It’s easy to look for freedom in all the wrong places. In fact, when people today define “freedom,” it’s often a declaration of their individual autonomy—an announcement they’re not bound by legal, religious, or moral constraints. In John 8:31–32, Jesus had something different in mind: “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples,” he said, “and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
Read MoreUnless you’re holding an armful of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle action figures, The Really Radical Book for Kids will almost certainly be the most radical thing in your house. Here are the six things I love about this book that make it a must-have for parents of elementary/middle school aged kids.
Read MoreBible storying is a great tool for helping your family learn the big truths of the Bible together. Learn how a few minutes in the car or at the breakfast table can help them (and you!) keep the Bible on their mind and in their hearts all day long.
Read MoreLuther’s joy over Christmas rested in his conviction that this holiday uniquely demonstrates God’s extravagant love and radical grace.
Read MoreThe renewal and purification of these traditions—the way in which they have been changed to highlight God’s glory—makes them all-the-more-beautiful pictures of redemption. They are now means through which we can honor God.
Read MoreDoes your local church or family have a devotional path that you walk each Advent season? If not, take advantage of this holiday season to build new discipleship habits. Here’s a list of resources that can help.
Read MoreWhen the children of Israel were afraid and discouraged, they’d shrink back from what God had commanded them to do. But over and over again, God commands his people to trust him and be brave.
Read MoreWhat the psalmist is telling us is that our Lord’s greatness is so deep that we can throw out that sounding line. We can try to measure him with human understanding, and we may even have a true understanding of who he is and what he’s done for us, but we can never get all the way to the bottom of God.
Read MoreThe truth is that we all need friends like Buzz Lightyear. We need friends who will point beyond themselves to the truest friend and help us value him more than the fleeting promises of this life.
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