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Empowered Homes Podcast: Books for Personal Growth

Empowered Homes Podcast: Books for Personal Growth

Resources for Personal Growth with God We were asked on social media to share some books for personal growth and ...
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Abide: Freedom

Abide: Freedom

ABIDE Prayer ABIDE are guided prayers that can be used in small groups or as a personal devotional prayer. The ...
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Abide: Hope, Joy and Peace

Abide: Hope, Joy and Peace

ABIDE Prayer ABIDE are guided prayers that can be used in small groups or as a personal devotional prayer. The ...
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Abide: Walk by Faith

Abide: Walk by Faith

ABIDE Prayer ABIDE are guided prayers that can be used in small groups or as ...
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Abide: Satisfied by God's Unfailing Love

Abide: Satisfied by God’s Unfailing Love

ABIDE Prayer ABIDE are guided prayers that can be used in small groups or as ...
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Surrender Control and Go With the Flow

Surrender Control and Go With the Flow

Circumstances and a Need For Control Growing up in poverty was a constant struggle. Circumstances ...
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Abide: Desperate Prayers

Abide: Desperate Prayers

ABIDE Prayer ABIDE are guided prayers that can be used in small groups or as ...
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God, We Need You!

God, We Need You!

ABIDE Prayer: God, We Need You! The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through ...
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4 Signs Your Fast-Paced Life is Killing You

4 Signs Your Fast-Paced Life is Killing You

About a year ago, I hurt my back and had to see my doctor. As ...
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Abide: God's Goodness

Abide: God’s Goodness

ABIDE Prayer ABIDE are guided prayers that can be used in small groups or as ...
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A Daily Prayer

A Daily Prayer

A Daily Prayer Note: Praying the Daily Prayer slowly will help you connect your heart ...
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A Wife's Prayer for Her Husband

A Wife’s Prayer for Her Husband

A Wife's Prayer for Her Husband (Prayer from the “Power of a Praying Wife” by ...
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Abide: Encouragement

Abide: Encouragement

ABIDE Prayer ABIDE are guided prayers that can be used in small groups or as ...
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A Husband's Prayer for His Wife

A Husband’s Prayer for His Wife

A Husband's Prayer for His Wife Heavenly Father,  I am coming before you to pray ...
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Burden Bearer's Prayer

Burden Bearer’s Prayer

A Burden-Bearer's Prayer LORD, I have probably run from bearing burdens as You have called ...
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Abide: Rest

Abide: Rest

ABIDE Prayer ABIDE are guided prayers that can be used in small groups or as ...
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Abide: Kindness

Abide: Kindness

ABIDE Prayer ABIDE are guided prayers that can be used in small groups or as ...
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Abide: Peace in Surrendering

Abide: Peace in Surrendering

ABIDE Prayer ABIDE are guided prayers that can be used in small groups or as ...
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Learning to Float

Learning to Float

Summertime is here! And that means a lot of time spent in the pool. Being ...
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R.E.S.T for Ministry Leaders

R.E.S.T for Ministry Leaders

Juggling Life We live in a time where we somehow balance demanding careers, philanthropic undertakings, ...
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Abide: More Like Jesus

Abide: More Like Jesus

ABIDE Prayer ABIDE are guided prayers that can be used in small groups or as ...
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Men of Kingsland: BBQ with Drew Pittman

Men of Kingsland: BBQ with Drew Pittman

Drew Pittman joins the Men of Kingsland Baptist Church for a night of encouragement. Drew ...
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Abide: Peace in Chaos

Abide: Peace in Chaos

ABIDE Prayer ABIDE are guided prayers that can be used in small groups or as ...
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Abide: Faithfulness

Abide: Faithfulness

ABIDE Prayer ABIDE are guided prayers that can be used in small groups or as ...
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5 Summer Family Activities that Help Build Faith

5 Summer Family Activities that Help Build Faith

The arrival of summer can mean many different things for different families.  Some may set ...
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Abide: The Victorious Spirit of Love

Abide: The Victorious Spirit of Love

ABIDE Prayer ABIDE are guided prayers that can be used in small groups or as ...
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OneHope Session #1: Anchored in God's Hope

