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Christina Fox

Christina Fox is a writer, retreat and conference speaker, and author of several books, including Idols of a Mother’s Heart and Sufficient Hope: Gospel Meditations and Prayers for Moms. You can find more of her writings at her website.

When God Interrupts Your Plans

When God Interrupts Your Plans

It’s hard to see all the little frustrating events and interruptions in our day as divinely placed opportunities to grow in grace, but they are.

Rejected by Men, Even Our Friends

Rejected by Men, Even Our Friends

Wounds from a friend can hurt much more than those from an enemy. It’s the kind of pain that cuts deep. It’s a wound that aches and throbs and is slow to heal. The rejection’s unexpected, and therefore worse —…

Designed for Joy

Designed for Joy

How the Gospel Impacts Men and Women, Identity and Practice

God created men and women in his image — equal in value and complementary in roles, which are integral to God’s good design for humanity.

The Savior’s Tears Shed for Yours

The Savior’s Tears Shed for Yours

Once during morning devotions, I asked my children, “What are some verses in the Bible that give you hope?” One of them squirmed, “I don’t know . . . ” Then a silly grin spread across his face. “Wait,” he…

Theology That Comforts the Weary Soul

Theology That Comforts the Weary Soul

The doctrine of God’s sovereignty is an important one to study and learn during the calm seasons of life.

Three Gifts We Need, But Hate to Receive

Three Gifts We Need, But Hate to Receive

We all love to receive a gift, but lots of God’s good gifts are not the kinds we would ask for. Here are three we need, but rarely invite: obstacles, suffering, and irritation.

King of Kings, Sorrow of Sorrows

King of Kings, Sorrow of Sorrows

When Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane, he prayed the lament of laments. It was the beginning of his agony for us, and an example for all who would suffer in his name.

Do Not Fear in the Face of Change

Do Not Fear in the Face of Change

We tend to gravitate toward the predictable and familiar, and to fear change. A few things, though, are strong enough to hold and carry us through any change.

Once Worthless, Now Precious

Once Worthless, Now Precious

Jesus is transforming his people from useless to useful, from wandering runaways to beloved brothers and sisters.

What Your Past Says About You Today

What Your Past Says About You Today

Do you still bear the weight of your past? The scars you carry are telling the story of how God has saved you, carried you, and changed you.

Your Thoughts Will Betray You

Your Thoughts Will Betray You

Don’t let Satan get a foothold by letting your thoughts run rampant. Keep your thoughts in check with gospel truth.

Does God Balance Blessings with Hardships?

Does God Balance Blessings with Hardships?

When we expect God to even out our blessings with hardships, the problem isn’t our pessimism. The problem is our understanding of who God is.

The Friend We All Need

The Friend We All Need

He is the friend we never had, the friend we never deserved, the one friend we all need — our perfect friend.

Faithful Are the Wounds of a Friend

Faithful Are the Wounds of a Friend

The best friends are those who will care most about your forever. They will make you momentarily uncomfortable to protect your eternal happiness.

Confessions of a Wandering Mom: Five Common Idols We Fight

Confessions of a Wandering Mom

Five Common Idols We Fight

Weary mom, where are you looking for rest, for worth, for identity? If it is not Jesus, it will eventually rob you of all three.

No Longer I Who Mother: Union with Christ (and Small Children)

No Longer I Who Mother

Union with Christ (and Small Children)

When you feel weak, helpless, or insufficient as a mom, remember that if you belong to Christ, you mother in the peace and power of Another.

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