New Life Moments Category

  • Biblical Masculinity

    Excerpted from Boiling Point: Understanding Men and Anger by Steve Arterburn and David Stoop Remember the story of Red? Whenever he attempted a home repair, he’d end up going to the hardware store three or…

  • Choosing Authenticity: Trick or Treat

    Dante Poole MA, NCC Ask a kindergartener what they want to be when they grow up and most will give you an answer without hesitation. In the mind of a child the possibilities are endless…

  • Integrity

    Excerpted from “Spiritual Renewal Bible” by Stephen Arterburn Sometimes taking responsibility for our lives means completing unfinished business. Some of us may have left a trail of broken laws and relationships’things that need addressing before…

  • The Star Thrower

    Excerpted from Spiritual Renewal Bible by Stephen Arterburn Is there a God who reaches down to save, not crush, the weak? I am thankful that I serve such a God. Scripture contradicts our modern day…

  • Career Flashpoints

    Excerpted from Soul on Fire by Stephen Arterburn Whatever our chosen occupation might be, we should see it as a calling from God. And then, as Solomon advised, ‘Whatever you do, do well. For when…

  • Mount Everest

    For more on the story of Daniel Mazur, Andrew Brash, and Myles Osborne see Readers Digest December 2006 About ten days after a man named David Sharp was passed by forty people on Mt. Everest…

  • Tough Teens

    Excerpted from “Flashpoints” by Stephen Arterburn One woman told me this about her eighteen-year-old son: ‘I knew the teen years would be difficult and that my son would begin to pull away from us. So…

  • No Win Situations

    Excerpted from Life Recovery Bible by Stephen Arterburn What is step number one of The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous? It’s worth reviewing because it’s actually applicable to everyone even if you don’t struggle with…

  • Please Love Me

    Excerpted from Life Recovery Bible by Stephen Arterburn Ruth 2:4-18 Ruth was a young woman who had known loss and hunger. Her husband died, leaving her without any means of emotional or physical sustenance. She…

  • It’s Not In You

    Excerpted from “Healing is a Choice Devotional” by Stephen Arterburn I’m all for us feeling good about ourselves and being grateful for the gifts that God’s given us. I’m amazed at His wonderful creations that…