"Look among the nations, and see; wonder and be astounded. For I am doing a work in your days that you would not believe if told." Habakkuk 1:5...
Questions like “Why?” and “How long?” are part of the Bible’s vocabulary. These complaints (or “laments”) are found throughout the Bible and reflect the attempts of God’s people to process their pain with God. ...
On occasion, the Providence staff likes to take time to make recommendations for things we've been reading, watching, and listening to. Below are some recommendations we hope will be a blessing to you in this season!...
Over the past several years the term “missional living” has gained steam and gotten popular among those who attend church. What exactly does “missional living mean?” And as parents how can we teach our kids to live missionally?...
When we look closely at scripture, we see that as a parent, we are the primary disciple-makers of our children. Take a look at Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and see the instructions the Lord gives to parents. So, with that in mind, let’s talk about some practical tools you can use for what we call “family discipleship”. ...
“Is He Worthy?” leads us to acknowledge the brokenness, the shadows, and the groaning that’s evident all around us. As we lament this brokenness, we agree with what Scripture tells us is true: it shouldn’t be like this....
“Yet Not I, But Through Christ in Me” reminds us that we can overcome all uncertainty, we can endure all despair, and we can walk with joy in all things....
Does your family have a rhythm of worship? Do you set time aside to worship the Lord as a family on a day-by-day basis? Today's resources will help you get started, and sustain, a rhythm of family worship! ...
We want to help your marriage flourish with gospel fruit during the coronavirus pandemic! In our Forming Healthy Marriages in Hectic Times series, we will highlight four ways to leverage this season and cultivate a healthy marriage. Here's the first thing to consider: the importance of knowing your spouse!...
Do your daily routines lead to greater worship of Jesus or greater worship of the world? In today's blog, we explore how the gospel of Jesus Christ should shape the way we use our time! ...
It’s 6:30 a.m. and my alarm is going off. I look at the clock, hit snooze and turn over in bed. How did I get here AGAIN? How did I miss another opportunity in the morning to spend time with God, reading his word?...
Keep Reading
Storytelling is one of the most powerful and compelling ways to communicate truth. This is incredibly important when it comes to biblical truth, as we see Jesus use simple stories and parables to communicate deep truths about God and his kingdom....
Keep Reading
For so long, I believed that my fears, anxieties, and people-pleasing tendencies were a product of my circumstances. But when my circumstances changed… surprise! All those tendencies were still there! With encouragement from my Community Group, I cautiously ventured into Redemption, knowing that there was something more beneath the surface of my sin, and wanting to see m...
Keep Reading
The book of Ecclesiastes teaches us that "there is nothing new under the sun," and that's certainly true of sexual sin. From Genesis to Revelation we see sin's effects in this area and are reminded that all generations experience temptation to sexual immorality. Yet the unlimited and anonymous access to pornography that technology has provided has allowed this ancient sin ...
Keep Reading
In the Psalms, we see that David often voiced his feelings as he endured suffering. I resonate with him because there have been seasons where I’ve experienced similar feelings: loneliness, spiritual despair, and fatigue from long periods of suffering....
Keep Reading
As moms, we’ve all been there--those moments when it seems the world is shattering around us and we feel lost in the chaos....
Keep Reading
My husband and I became foster parents last summer. We welcomed our first placement, a little girl, a week after we became licensed. Despite all the training, her arrival seemed like a stork delivery....
Keep Reading
The purpose of Focus 2016 was to take a weekend (Friday night through Sunday morning) away from distractions and dive into fellowship with our youth group and with God. We had a lot of time to grow closer to each other and really begin to know one another as not only friends but as siblings in Christ....
Keep Reading
One of the great ironies of the Christian faith is that death is defeated by death. This great contradiction, sobering though it is, brings us hope that death is not the final word....
Keep Reading
It is easy for us to approach God and ask him to bless what we bring him, only to be frustrated when his blessings aren’t what we expect. ...
Keep Reading