OneHope Session #1: Anchored in God’s Hope

Anchored in God's Hope "Is anyone among you suffering?  He should pray.  Is anyone cheerful?  ...
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Abide: Growing in Love

Abide: Growing in Love

ABIDE Prayer ABIDE are guided prayers that can be used in small groups or as ...
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Abide: Growing in Patience and Self-Control

Abide: Growing in Patience and Self-Control

ABIDE Prayer ABIDE are guided prayers that can be used in small groups or as ...
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Caught Looking at Porn

Caught Looking at Porn

Fighting Pornography Addiction  Last year, I was eating lunch with a friend and fellow dad ...
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Abide: Growing the Fruit of Peace

Abide: Growing the Fruit of Peace

ABIDE Prayer ABIDE are guided prayers that can be used in small groups or as ...
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Abide: The Fruit of the Spirit

Abide: The Fruit of the Spirit

ABIDE Prayer ABIDE are guided prayers that can be used in small groups or as ...
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5 Attitude Changes to Improve In-Law Relationships

5 Attitude Changes to Improve In-Law Relationships

From Primary Faith Trainer to In-law When you are a new parent, it feels like ...
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Abide: Believing God

Abide: Believing God

ABIDE Prayer The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, rely on the ...
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10 Questions I Hope God Won't Ask

10 Questions I Hope God Won’t Ask

I often think about heaven － perhaps because I am getting older. And while the ...
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Abide: God, Our Commander in Battle

Abide: God, Our Commander in Battle

ABIDE Prayer The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, rely on the ...
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Abide: Overcoming Fear

Abide: Overcoming Fear

ABIDE Prayer The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, rely on the ...
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How to Approach the Porn Conversation

How to Approach the Porn Conversation

How to Approach the Porn Conversation   Approaching the conversation about porn with your kids can ...
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Podcast: The Freedom Fight: Breaking Free From Pornography

Podcast: The Freedom Fight: Breaking Free From Pornography

In this episode, Bobby gets on the phone to talk to Ted Shimer about his ...
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Abide: A Call to Pray

Abide: A Call to Pray

ABIDE Prayer: The Call to Pray The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through ...
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3 Steps to Finding Validation

3 Steps to Finding Validation

In the heart of every person is an internal desire for validation. I believe that ...
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Abide: Jesus, Our Resurrected King

Abide: Jesus, Our Resurrected King

ABIDE Prayer: Jesus, Our Resurrected King The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through ...
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Entering the Retreat House

Entering the Retreat House

Discipline of Retreat Do you have a favorite place to “get away from it all”? ...
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Podcast: Goal Setting

Podcast: Goal Setting

Bobby and Maggie sit down with Joe Landi to talk about the importance of goal ...
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Abide: Jesus, Our Redeemer

Abide: Jesus, Our Redeemer

ABIDE Prayer: Jesus, Our Redeemer The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
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5 Ways Men Isolate Without Realizing

5 Ways Men Isolate Without Realizing

One of my buddies got me a shirt that said “I like BBQ and maybe ...
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Abide: God Transforms and Makes New

Abide: God Transforms and Makes New

ABIDE Prayer: God Transforms and Makes New The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God ...
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Podcast: Gettin' (un)Busy With Garland Vance

Podcast: Gettin’ (un)Busy With Garland Vance

In this episode, Bobby and Brad get on the phone with Garland Vance to talk ...
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Indicators Your Child May Have a Porn Problem

Indicators Your Child May Have a Porn Problem

Indicators Your Child May Have a Porn Problem Empowered Homes has partnered with The Freedom ...
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Abide: God's Wisdom

Abide: God’s Wisdom

ABIDE Prayer: God's Wisdom The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, rely ...
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The Freedom Fight 30 Day Challenge

The Freedom Fight 30 Day Challenge

A powerful biblically based and scientifically informed program to help you break free from pornography ...
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Family Freedom Prayers

Family Freedom Prayers

ABIDE Prayer: Family Freedom Prayers The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
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3 Truths Every Believer Needs to Carry

3 Truths Every Believer Needs to Carry

Junior high years are known for their bittersweet growing pains. Not only do our bodies ...
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Men Have Emotions Too

Men Have Emotions Too

 One of my favorite movies is The Pursuit of Happyness, featuring Will Smith. The movie ...
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Abide: God's Greatness

