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Maturing in God — What It Means to Grow in Christ

Sometimes in church or Christian circles, people focus on the moment of conversion as if it’s a sort of end point. Yes, the moment of accepting the gift of love ...

A Word to the Church

If we really believe the good news is to heal the heartbroken, announce freedom to all captives, [and] pardon all prisoners — Isaiah 61:1 The Message, those of us in ...

Prayer: What Does It Mean to Pray Without Ceasing?

Pray without ceasing. — 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing… Really? Pray without ceasing? What do those three, simple, profound words mean? It can’t mean to never stop speaking to ...

Jesus Followers: Our Worship

From Rachel-Ruth’s Heart I remember many other occasions when Tai Tai, my grandmother, set a limit to my complaints. She would certainly listen and had enormous compassion and wisdom. But ...

The Power of Praying In Jesus' Name, Amen

IT troubles you, fatigues you, shames you. IT is the disease you can’t heal, the job you can’t stomach, the marriage you can’t fix, the rage you can’t tame. IT ...

Prayers for Peace and Protection

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it ...

Jehoshaphat, Isaiah, and Job: Prayers for a Time Such As This

For we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You. — 2 Chronicles ...

Bible Studies for Beginners: Read, Listen, Watch… Just Get into the Bible!

There are so many wonderful ways to start to study the Bible. It’s not meant to be a mystery, but a love story from God to us, His people, His ...

The Prayer of Jesus

For Yours is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. — Matthew 6:13 NKJV I’ll never forget when my understanding of prayer changed forever. I was a sophomore ...

Blessed Are the Desperate

Do not be like your ancestors, to whom the earlier prophets proclaimed: This is what the LORD Almighty says: ‘Turn from your evil ways and your evil practices.’ But they ...

Beautiful Word: Romans

The Most Powerful Lens Opening Group Activity (10–15 MINUTES) What you’ll need: Sheet of blank paper for each person Pens, markers, and/or watercolors Use the paper and drawing/writing tools to ...

Forgive, Let It Go, and Get Unstuck

A huge part of changing your mindset is learning to forgive and let go. If you have been through something in your personal life that is making unforgiveness and bitterness ...

A Prayer for Moms

Compassionate Lord Jesus, I ask You to use these devotions to bless and help mothers — strengthening, encouraging, and comforting them as they go about their daily lives. Remind them ...

The Beginning of Restoration

Editor’s note: Our pasts and our hurts shape us, don’t they? Many of us aren’t strangers to trauma. Kobe Campbell shares with us trauma-informed and Jesus-centered approaches to recover from ...

Confidence in Your Calling

Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble. — 2 Peter 1:10 Now faith ...

Dear Graduate

Editor’s Note: It’s almost graduation season and you’re going to need a gift for the graduates in your life! We want to celebrate our graduates from all levels of schooling… ...

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Will you be remembered as a Jesus Follower?

Will you be remembered as a Jesus Follower?

Join Anne and her daughter Rachel-Ruth for the Jesus Followers Online Bible Study and discover four practical ways to ignite faith in the next generation and build a legacy that lasts forever - through your Witness, Worship, Walk, and Work. Join now for free - study starts 6/12!

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The parenting course you've been waiting for!

Get lifetime access to 6 video Bible study lessons from Andy & Sandra Stanley, plus bonus resources and access to the online community with every study guide purchase! Parenting is hard, but you don't have to do it alone. Go through this new parenting study with our online community at your own pace.