Written by Robert Kellemen

Are those who have faith in God’s goodness supposed to grieve? Bob Kellemen reminds us that the Bible is both painfully honest and eternally encouraging about o...

Written by William P. Smith

Does God truly love you? Are you really saved? You fear that sin and suffering have a stronger hold on you than God does—but God is not threatened by your fear...

Written by Liz Edrington

Have you ever stood in front of an ocean wave, put your hand out in front of you, and said, "Stop, wave!"? That would be ridiculous! . . . But have you ever...

Written by Jenilyn Swett

Singleness is not a problem or a waiting period—it’s a place where many of us live, and it offers unique blessings, challenges, and opportunities. Writing as a fe...

Abiding in God's Presence

Written by Stephanie O. Hubach

Where is God in your journey of parenting a child with disabilities? Everywhere! Although parenting a child with exceptiona...

Written by Megan Hill

Do you dread being forced to wait? Does a summons to patience sound like a call to bitter endurance? It’s not. This neglected virtue is the powerful and diligent pra...

Written by John Crotts

How do we persevere in hard times? When platitudes and “positive thinking” fail us, God gives us lasting hope through his Word. This sustaining certainty is based n...

Taking Refuge in Christ

Written by Ellen Mary Dykas

Does your happiness depend on someone else’s affection and presence in your life? Are your thoughts consumed by another person? ...

Healing and Moving Forward

Written by Lauren Whitman

Do you live with regret? Have others sinned terribly against you? If it has been hard for you to recover from events in your pa...

Written by Deepak Reju

Is there any hope for men and women in the “voluntary slavery” of pornography addiction? Deepak Reju shows that this worship problem can be fought only with a great...

Written by Jim Newheiser 

Do you have money troubles? Often the underlying issue is not money but the promise of security, possessions, and pleasure that it brings. To lay a strong founda...

Written by Steve Hoppe

How we communicate with one another matters—especially in a marriage. The Bible reminds us to use words that build up our spouses, not tear them down. Whether your ...

Written by Zach Schlegel

Fishing for compliments, overcommitting (or never committing), keeping people at a distance . . . when we fear other people more than we fear God, we become anxio...

Written by Mike McKinley

Have your wedding plans crowded out the spiritual significance of your marital union? God created marriage as a picture that demonstrates his love and character—b...

Written by Elyse Fitzpatrick 

Christians who struggle with doubt feel deep discouragement—but they should not feel alone. Elyse Fitzpatrick takes a look at famous Bible characters who dou...

Written by Megan Hill

Discontent easily arises when our desires aren’t met and our plans don’t come true—but this is a dangerous path that drives us away from God. While the world insists...

Written by Esther Smith 

Is chronic illness taking over your heart as much as your body? Physical symptoms and limitations change all aspects of life, leading to losses and to unique chal...

Written by Paul Tautges

Whether you experience nagging worry or debilitating panic, God’s Word offers hope and help. In this 31-day devotional, pastor and biblical counselor Paul Tautges ...

Written by Robert D. Jones

Anger is arguably the most common problematic emotion we feel. It permeates our lives and hurts our most intimate relationships. Fortunately, Scripture has much...

Pursuing Restoration

Written by Michael Scott Gembola

You have been unfaithful, and you want help—but moving forward is complicated. Professional counselor Michael Gembola prov...

Changing for Good

Written by David R. Dunham

It begins with a choice . . . but soon that choice overpowers and traps you. You both love and hate your habit, and it begins to define...