Abide: God’s Greatness

ABIDE Prayer: God's Greatness The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, rely ...
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Abide: God Our Salvation

Abide: God Our Salvation

ABIDE Prayer: God Our Salvation The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
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Abide: God's Love

Abide: God’s Love

ABIDE Prayer: God's Love The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, rely ...
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Abide: Jesus Our Anchor

Abide: Jesus Our Anchor

ABIDE Prayer: Jesus, Our Anchor The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
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God's Wondrous Works

God’s Wondrous Works

ABIDE Prayer: God's Wondrous Works The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
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Reach Out, Gather In -Interview with Karen Ehman

Reach Out, Gather In -Interview with Karen Ehman

In this episode, Maggie gets on the phone with Karen Ehman. They talk through her ...
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Reset Our Hope in God

Reset Our Hope in God

ABIDE Prayer: Reset Our Hope in God The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God ...
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Podcast- Chaos Can't: Interview with Allen Arnold

Podcast- Chaos Can’t: Interview with Allen Arnold

In this episode, Bobby chats with author and speaker Allen Arnold. Allen recently wrote a ...
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Resetting Our Hearts on God

Resetting Our Hearts on God

ABIDE Prayer: Resetting Our Hearts on God The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God ...
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Spiritual Reset

Spiritual Reset

ABIDE Prayer: Spiritual Reset The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, rely ...
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When Christmas Looks Different- Podcast

When Christmas Looks Different- Podcast

In this episode, Bobby and Maggie sit down with Susan Sowell to talk about what ...
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The Gift of God’s Love

The Gift of God’s Love

ABIDE Prayer: The Gift of God’s Love The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God ...
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Your Storm Doesn't Have to Sink You: Interview with Patrick Schwenk

Your Storm Doesn’t Have to Sink You: Interview with Patrick Schwenk

In this episode, Bobby gets on the phone with Patrick Schwenk. Patrick and his wife ...
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The Gift of Prayer

The Gift of Prayer

ABIDE Prayer: The Gift of Prayer The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through ...
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advent devotional

Advent Devotional

When using this guide we recommend that you work through the material in this way: ...
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What are you Thankful For? - Podcast

What are you Thankful For? – Podcast

Happy Thanksgiving! What are you thankful for? This past year has been a mess. However, ...
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Deeper into Prayer

Deeper into Prayer

ABIDE Prayer: Deeper into Prayer The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
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eyes on Jesus

Eyes on Jesus

ABIDE Prayer: Eyes on Jesus The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
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podcast

Podcast- Culture and Our Need for Real Connection: Interview with Chip Dodd

Bobby sits down with Chip Dodd. Chip has written  The Voice of the Heart in ...
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Looking Up

Looking Up

ABIDE Prayer: Looking Up The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, rely ...
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Jesus Will Protect Me

Jesus Will Protect Me

One of the core values of our family is gratitude, so we start our day ...
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Gospel Shepherding

Podcast- Gospel Shepherding

Gospel Shepherding is centered on listening to the person's story. Everyone has a story to ...
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God Who Answers Prayer with Wisdom and Power

God Who Answers Prayer with Wisdom and Power

ABIDE Prayer: God Who Answers Prayer with Wisdom and Power The purpose of ABIDE is ...
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The Truth About Loneliness

The Truth About Loneliness

Loneliness is like an uninvited guest that sneaks into our lives as it pleases, isn’t ...
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Podcast- Stop Behaving: Gospel-Centered Devotional for Men

Podcast- Stop Behaving: Gospel-Centered Devotional for Men

This episode has two parts. In Part One, Bobby shares five books that every man ...
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To Bless

A Prayer To Bless

ABIDE Prayer: To Bless The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, rely ...
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God's Songs

God’s Songs

ABIDE Prayer: God's Songs The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, rely ...
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How Do You Spell W.O.R.S.H.I.P.?

Podcast- How Do You Spell W.O.R.S.H.I.P.?

