The lineage of Jesus is full of surprising, imperfect people, but perhaps none more than the five women memorialized in Matthew 1. These women are not the expected matriarchs like Eve or Sarah or Rebecca, but the ones with hard, complicated stories. And every one of these women is just like us: resoundingly ordinary, tainted by sin, and yet unexpectedly used… Read more…
2021 ECPA Award FinalistAre you burning out from busyness?We often glorify “the hustle,” hoping to find acceptance in our hard work. Yet for most of us, we find ourselves on the way to burnout and anxiety from sometimes pointless pursuits. What if meaningful struggle can instead lead us to growth, depth, and even joy?The apostle Paul understood hard work… Read more…
No matter where you are, you’re leading.Leadership is about more than being the one in front. In our individual areas of influence we can find opportunities to lead every day, and God’s Word is full of examples of leadership to inspire us and help us learn.Joshua had one of the hardest leadership tasks in Scripture: to bring the Israelites out of 40 year… Read more…
What are you facing today?When you are struggling, you have a choice to walk with God . . . or let the darkness envelop you. It is not always easy, but God’s Word captures this struggle perfectly in the Psalms. Although they are often known for their passages of praise, the Psalms are also full of lament.This study is about that in-between space—walking … Read more…
Popular blogger, speaker, and bible study leader Teresa Swanstrom Anderson shares her personal story of realizing she wasn't involving God in her plans and how she released her own control so that He could use her life for furthering His Kingdom. Learn how you, too, can turn your life over to God and see where He leads.Have you gotten so caught up in lif… Read more…