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As we encourage our children to take their concerns to God, we know they may be confused or discouraged when He doesn’t seem to answer. With excerpts from the book Flashlight Night, explore this dilemma from a kid’s perspective, helping your child see that, however things may appear, God hears and cares about every prayer.

At Christmas, we remember how God brings peace and joy to the world. The first Christmas was challenging for a young Jewish girl named Mary. God asked her to do something that seemed hard—to give birth to a baby who would become the Savior of the world. Are you ready to say yes to God this season?

The first of Paul’s three “pastoral epistles,” 1 Timothy focuses on the church as a “pillar and buttress of the truth” (1 Timothy 3:15). In the letter, Paul commands Timothy to “guard the deposit” (1 Timothy 6:20) by combatting false teachers, protecting the flock of Christ, and structuring the church well. 1 Timothy shows us the incredible privilege of being in God’s church and the high calling of leading it.

When life is tough and throws its challenges at us, what do we do? Do we run and scamper from pillar to post, not knowing what to do or to whom to turn? Jehoshaphat had his Emergency Drill in place. Here is a seven-day plan that encourages you to put yours in place, and live a life that is led by Him, who disciplines us from a place of love.

These seven daily devotions are based on the book The Flirtation Experiment: Putting Magic, Mystery, and Spark into Your Everyday Marriage by Lisa Jacobson and Phylicia Masonheimer. Longing for our husbands’ romantic attention isn’t only permitted in the Word; it’s applauded by the One who created every starry night!

What did the shepherds experience that silent night? And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased.' We often feel peace as something passive. Yet that peace was declared in might by the heavenly army. Is there such an aggressive peace?

This 5-day devotional includes five encouraging stories inspired by the book So God Made a Mother to connect women on the motherhood journey—and to help you discover the mom you’re created to be. God needs someone with a heart tender enough to rock babies in the still of the night but strong enough to let them spread their wings and fly.

Countdown to Christmas Day by poring over the miraculous events surrounding the birth of Christ, one piece of the Nativity at a time. Beginning with the prophecies from the Old Testament to the promises God fulfilled, each piece played an important role in the night that changed eternity. Each day includes a devotional, scripture reading, and artwork from Casey Hilty’s Nativity Garland Christmas countdown cards available online.

Wouldn't it be nice to have a prayer in your pocket that helps in an immediate need? This plan takes you through seven common feelings that are resolved by meditating and praying God's Word back to Him. You can stick these simple prayers in your pocket and pray them any time of the day or night. They are short, sweet, and will encourage you.

Remember when you were falling in love with your spouse? You would go out for dinner, the movies, and walks. You would date! Then it seems like we get married and dating goes out the window! Based on Ultimate Date Night by Jay and Laura Laffoon, this plan will spark new energy and help you continue to date your spouse even after marriage, kids, and the chaos of life.

God, as the Author of love, has provided answers for those pursuing successful relationships. Living in the reality of an extraordinary marriage is not only possible today, but fully within the grasp of anyone willing to live a life surrendered to Jesus Christ. Inspired by EXTRAORDINARY, a film created by Liberty University, this 5-day study addresses the challenges facing marriages today while also offering hope and healing through the truth of God’s Word. See EXTRAORDINARY, a special one-night event in theaters Thursday, September 7 ONLY.

Inspired by Christmas songs from popular Christian artists like Mandisa, TobyMac, Colton Dixon, Kari Jobe, and Hillsong, this 14 day devotional will show you how Christ’s love is woven into every one of your favorite holiday tunes - from the obvious "Silent Night" to the light-hearted "Jingle Bells". Join the artists of Capitol Christian Music Group in enjoying the season and celebrating the birth of our loving Savior!

Is that question keeping you up at night when it seems the rest of your world is designed for a party of two? In this 7-day devotional reading plan based on his book, Single. Dating. Engaged. Married, Ben Stuart challenges you to not focus on the downside of singleness, but instead embrace this unique time in your life for all the power it can hold to fulfilling God’s purpose in your life. Ben is the pastor of Passion City Church, Washington, DC, and former executive director of Breakaway Ministries, a weekly Bible study attended by thousands of college students on the campus of Texas A&M.

How do you keep your hope anchored in Christ in the face of so much suffering and injustice in the world? One of our former aid workers shares three testimonies of how God lifted the darkness in three different circumstances while she was serving the most vulnerable on the frontlines. **The photos used for these devotionals are from Medair locations not associated with the stories. **

What mountain are you facing today? Maybe anxiety looms in front of you or doubt is casting a dark shadow. But mountains are merely molehills to the Mountain Mover. As we’ll explore in this week’s devotional, you do not need to fear any mountain in life. The Word of God offers encouragement and practical tools to conquer even the most insurmountable challenge. With God on your side, you are invincible!

When the Bible is confusing, Through the Word explains it--with clear and concise audio guides for every chapter. Here in Numbers, the Israelites find themselves in the vast, dry desert, waiting for God to lead them into the Promised Land. But first they must learn some crucial lessons on how to live, how to trust, and how to follow the invisible God. Kris Langham leads you through chapters 1-13.