In this episode, Bobby sits down with John Bolin to talk about living a lifestyle ...
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Psalm 3

Psalm 3

ABIDE Prayer: Psalm 3 The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, rely ...
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A New Creation

A New Creation

ABIDE Prayer: A New Creation The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
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Our Minds

Our Minds

ABIDE Prayer: Our Minds The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, rely ...
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Breakthroughs

Breakthroughs

Breakthroughs is a 13-week class that leads to freedom from strongholds (walls) so that we ...
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God's Power

God’s Power

ABIDE Prayer: God's Power The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, rely ...
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Political Unrest

Political Unrest

What happens inside of you when I say the following words: Politics, Republican, Democrat, Trump, ...
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Our Eyes Are On You

Our Eyes Are On You

Have you ever seen one of those tall, wavy, blow up wind dancers? You know, ...
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Set Free

Set Free

ABIDE Prayer: Set Free The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, rely ...
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painful emotion

3 Steps to Help Combat Painful or Negative Emotions

In this morning devotional Lana Rush shares 3 steps to help combat painful or negative  ...
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depression and anxiety

Resources for Depression and Anxiety

Hope for those who suffer from depression and anxiety or parent children or teens who ...
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God Our Strength

God Our Strength

ABIDE Prayer: God Our Strength The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
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Depression and 6 Strategies to Build Resilience

Depression and 6 Strategies to Build Resilience

Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within ...
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Understanding the ABC's of Depression

Understanding the ABC’s of Depression

Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me?  ...
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What Do We Do When Our Hearts Feel Pain?

What Do We Do When Our Hearts Feel Pain?

What do we do when our hearts feel pain? In this teaching session with Susan ...
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Get Back Up

Get Back Up

Last week I got the opportunity to sit down with a dear friend who has ...
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Becoming a King

Becoming a King: The Path to Restoring the Heart of a Man (Podcast)

In this podcast, Bobby sits down with Gil Harris, Men's Ministry Director at Kingsland Baptist ...
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Wisdom

Wisdom

ABIDE Prayer: Wisdom The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, rely on ...
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When God Was Bigger

When God Was Bigger

While rummaging through the attic of my childhood memories, I came across something that both ...
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Finding Sacred Spaces

Finding Sacred Spaces

Sacred space is disappearing — not just for me but for all of us. It ...
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Trouble

Trouble

There are few things that can wear you down or wear you out as quickly ...
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God Our Peace

God Our Peace

ABIDE Prayer: God Our Peace The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
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An R.R.A. is a Relationship Retirement Account.

What’s in Your R.R.A.?

I don’t like the word retirement but know that one day, if I live long ...
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God Our Comforter

God Our Comforter

ABIDE Prayer: God Our Comforter The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
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Humility

Humility

Humility The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, rely on the Spirit ...
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What Are You Practicing?

What Are You Practicing?

Recently the new Ford Bronco was announced, and people are raving over it. Many people ...
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God Our Rescuer

God Our Rescuer

ABIDE Prayer: God Our Rescuer The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
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One Minute of Rest

One Minute of Rest

Take one minute today to rest in God's Word ...
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Praying for Others

Praying for Others

ABIDE Prayer: Praying for Others The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
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worship

Spiritual Disciplines: Worship

What comes to your mind when you think about worship? Worship is so much more ...
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prayer

Spiritual Disciplines: Prayer

Prayer is a special word for the way we communicate with God. We can talk ...
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silence and solitude

Spiritual Disciplines: Silence and Solitude

Can you remember the last time you were in complete silence? We need to free ...
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serving

Spiritual Disciplines: Serving

In Matthew 22:37-40 Jesus commands us to love God and love others. Serving requires leaving ...
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scripture

Spiritual Disciplines: Reading and Studying Scripture

There's no spiritual discipline more important than reading and studying scripture. Why? Because not only ...
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evangelism

Spiritual Disciplines: Evangelism

What is the mission we as believers are called to do in our lives here ...
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faith like a child

Faith Like a Child: What My Daughter Taught Me About Prayer

A few days ago, I went fishing with my daughter. She is my fishing buddy ...
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God's Faithfulness

God’s Faithfulness

ABIDE Prayer: God's Faithfulness The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, rely ...
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Praying Scriptures for Your Son/Daughter

Praying Scriptures for Your Son/Daughter

Parents, as you pray for your son/daughter, you can insert their name into Scripture.  The ...
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Prayer for Freedom From Generational Sin

Prayer for Freedom From Generational Sin

Praying for freedom from generational sins is a significant part of breaking free from strongholds.  ...
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adopted by God

Adopted by God

ABIDE Prayer: Adopted by God The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
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sons and daughters

Podcast – Living Life as Sons and Daughters: Interview With Allen Arnold

This episode was recorded pre-COVID-19. Bobby gets on the phone with Allen Arnold to discuss ...
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Revival

Revival

ABIDE Prayer: Revival The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, rely on ...
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Parables of Jesus Devotional

Parables of Jesus Devotional

Enhance your personal bible study time with this twelve week devotional written by Dr. Steven ...
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racism

What Does the Bible Say About Racism?

