As a child I viewed grown-ups as wise and incapable of failure ldquo They always know what to do rdquo I rsquo d think ldquo One day when I rsquo m grown-up I rsquo ll always know what to do too rdquo Well ldquo one day rdquo came many years ago and all it has taught me is that many times I still don rsquo t know what to do Whether it rsquo s illness in the family problems at work or conflict in a relationship such times have wrested all delusions of personal control and strength simply leaving me [... more]

There are several Canada goose families with baby geese at the pond near our apartment complex The little goslings are so fluffy and cute it rsquo s hard not to watch them when I go for a walk or run around the pond But I rsquo ve learned to avoid eye contact and give the geese a wide berth mdash otherwise I risk a protective goose parent suspecting a threat and hissing and chasing me The image of a bird protecting her young is one that Scripture uses to describe God rsquo s tender protective love for His children Psalm [... more]

As a child there was a time I dreaded going to school Some girls were bullying me by subjecting me to cruel pranks So during recess I rsquo d take refuge in the library where I rsquo d read a series of Christian storybooks I remember the first time I read the name ldquo Jesus rdquo Somehow I knew that this was the name of Someone who loved me In the months that followed whenever I rsquo d enter school fearful of the torment that lay ahead I rsquo d pray ldquo Jesus protect me rdquo I rsquo d feel [... more]

David A Man of Passion and Destiny [... more]

Can God use us even if we've committed horrible sins King David acted lustfully toward Bathsheba another man's wife A baby was conceived and the king ended up authorizing a murder to cover up a scandal In this message from Samuel we find how David came from deep regret and shame to being part of the Messiah's genealogy God can and does restore This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at https www rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

Today apos s Our Daily Bread Devotional [... more]

Dave Wilson co-host of FamilyLife Today reveals some of his greatest parenting mistakes and shares how he experienced God's grace in the midst of them Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network https www familylife com familylife-podcast-network [... more]

Th eacute r egrave se of Lisieux was a joyful and carefree child mdash until her mother died when she was just four years old She became timid and easily agitated But many years later on Christmas Eve all of that changed After celebrating the birth of Jesus with her church community she experienced God releasing her from her fear and giving her joy She attributed the change to the power of God leaving heaven and becoming a man Jesus and through His dwelling in her What does it mean for Christ to dwell within us It rsquo s a [... more]