Tricia Goyer
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9 Eye-Opening Scriptures to Set You on the Path of God’s Will
So many times we want God to reveal Himself to us. We question if He is real. And if we do believe in Him, we expect Him to really put Himself on display in big ways. What I’ve discovered in the 27 years since I’ve become a Christian is that I’ve learned more about God …
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5 Things to Do While Waiting on God
Are you currently waiting on the Lord? Maybe you’re waiting for a job, a spouse or a wayward child to return home. Maybe you’re waiting for wisdom for next steps or how to handle a hard situation. Waiting is hard because there is so little we have to wait on these days. We can microwave …
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Why Bad News Could Be Your Biggest Blessing
I remember the day I found out I was pregnant. I was 17 years old and a senior in high school. The news was bad in every way. My boyfriend dumped me when I didn’t have an abortion. I dropped out of school because I was so embarrassed of being pregnant. Yet that dark day turned …
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When You’re Tempted to Skip Prayer
“The fear of the Lord prolongs days, but the years of the wicked will be shortened” (Prov. 10:27, MEV). At this moment, I’m preparing for a conference in South Africa, trying to stay on top of my writing, and I have 10 children, all in various stages of life. If I were to have an excuse not to take time …
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Does Your Child Need Therapy?
I remember the first time I took my 5-year-old to the therapist’s office. I honestly thought it was going to be a waste of time. We were going to therapy because we were adopting from foster care and our DHS (Department of Human Services) worker suggested it. We were having BIG meltdowns and a lot …
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How to Teach Your Teen That Being Awkward Is OK
As a mom of 10 kids, I’ve been though every stage (a few times!), and I have to say that the hardest, most confusing time for girls is the pre-teen and teen years. Between ages 12 to 16, girls’ bodies are changing, their emotions are charged, and on a scale from 1-10, their desire for …
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Can You See Your Dreams Come True While Raising Your Kids?
Do you have dreams and talents that you’d like to see develop? Have you always wanted to write a book, or host radio show, or run your own business but you are waiting until “after?” After the kids start school. After the youngest graduates. After life slows down. Dreams fulfilled all start with seeds, and …
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5 Ways to Respond When God Seems Silent
His followers cannot see Him, but all they see around them is evidence of Him. His voice does not echo in their ears; instead, it resonates in the hearts of those who pause to listen. “Our God will come, and will not keep silent; a fire consumes before Him, and a strong tempest is around Him” (Ps. …
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5 Ways to Teach Your Child the Names of God
My husband and I have 10 children. Yes, you heard that right… we are a family of 12—with three biological and seven adopted children! Growing up I wanted a big family, and one of my favorite things to do as a child was dream of names for my someday, future kids. I thought about how names …
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4 Ways to Make Time for What Really Matters
You’re always on the go. Scrambling to find enough minutes in the day for everything you need to accomplish. When you’re feeling maxed out, it’s hard to live intentionally and set aside time for God. How do you make time for what matters most? I remember one Sunday I had a dilemma that taught me the importance …
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The Thieving Habit Many Believers Need to Break
“For thus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: ‘In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength. Yet you were not willing'” (Is. 30:15). One of my clearest childhood memories is when I was 5. My stepdad was running errands for my mom and dropped me off …
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7 Ways to Minister Peace to Angry Kids
In the past three years John and I have adopted seven children from foster care, which means we’ve had to deal with a lot of angry kids. Anger displays itself in many ways. I’ve had children yelling, screaming, kicking, fighting, and throwing things. I’ve seen looks of pure hatred directed at me. (I know the …
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When You Don’t Think You’re Acceptable
“The Lord your God is in your midst, a Mighty One, who will save. He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will renew you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing” (Zeph. 3:17). Growing up, I never felt beautiful. We didn’t have much money, and all my clothes—except one new outfit every year—came from yard sales. A …
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7 Ways to Know God’s Calling You
There is a myth today that says we must get our life organized and in order before we follow God’s call. Our kids must have adequate time with us. Our debt must be paid down. Our days must have space … and peace. After all, how can we do great things for God when we …
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Finding the Best in You
The new year is less than 24 hours away (boy, did this year fly by!). What resolutions are at the top of your list? Eat better. Exercise once a day. Volunteer more. Before you create a whole new you for 2016, take some time to consider what’s fueling your goals. For many women, comparison is …