Ahmaud Arbery, a twenty-five-year-old African American man, was jogging near his home on February 23, ...
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George Floyd

George Floyd’s Last Breath

George Floyd drew his final breath on Monday, May 25, in the presence of concerned ...
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Freedom From the Fear of Man

Freedom From the Fear of Man

Do you struggle with people pleasing? Do you fear rejection from others? Do you perform ...
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A Conversation About Racial Tensions

A Conversation About Racial Tensions

Ryan Rush sits down with Elmo Johnson and Gil Gray to have a conversation about ...
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Spiritual Battles

Spiritual Battles

ABIDE Prayer: Spiritual Battles The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, rely ...
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Prayer

Prayer

Prayer The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, rely on the Spirit ...
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Good News

Good News

The Gospel, the “Good News”, is a story. It is the greatest story in history ...
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God Is Our Peace

God Is Our Peace

ABIDE Prayer: God Is Our Peace The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through ...
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an honest conversation about anxiety

Podcast- Let’s Talk Anxiety: An Honest Conversation

In this episode, Bobby sits down with Susan Sowell, Curtis Lane and Missy Tuft to ...
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The Power of a Voice

The Power of a Voice

There is something distinctive about a person’s voice.  There are just certain voices that when ...
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Wearing My Mask(s)

Wearing My Mask(s)

Once upon a time, in a world I remember fondly and long to return to, ...
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God's Awe-Inspiring Work

God’s Awe-Inspiring Work

ABIDE Prayer: God's Awe-Inspiring Work The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
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Socially Distanced but Not Alone

Socially Distanced but Not Alone

Maybe you live alone, or have times where you’re the only one in your household ...
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Training Your Child to Have a Quiet Time

Training Your Child to Have a Quiet Time

I grew up in church believing that “good people” went to church on Sundays and ...
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rough edges of suffering, persecution, hardship

Rough Edges

Rough edges — most folks don’t like them. There is something terribly annoying about these ...
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stewardship

A Blessing of Stewardship

According to Dictionary.com, stewardship is managing another’s property, financial affairs or estate.  The responsible overseeing ...
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Podcast: Job Loss, Career Transitioning and Rebounding with Dean Rush

Podcast: Job Loss, Career Transitioning and Rebounding with Dean Rush

In the middle of the COVID-19 crisis, many are career transitioning. The uncertainty of the ...
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The Lord Is Our Shepherd

The Lord Is Our Shepherd

ABIDE Prayer: The Lord Is Our Shepherd The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God ...
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Job Loss, Career Transitioning and Rebounding with Dean Rush

Job Loss, Career Transitioning and Rebounding with Dean Rush

In the middle of the COVID-19 crisis, many have already lost jobs. The uncertainty of ...
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Let Your Hands Drop

Let Your Hands Drop

The words “be still” or “cease striving” mean “let your hands drop” or “let go.” ...
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Podcast: Loss, Faith, and Allowing Pain to Make Room for Joy

Podcast: Loss, Faith, and Allowing Pain to Make Room for Joy

In this two-part episode, Bobby talks with his long time friends, Matt and Tara Jarvis ...
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God Leads Us

God Leads Us

ABIDE Prayer: God Leads Us The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
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6 Keys to Margin in Your Life

6 Keys to Margin in Your Life

There has never been a day where we are more bombarded with tools, programs, planners, ...
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7 Worship Commands That Should Unite Generations

7 Worship Commands That Should Unite Generations

Psalm 145 is arguably the greatest call of God’s people to unite in multigenerational praise ...
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Grow at Home

Grow at Home

Friends, How are you doing personally? How are you growing during this time? We want ...
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Loving Our Neighbors

