“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith…” 1 Peter 5:8-9 As summer begins, the days are longer, and a new pace of life evolves. It’s easy to fall out of the habit of having our quiet times.
Parenting
7 Encouragements For the Parent of a Prodigal
“Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for the distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living.” Luke 15:13 NIV Merriam-Webster defines a prodigal as someone who leaves home to pursue a reckless, wasteful lifestyle. That’s why it’s so heartbreaking as parents when we’ve raised our
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Lifestyle
20 Unique Gift Ideas for the Graduate
My sweet girl graduates from high school this week. Last week, I attended the graduation of one of her best friends. At the sound of the graduation march, I choked up. Even as I write this, a knot is forming, and I’m fighting back the tears. Needless to say, it is an emotional and joyous time
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Mother/Daughter
6 Ways to Embrace the High Calling of Motherhood
She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also,
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God's Greatness
How KGM First Started – Our Story
Anniversaries are wonderful times to celebrate. But they are also opportunities for reflection, chances to retrospectively see how God worked and find encouragement and wisdom for the future. This April marks 10 amazing years since Knowing God Ministries (KGM) was launched. And while we celebrate the ministry and all of you who have joined in
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Bible Reading
How to Respond When the World Turns Upside-Down
“… cling tightly to the Lord your God as you have done until now.” Joshua 23:8 (NLT) When the world as we know it seems upside down and inside out… When “the wicked strut about, and evil is praised throughout the land.” (Psalm 12:8 NLT) What do you do?
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Easter
14 Reasons Friendship with God Brings Hope
The True Meaning of the Cross, Part 3 “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God.” 1 John 3:1 (NLT) To enter Heaven, God requires perfection – perfection every minute of every day, every day of every year, year after year. Why? Because God
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Easter
The True Meaning of the Cross: Part 2
During Easter week, it is easy to become so caught up in the holiday itself that we miss its great significance. Easter forever changed the world because of Jesus’ victory over death. He died on a cross only to rise three days later to prove He is who He says He is – the Savior
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Easter
The True Meaning of the Cross: Part 1
“When He sees all that is accomplished by His anguish, He will be satisfied. And because of His experience, my righteous servant will make it possible for many to be counted righteous, for He will bear all their sins.” – Isaiah 53:11 I accepted Christ as my Savior when I was a little girl, but