ARCHIVES 2014

Who has not longed for love? Who has not sought security, devotion, and commitment from one significant person, only to find himself empty-handed and empty-hearted? God created each person with an inner need for unconditional love. Y

These 52 quick-to-read chapters offer a bucketful of man-friendly ideas on building a father-son relationship. By your life and example, you can show your boy how to work hard and have fun, often at the same time; live with honesty and self-respect; and develop the inner confidence to live purposefully

Valorie’s warmth and encouragement will resonate with her followers old and new, inspiring them to take hold of the abundant life God has in store. With a focus on relationships, career, finances...

He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. (JOHN 1:11)

Many people spend the month of December buying, wrapping, decorating, and preparing for the festivities of the holidays but are not ready for a transforming Christmas, nor free to experience its real impact for all of life.

One young woman must find a way to move beyond the agony and mistakes of her past and embrace God’s promises for a hopeful future…and a love of her own.

The Bare Bones Bible® Handbook by bestselling author Jim George is the perfect resource for learning about the books of the Bible in short, fascinating overviews that include the grand themes and main points of each book...

As she did in her popular one-year experiment with submission, Sara Horn reveals through personal experience how to look at the meaning of forgiveness and the impact that choosing to forgive has on your life.

The night had been long for Simon and his fishing buddies on the Sea of Galilee. They’d tossed their nets and hoped for a big haul, but the nets had returned empty. And then Jesus showed up. “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch,” He said.

Twenty-three-year-old Tyler Anderson was a military kid until the age of 6, when his mom passed away. When his dad redeployed, Tyler’s Amish grandparents raised him. Now he’s in love with the beautiful Rachel Hoeck. Will he remain Amish, or as an adult explore the Englisch world?

We reflect God most clearly when we are motivated by the power of love in all we say and do. But first we have to understand the depth of God's love for us and receive it. Then we must learn how to effectively express our love for Him.

What’s your God-given role during this season of your life? Whatever it is, consider it a great work.

Follow Nehemiah’s example as he rebuilt the wall around Jerusalem. When the opposition tried to lure him away, he replied, “I am carrying on a great project and cannot go down. Why should the work stop while I leave it and go down to you?” (Nehemiah 6:3).

My husband loves to sail. He touts, “The stormier the weather, the better!” I can’t relate to his perspective, but I can relate to the disciples’ terror when a storm sent waves crashing over their boat. If I’d been there, I’d have joined their panic: “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” (Matthew 8:24).

Marietta Hughes never wanted to be a spy, but espionage is thrust upon her during the Civil War. Slade Osborne, an undercover Pinkerton agent, is determined to do whatever is necessary to help end the conflict between the North and the South. Can he trust her? Will she trust him?

Nothing is impossible with God.” An angel spoke these words to a virgin teenager after saying she would conceive and give birth to God’s Son. Then he added that the teen’s elderly and barren relative, Elizabeth, was pregnant and would deliver a child in three months (Luke 1:35-37 NLT).

By all appearances, David was defeated. He’d joined the Philistines to fight against Israel, but someone questioned his integrity and sent him home. When he and his men arrived at their city, however, they found it destroyed and their wives and children taken captive. As if that weren’t enough, David’s army then plotted to stone him (1 Samuel 29:9-11; 30:1-6).

To say life is busy is an understatement. Sometimes we sprint for a few weeks or months and then stop and catch our breath. Sometimes, however, we feel caught in a never-ending marathon.

Pharaoh experienced disturbing dreams one night. His wise men couldn’t interpret their meaning, so he asked Joseph to explain. Joseph said, “I cannot do it…but God will give Pharaoh the answer he desires” (Genesis 41:16).

News of an impending attack from neighboring territories drove King Jehoshaphat to his knees. “We have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us,” he prayed. “We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.”

Gracious Father, giver of every good gift for my growth as Your child, I acknowledge my utter dependence on You. I have nothing I have not received from You. You sustain me day by day, moment by moment.

Does anyone care? Do I make a difference in anyone’s life? Do I matter at all?

Gracious Lord, I confess the burdens I have tried to carry myself: personal needs, physical tiredness, weariness of living on my own strength, anxiety for the suffering people endure...

I have been working at Harvest House for 13 years in August. As the Accountant at HH, I produce reporting as well as the monthly financial statements for the company. My favorite thing about working at HH is the sense of family here.