Loving Our Neighbors

ABIDE Prayer: Loving Our Neighbors The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
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How To Lead Your Wife Through Miscarriage

How To Lead Your Wife Through Miscarriage

If you are reading this article, there is high certainty you are walking through a ...
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Moving Forward Within Your Walls

Moving Forward Within Your Walls

Four Things My Disability Has Taught Me About Staying Positive with Limited Mobility  “I want ...
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Praying Psalm 16

Praying Psalm 16

ABIDE: Praying Psalm 16 The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, rely ...
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God Loves You

God Loves You

ABIDE Prayer: God Loves You The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
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Losing a Loved One

Losing a Loved One

Losing a loved one can feel like you are all alone in this, and your ...
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A Breakthrough Prayer

A Breakthrough Prayer

I want to share a quick story about prayer in my life. About a year ...
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2 Week Survival Kit

2 Week Survival Kit

Supplies Needed for Your 2 Week Survival Kit: This guide (download a copy below) Your ...
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Hearing the Voice of God During a Loss

Hearing the Voice of God During a Loss

During this pandemic, we are all going through an experience that is impacting our lives ...
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Give Yourself Grace

Give Yourself Grace

Over the last few months I realized I am really bad at giving myself grace ...
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What Will I Keep?

What Will I Keep?

“What will I keep?” I’m finding myself asking that question often during this season. My ...
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Walking Through Grief

Walking Through Grief

There are a variety of losses that we experience in life. Grief is simply a ...
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Easter Resources Collection

Easter Resources Collection

Family resources designed to help you connect church and home this Easter ...
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Recursos en español

Recursos en español

Recursos en español ...
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Find New Ways To Grow

Find New Ways To Grow

The Coronavirus has punched the planet in the gut. Initially a regional concern, it did ...
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Ten EDC Prayers For When You Feel Overwhelmed

Ten EDC Prayers For When You Feel Overwhelmed

What is an Every Day Carry prayer? EDC, for those of you not familiar with ...
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God Is Near

God Is Near

ABIDE Prayer: God Is Near The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
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Walking with God: A Social Distancing Strategy

Walking with God: A Social Distancing Strategy

Social distancing is terminology we have all become familiar with. It is a necessary strategy ...
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Hearing God Amidst Fearful Events

Hearing God Amidst Fearful Events

We live in stressful and scary times. We are all currently impacted by a worldwide ...
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Podcast: Interview with Jim Denison / Coronavirus, Culture and Christianity

Podcast: Interview with Jim Denison / Coronavirus, Culture and Christianity

In this episode, Pastor Ryan Rush is on a video conference with Dr. Jim Denison ...
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Experience Freedom From Fear

Experience Freedom From Fear

In response to the current events happening due to COVID-19, Pastor Ryan Rush and Family ...
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A Conversation with Dr. Jim Denison

A Conversation with Dr. Jim Denison

Our senior pastor Ryan Rush sat down with Dr. Jim Denison, author, pastor and CVO ...
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How To Develop Fearless Trust in Uncertain Times

How To Develop Fearless Trust in Uncertain Times

I want to trust God fearlessly in the face of these uncertain times. Yet more and more ...
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Freedom From Fear

Freedom From Fear

God is with us and His goodness and faithful love pursues us! However, fear robs ...
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Faith, Not Fear

Faith, Not Fear

ABIDE Prayer: Faith, Not Fear The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
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Men: Experience Your True Identity

Men: Experience Your True Identity

Do you ever feel stuck in life? Do you feel restless, struggling to find meaning ...
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Podcast: What Is Discipleship?

Podcast: What Is Discipleship?

On this episode, we are going to be talking about discipleship and what it means ...
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Prayer for Salvation

Prayer for Salvation

The Bible (Scripture) tells us, “For God loved the world in this way: He gave ...
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Teaching Session: Men-Experience Your True Identity

Teaching Session: Men-Experience Your True Identity

Men - Have you ever felt stuck in your life? Or maybe you struggle with ...
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God Is Mighty

God Is Mighty

ABIDE Prayer: God Is Mighty The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
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The Joy of the Lord Is Our Strength

The Joy of the Lord Is Our Strength

ABIDE Prayer: The Joy of the Lord Is Our Strength The purpose of ABIDE is ...
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God Is Love

