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A Closer Walk

Life-Giving Relationships By Kerry Clarensau
Many sources tell us that men typically find fulfillment in work, while women find the greatest fulfillment in relationships. This article by Kerry Clarensau will explain why women are designed for satisfying, life-giving relationships with other women!

A Life Transformed By Kerry Clarensau
You’ll be encouraged and challenged by this look at one of the most transformed women in Scripture: Mary Magdalene.

When God Made Time… by Kerry Clarensau
Spending eight days in Ireland taught me some very important lessons—my relationships with God and others are the most important things. And there is always time to do His will.

Give Careful Thought to Your Ways by Kerry Clarensau
A good way to examine our priorities is evaluate how we spend our time, energy and resources, for this is a clear reflection of our values. Are we putting the most important things first?

Trust His Love by Kerry Clarensau
Re-examine Mary’s faithful response to a life-changing request in this insightful article from new columnist Kerry Clarensau.

Showing Respect by Nancy Gibbs
We all expect—or even demand—respect from other people, but how respectful are we to those around us? There are many different ways to show respect. Nancy Gibbs asks several questions to help you figure out how respectful you are.

Looking Like Martha by Nancie Charmichael
Although she wants to live more like Mary, Nancie Carmichael realizes she has some Martha tendencies. Her insights will help you see ways you can focus on what really matters: growing closer to Jesus.

Quiet Moments by Grace Fox
If Jesus sought times of refreshing, so should we! We might not have the freedom to trade home and family responsibilities for a weeklong solitary retreat, but we can take mini-breaks.

The Worst Neighbor by Gina St. Cyr
“We have the worst neighbor in our neighborhood. You’ll never guess who it is.” Gina St. Cyr shares great tips for reaching out to your neighbors—good or bad.

Our Father by Amy A. Steiner
Amy A. Steiner examines the role of God as our Father.

Where Are You Going? by Vasthi Reyes Acosta
Using Proverbs 3:5,6, Vasthi Acosta helps answer the question, “Where are you going?” in your job, relationships and spiritual life.

Following the Shepherd by Timothy Smith
Interactive family devotions bring your kids closer to you and God.

What Joy Is… And Isn’t by Elizabeth Hightower
True joy can’t come from people, places and things, although they are certainly blessings from God. True joy comes from realizing God’s purpose for your life and surrendering to it.

Big God, Little God by Brian Petak
Author Brian Petak asks the stirring question: “Does my life of worship reflect the greatness of our almighty, sovereign, transcendent, all-powerful, loving, holy Creator? Or does my life of worship reflect a small, weak, distant, uninvolved God?”

The Power of Love by Gwen Miller
Gwen Miller asks us to consider the source of real love. What exactly is love? Where does it come from? How can you experience it?

Teetering on Life's Balance Beam by Loralie Crabtree
Even if you’re diligent about the execution of balanced living, doesn’t it always seem that once you’ve finally achieved it, you unexpectedly topple off the beam?

What Does Jesus Want for Christmas? by Loralie Crabtree
As we approach this holiday season, I’ve been pondering the question, what does Jesus want for Christmas? After all, it is His birthday. What’s on His wish list?

When Hospitality is a Mess by Loralie Crabtree
I was having a crazy day keeping up with my toddler when the doorbell rang. I glanced around the house and surveyed a mess in each room. I swallowed my pride and answered the door.

A TV Diet by Loralie Crabtree
What are we thinking—or not thinking—as we indulge in excessive TV viewing? What does this reveal about our true priorities and spiritual vitality (or lack thereof)? Does America need a TV Diet?

Friends, Horizontal Stripes and Jesus by Loralie Crabtree
"Friends don't let friends wear horizontal stripes!" exclaimed my friend, Terisa, as I pulled what I thought was an attractive shirt from the clothing rack. What would I do without her to keep me from making such distasteful fashion blunders? Every woman needs a friend like that.