Man was created first, and then woman was created from him to be his helper. She wasn’t a helper in the sense of being less valuable than Adam; rather, he needed help—it wasn’t good for him to be alone. On his own, he was missing something in his ability to live out God’s instructions. There would be no good work or future generations without woman. Eve would be a complementary image-bearer with equal value, but as a female, she imaged God in different ways than Adam did. In the original ... [keep reading]
3 powerful prayers you can use to gain victory over stress
Stress is inevitable, but God has given us tools in the Bible to help us deal with daily pressures. Consider these three prayerful antidotes to anxiety from author and evangelist Clayton King. STRESS SOLUTION #1: FOCUS ON WHAT'S RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU When you’re stressed out with busyness and to-do lists, it’s so easy to miss something God may be trying to teach you. One small spiritual discipline that has a big positive impact on your life is learning to ... [keep reading]
Mom, are you forgetting to pray for anyone?
I have noticed that many moms pray often for their children, but they don’t always pray for themselves. And they need to. That’s because an important part of being a good mom is recognizing that you can’t do it well without God’s help. We moms need the Lord to enable us every day to produce the fruit of the Spirit, which is “love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control” (Galatians 5:22-23). Who doesn’t need every bit of that when raising ... [keep reading]
Help your child develop compassion and understanding for kids with disabilities
March is National Disability Awareness Month. In honor of this event, bestselling author Laura Wifler (Risen Motherhood) will be hosting a special live reading of her new children’s book, Like Me, with a Q&A to follow. There will also be drawings for special prizes during the event. You and your little ones are invited to join Laura as she shares the fun and engaging story of a day in the life of a sibling and his disabled brother. Together we’ll learn about compassion, empathy, and the ... [keep reading]
How to Wait on God’s Promise of Growth
You know that saying “bloom where you’re planted?” I like it, but what about the times you feel like you’re just the dormant seed in a hole covered with dirt? Last year, just as I was about to start working on illustrating my next book, I went through a brief season of depression during which I was incapacitated to engage in daily life. Once the Lord brought me out of it and I began to work, He really spoke to me through the imagery of a garden, specifically the image of a seed. A seed ... [keep reading]
Why romance should still be on your reading list
Ah, romance. Those who aren’t interested in story may shrug and say, “I read only nonfiction. You know, serious books.” I always feel sad when I hear that. Because strength and forgiveness and vulnerability and learning about oneself and so many other good things can be found in the world of make believe. And kisses. We can’t forget kisses. Storytellers have an important role in shaping and changing culture. Lori Wick is such an author. She didn’t just write about ... [keep reading]
Are You Still Searching for Your Place in Life?
Some words that we use as a matter of course carry much more weight than we imagine. Place is such a word. In a purely geographical sense, a place is nothing more than a location that can be pinned on your phone’s GPS. In this case you might say, “This is where I am.” In a vocational sense, place can refer to a culture, a role, or a position. When you get a new job in a new company you might find yourself saying things like, “I fit in here,” or “This new opportunity is a good fit for ... [keep reading]
When you mess up, will God welcome you back?
This excerpt from Stories from the Storyteller by Jonathan Evans puts a modern spin on the parable of the prodigal son so that children can better understand that God's unconditional love for us doesn't follow what we typically think of as fair. And aren't we thankful that God doesn't give us what we deserve? Share this this fun story with your children today. *** The entire Evans family, all seven of them, along with Tyson, their trusty dog, were stuffed into their van. Today was a ... [keep reading]
Teach your child to love and understand children with disabilities
As a mother to a child with disabilities, I've experienced firsthand the questions other children have when it comes to disabilities. But I've found that often, children simply need a bit of help to see that a child with disabilities is actually a lot like them—maybe they love candy, birthday parties, or animals, and they want to have fun, have friends, or feel included. And when children recognize this, when they see that they have sameness with someone else, there's a foundation for a ... [keep reading]
How Can We Believe in Something That We Can’t See?
“But, Mommy, I can’t see Him!” I can’t tell you how many times my four-year-old daughter protested this point when we’d have conversations about God. She continued this protest as a five and six-year-old as well. Fair enough. The fact that we can’t physically see or touch God has often felt problematic for adults, too. Leave it to kids to honestly voice their valid questions and concerns as we try to introduce them to the Bible’s story and God himself. My daughter, who I imagine may one day ... [keep reading]
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