God Is Love

ABIDE Prayer: God Is Love The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
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Praying for Revival

Praying for Revival

ABIDE Prayer: Praying for Revival The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
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Praying for the Brokenhearted

Praying for the Brokenhearted

ABIDE Prayer: Praying for the Brokenhearted The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through ...
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Invitation to Rest

Invitation to Rest

ABIDE Prayer: Invitation to Rest The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
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To Tell the Truth

To Tell the Truth

When I was a kid, one of my favorite shows was “To Tell the Truth”. This ...
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A Cheap Christianity

A Cheap Christianity

The childhood story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears is, among other things, a story ...
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God Is Our Strength

God Is Our Strength

ABIDE Prayer: God Is Our Strength The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through ...
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God Is Our Hope

God Is Our Hope

ABIDE Prayer: God Is Our Hope The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through ...
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Why We Must Remember

Why We Must Remember

Ever since I was little, I’ve kept pieces of paper, dried flowers and leaves, tickets, ...
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Podcast: Studying the Bible

Podcast: Studying the Bible

In this episode, Dr. Steve Jones challenges us with the spiritual discipline of studying the ...
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Speed of Life: Is Your Family Going Too Fast?

Speed of Life: Is Your Family Going Too Fast?

I love books, especially books on leadership.  One of the best ones I have read ...
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God Is Able

God Is Able

ABIDE Prayer: God is Able! The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
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Prayer for Sexual Healing

Prayer for Sexual Healing

If you have experienced the trauma of sexual abuse, there is hope for you.  Jesus ...
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Prayer for Prodigals

Prayer for Prodigals

Lord, you are my refuge, my stronghold and my deliverer. You are my God in ...
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Prayer for Sanctity of Life

Prayer for Sanctity of Life

Father, thank you for the gift of life.  Thank you for creating me in your ...
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Prayer to Receive Rest

Prayer to Receive Rest

“Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give ...
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Prayer for the Wilderness

Prayer for the Wilderness

We all walk through wilderness seasons, those spiritually dry places where God teaches us to ...
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5 Questions to Re-Focus Your Daily Devotion

5 Questions to Re-Focus Your Daily Devotion

For many of us, our daily devotion can hit certain “dry spots.”  These are times ...
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Jesus: Our One Thing

Jesus: Our One Thing

ABIDE Prayer: Jesus—Our One Thing! The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
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Understanding Who You Are

Understanding Who You Are

At the heart of every young man is a question he is seeking to answer ...
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Freedom from Soul Ties

Freedom from Soul Ties

The following prayer is extremely helpful to pray for healing and freedom from any type ...
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Prayer for Our Marriage

Prayer for Our Marriage

PRAYER FOR OUR MARRIAGE Lord, I commit our marriage to you.  Forgive me for not ...
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Cleansing Prayer

Cleansing Prayer

It is wise to use this cleansing prayer after ministering to someone (praying with them, ...
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14 Day Challenge For Men

14 Day Challenge For Men

Men, this is your challenge. Are you willing to examine your heart and live out ...
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Healing and Freedom Prayers

Healing and Freedom Prayers

Find a quiet place with the purpose of seeking God’s healing and freedom.   Begin your ...
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God’s Love: More Than a Wedding Verse

God’s Love: More Than a Wedding Verse

“Love is patient, love is kind. Love does not envy, is not boastful, is not ...
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Jesus’ Invitation

Jesus’ Invitation

ABIDE Prayer: Jesus’ Invitation The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, rely ...
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God is Our Rock, Salvation and Stronghold

God is Our Rock, Salvation and Stronghold

ABIDE Prayer: God is Our Rock, Salvation and Stronghold The purpose of ABIDE is to ...
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Freedom Devotional

Freedom Devotional

“You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32 These ...
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When God Doesn't Prevent the Fire

When God Doesn’t Prevent the Fire

On the way to school my inquisitive boy wants to know about fire hydrants. I ...
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Podcast: Personal Clarity

Podcast: Personal Clarity

At our Empowered Homes Conference, we Interviewed Will Mancini to talk about his new book ...
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God is Faithful

God is Faithful

ABIDE Prayer: God is Faithful The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
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Philippians Bible Study Guide

