Encouragement

Women of Age

Jesus is praying for your husband, and He invites you to join Him! Recall an image of Jesus you’ve likely seen on His knees, praying. Imagine leaning in to listen to what He is praying and hearing Him speak your husband’s name. Experience Jesus’ heart for your husband as you claim Bible promises for his future, intercede for his spiritual growth and witness, and declare his freedom and passion to love the Lord.

Praying for My Husband

If speaking up in the face of uncertainty terrifies you, this plan’s for you! Let Caleb’s example and good report encourage you to proclaim God’s Word in intimidating situations. Confident of God’s power, Caleb, in Numbers 13:30, MSG exclaimed, “Let’s go up and take the land – now. We can do it.” Part of walking by faith is speaking faith-filled words. Use Your Words and take your place!

Use Your Words!

This five-day reading plan, adapted from content within FCA Magazine, focuses upon “devotion” and the impact diving deeper into our devotion to the Lord can make in our lives–both in and out of competition. 

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Devotion: An FCA Devotional For Competitors

Following Zerubbabel and Ezra, Nehemiah’s rebuilding of the city wall in Jerusalem is the last part of the trio. These leaders helped the Jews withstand all opposition and restore their identity as a nation. The two volumes of Ezra-Nehemiah send a strong message to us: God is faithful to the covenant with His people. We might go astray, but God will always bring us back to the Promised Land.

Through the Bible: Nehemiah

In this 14-day devotional, Crossway is partnering with Paul David Tripp to lead you toward becoming the parent God wants you to be. Each daily devotion features a specific parenting principle that can radically change your family. You will learn about calling, grace, law, inability, identity, process, lost, authority, foolishness, character, false gods, control, rest, and mercy. Our hope is that you discover, embrace, and live out the joy of biblical parenting in your home.

Parenting: The 14 Gospel Principles

Aundi Kolber, a licensed therapist and author of "Try Softer," will help you learn how to practice gentleness and attentiveness toward yourself in the way God is kind to you. Join Aundi and start to grow in self-compassion and quiet your inner critic. While trying softer won’t be perfect or easy, it will be worth it—because this is what we were made for: a living, feeling, connected, beautiful life.

Practicing Compassion When the Critic Won't Quit

When your life is out of alignment with God’s Word, you will almost certainly experience painful consequences. Many have struggled with their health, lost jobs, and relationships, and found themselves feeling distant from God because of addictions. Whether a serious addiction like drugs or pornography or a lesser addiction, like food or entertainment, addictions disrupt our lives. Let best-selling author Tony Evans show you the way to freedom.

A U-Turn From Addiction

It's easy to see Christmas as bright lights and glittering gifts. But seasonal joys don't sustain the soul like Scripture's message of Immanuel—God with us. In this 25-day Advent reading plan, the Briscoes encourage you to consider the true joy of Christmas. With heartwarming stories, inspirational verse, and biblical teaching, they cut through distractions to the real miracle of Christmas: God with us; Immanuel in the manger.