The Battle is Won
Emily Hope
May 8, 2024
I am not a fan of scary movies. Of the few that I have seen, I spend the entire
I am not a fan of scary movies. Of the few that I have seen, I spend the entire
Though we don’t like to admit it or experience it, suffering is a reality for the Christian. We should
The end of all things is near. Let love guide all that you do. What a sobering reminder this statement
I remember the first time I shared the gospel with someone. I was at a summer project in Florida with
I have just recently turned thirty. While that might not be very old to some, I will admit I
“It’s not my fault.” This phrase has filled my mind on many occasions when I have felt unfairly accused or
One of my teachers always says, “Christianity is practice.” This means the more you do what the Bible says,
As a former elementary educator, I always loved being able to teach my students about plant growth. The children would
Some say love is a feeling, but I believe it’s a choice. It’s choosing to love, even if and
Near the end of 2023, I began thinking and praying about what my word of the year for 2024 would
From the Nations Who He Says I Am — Every Love God Greatly study highlights one of the languages we
Friend, living in the brokenness and sin of our world is hard. I know there are days when our hearts
Who Was Peter? Peter was a passionate and devoted disciple, an “eyewitness of the sufferings of Christ.” Once a simple
Friends, our new study translations are ready! We have the incredible privilege of announcing that our Triumph Over Trials: 1
“For I passed on to you as of first importance what I also received – that Christ died for our
“It is finished.” These are some of the most chilling and simultaneously hope-filled words in the Bible. At this point
I cannot imagine what this scene must have been like to witness it in person. Here you have the very
Marco! Polo! If you’ve ever played the children’s game of Marco Polo, you know the excitement or anticipation of trying
Not even death can withstand the great power of our God. Praise God! Sin steeped us into great darkness and
It is good to remember God. He dwells in heaven, almighty and all-powerful. He created the world by His voice.
Have you ever made a dumb financial decision? You know, one that you wish you could so badly take back?
It seems as if one of the first words a child says is “mine.” Most of the time, it’s not
There is an old saying,”‘money can’t buy happiness,” and a famous pop song that said, “money can’t buy me love.”
Stories rarely end in expected ways. This was a lesson I learned as a high school English teacher. One of
Before I sat to write this post, I had just come from a time of prayer. One of the ways
What does it mean to repent? This is a question I ask myself on a regular basis. What does it
Do you remember a time that you needed to be brave? Esther woke up one day and found herself in
Something I have been pondering recently is the idea of “becoming.” A beautiful paradox is found in the fact that
The desire for praise from other people is a hard one to surrender. Social media constantly grabs at our hearts
“The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast in those days.”
On our fireplace there sits a stone that has been carved with these words, “Soli Deo Gloria.” These old Latin
From the Nations Trials into Blessings — Every Love God Greatly study highlights one of the languages we serve –
In a culture that is all about making sure your needs are met, choosing to fast and deny yourself seems
Our newest Bible study, Lent: A Season of Drawing Closer to God, begins on Monday! We would LOVE to have
Friends, our new study Lent translations are ready! We have the incredible privilege of announcing that our Lent study is
John 1:14 contains a beautiful truth: the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. God in Christ became flesh and
I am the mom of a 14-month-old boy. A few weeks ago, I had my headphones in while listening to
This passage begins with Jesus calling the disciples to Him and using what just happened as a teachable moment for
All my life I have struggled with fear. I’m not exaggerating. I grew up in a home where my Dad
Trust in the LORD. …with all your heart, in all your ways… There was a time last year when our
So far in our study we have defined what it means to be set apart spiritually and in our hearts.
I sat in the room as silently as possible. I dared not speak, because I could not trust my tongue
As I sat down to ponder the beauty of being set apart and following Christ’s example in John 13, I
What is it that you desire the most from your children? Is it their obedience? Loyalty? Devotion? You probably desire
Depend on Him Above All Else Autumn is my favorite time of year. Growing up, my family would take a