Philippians Bible Study Guide

Enhance your personal bible study time with this eight week study guide written by Dr ...
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Choosing Thankfulness

Choosing Thankfulness

ABIDE Prayer: Choosing Thankfulness The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, rely ...
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A Thankful Heart Is a Protected Heart

A Thankful Heart Is a Protected Heart

We just might be making ourselves sick... with too much of ourselves. I scribble a ...
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The Importance of Downtime

The Importance of Downtime

Downtime. In the midst of today's busy schedules, it often gets overlooked, but it's an ...
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Breaking the Cycle of Shame in Our Families

Breaking the Cycle of Shame in Our Families

“Shame that is not transformed is transferred.” Brennan Manning For years I listened to the ...
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Truth Treasures

Truth Treasures

God's word is full of truth, His truth. One of the best ways for us ...
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40 Days of Prayer

40 Days of Prayer

Prayer is all about our relationship with God. God's plan and desire is for us ...
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You're Worth More Than You Think

You’re Worth More Than You Think

Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall ...
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The Spiritual Practice of Quieting Our Hearts

The Spiritual Practice of Quieting Our Hearts

Quiet is something the soul craves and the mind rejects. When my life lacks quiet, it ...
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The War of Awe

The War of Awe

A theme of conflict pulses through the book of Daniel. War, opposition, power struggle. Kingdom ...
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Labor in Love, Not Fear

Labor in Love, Not Fear

This morning I’m out of sorts, exhausted though I slept in. I’ve been working a ...
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Don't Live a Lie

Don’t Live a Lie

Our power was out for several hours the other night, and the crew didn’t leave ...
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Consider Him Faithful

Consider Him Faithful

In the stillness, God whispers promise: I am making all things new. It can sound too ...
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God Is Working in Us

God Is Working in Us

ABIDE Prayer: God Is Working in Us The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God ...
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What Does It Mean to Be a Follower of Jesus?

What Does It Mean to Be a Follower of Jesus?

What does discipleship look like? This can spark so many conversations and lead you into ...
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The Truth About Our Neediness

The Truth About Our Neediness

I inch up to the white line and stare blankly at the red light ahead ...
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4 Reasons Why You Should Organize Your Time

4 Reasons Why You Should Organize Your Time

For the last few years at our Vacation Bible School, we have held a “Power ...
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In a World of Influencers, Be an Andrew

In a World of Influencers, Be an Andrew

You probably know him as a disciple of Jesus, one of the twelve. He’s not ...
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God is Loving

God is Loving

ABIDE Prayer: God is Loving! The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, ...
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Destined for Hard Times

Destined for Hard Times

Nothing prepared me for this. I mean nothing. I had seen flat, two-dimensional pictures, sure ...
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The Myth of Balance

The Myth of Balance

Have you ever watched the TV series Myth Busters? It is about a couple of ...
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Identity in Christ: Download Card

Identity in Christ: Download Card

When we are walking with Jesus, the enemy wants to do everything he can to ...
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Mother's Day Prayer

Mother’s Day Prayer

Lord, thank you for every woman you created. Thank you for the blessing they are ...
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Hope for Couples Facing Infertility

Hope for Couples Facing Infertility

On our seventh anniversary, we piled into exam room #2 to listen to our baby’s ...
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Coping with the Pain of Miscarriage

Coping with the Pain of Miscarriage

Ten years ago, I sat on my back porch as my husband and my dad ...
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The Secret to Making Decisions Without Regret

The Secret to Making Decisions Without Regret

I assign more weight to decisions than necessary. Some of that comes from remnants of ...
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Jesus Is...

Jesus Is…

ABIDE Prayer: Jesus Is... The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through prayer, rely ...
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Christmas Is the Gospel

Christmas Is the Gospel

ABIDE Prayer: Christmas Is the Gospel The purpose of ABIDE is to seek God through ...
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Jesus Came For Us

Jesus Came For Us

Lord, thank you for giving up everything to come and rescue us.  ...
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Christmas Reading Plan Bookmark

Christmas Reading Plan Bookmark

Use this bookmark with daily scripture readings to stay immersed in the Word of God ...
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Stop Trying to Have a Perfect Christmas

Stop Trying to Have a Perfect Christmas

The way we celebrate Christmas reveals a great deal about us. Our society is celebrating ...
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