God has a plan for your life. It’s a plan for you to live an abundant and significant life for His glory. Jesus said that He came so that we might have abundant life (John 10:10). We know that’s true, yet … Read More
Summer is my favorite time of the year. Schedules slow down, days are longer, and it feels as though some of the pressures of life lift just a bit. For me, it’s a sacred season of rest, renewal, and refreshment. … Read More
Hey Friends! In honor of Father’s Day, I thought you’d enjoy a devotional written by our son, Josiah Harling. JJ is an author and speaker, and this week he’s written a blog post to encourage parents in the journey of … Read More
Yesterday, Steve and I celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary. Recently, a young medical student asked me what the secret has been to keeping our marriage strong through the years. As I’ve mulled that question over in my mind, here are … Read More
There are moments in our lives when our circumstances feel as though they’re going to drown us. The Psalmist cries out “I have come into deep waters: the floods engulf me” (Psalm 69:2b). His prayer reminds me of Ezekiel 47, … Read More
We’ve all been there. Those intense moments when we’ve poured our hearts out to God and heaven seems… well, silent! We know God promises to answer prayer, and there are many verses throughout Scripture inviting us to bring our requests … Read More
Recently, I was thinking about a person I admire who is steady, secure, and solid as a rock. It’s not that Carol doesn’t have emotions – she does. It’s that no matter what life throws at her, her faith remains … Read More
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve said something stupid and then felt foolish after. How about you? In Proverbs 10, there are at least 12 references to our tongues and the words we speak. Honestly, I might have … Read More
Psalm 144 is one of my favorites to use in my personal time of worship. It’s loaded with good stuff! As I’ve been studying this Psalm, I’ve been delighted to see how the Psalmist makes his praise so personal. I … Read More
While traveling around the world, Steve and I have met some extraordinary followers of Jesus. These people have been beaten, kidnapped, and raped—in addition to a host of other trials—because of their faith. As I’ve had the privilege of meeting … Read More
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