need a healthy fear and a fearlessness as you take on this awesome responsibility. Read More
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Teaching the Word, Day 1
James says not many should become teachers. But in Titus we’re told that older women are to teach younger women. How do you reconcile these two passages? Read More
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Teaching the Word, Day 2
Jen Wilkin will show you how to embrace the need to teach and invest others. And she’ll also show you how to do it with a sense of healthy fear. Read More
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A Steering Mechanism
The Lord will arm you with strength, help turn your tongue in the right direction, and make your way perfect—if you let Him. Read More
Chapter 4
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The Opposite of Brokenness
Our idea of brokenness and God’s idea of brokenness are usually quite different. Read More
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Grace for the Humble
Grace can be for flushing out the things in your life that the Lord has shown you to be toxic. Read More
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Troubled
When those we love choose to walk in worldliness, our souls will be troubled. It will grieve us. Read More
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Humility in Ministry
Are you a humble Christian? Read More
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How to Know God
We can be in relationship with God through His Son, saved and secure in our eternal future yet not dwelling closely with Him here on earth. Read More
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He Wants You Back
If the things you cherish pull you away from God, He will lay them in ruins if it’s necessary. He wants you back. Read More
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A Picture of Grace
Submission is God’s idea. So, if God has this idea, it’s a good thing because His yoke is easy and His burden is light. Read More
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Saying No to Fear and His Buddies
Fear tempts all of us. Karen Loritts says one problem with fear is that it brings buddies. Find out what she means as she speaks candidly about fear. Read More
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Rescued from Bitterness
Is there any cure for bitterness? Karen Loritts knows what it’s like to be hurt. She knows what it’s like to harbor bitterness. Read More
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Temptation and Praise
Has Satan tormented you with fears and doubts? Try praising the Lord, and watch Satan flee. Read More
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When Wants Are Seen as Needs
What happens when you mistake wants for needs? Paul David Tripp says one result is anger. Learn to avoid sinful anger by keeping wants and needs straight. Read More
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When Good Things Become Too Important
You get angry when good things become too important in your life. Paul David Tripp shows you how to avoid sinful anger by helping you examine your heart. Read More
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Walking in Brokenness
When God asks you to surrender something—even something small—in your life, the real issue is not the “what” it is you’re “giving up” but how willing you are. Read More
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For the Humble Heart
God races to the scene when His children humble themselves and acknowledge their need. Read More
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A Resolve to Believe
Karen Loritts had an unexpected crisis of fear. She describes how it affected her spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Read More
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Steps of Humility
If you have a struggle going on in your heart right now, would you wave the white flag of surrender? Read More
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A War of Words
God chooses not to referee every fight between His children. Instead, He warns us to cut off the conflict where it begins—with our words. Read More
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Know God to Hear God
God beckons us to come and commune with Him, and He is available to us through His Word and by His Spirit each and every day. Read More
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Puffed Up
People are drawn toward others who are humble just as God is drawn toward those who are humble. But He resists or stiff-arms the proud. Read More
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Waving the White Flag
Surrender to Christ as Savior and Lord is life changing. Read More
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We Need to Be Broken
In God’s economy, the way up is down. You and I will never meet God in revival until we first meet Him in brokenness. Read More
Chapter 5
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To Tell the Truth
If someone wanders from the truth, it’s the loving thing to go and say, “Let me help restore you.” Read More
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An Odd Couple
The book of James offers us a cluster of odd couples: Confession and prayer; healing and power; one anothers and one person. Read More
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Pray for One Another
Scripture is clear that the children of God are to pray for each other. Read More
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A Compassion That Sees
Sometimes when we interact with difficult people, we only see how they are an obstacle to us. The life of Christ in us lets us see beyond ourselves. Read More
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It’s All Connected
God’s Word nudges us to endure suffering with quiet patience, like a farmer waiting to see evidence of his crop (James 5:8). Read More