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Cara Ray | Writer

The secret to enjoying God's Word is looking at it as a means of holy leisure. Holy leisure is the modern-day answer to our soul's thirst to slow down and savor God and the Bible. Subscribe to receive weekly devotionals about life, leisure, and the pursuit of holiness.

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12 Lessons I Learned From Writing My First Book

What writing a book taught me that might help you, too! Reader, If you've been with me for a while, you might recall the exciting news I shared last year: I'd signed my first book contract. By God's grace, a few weeks ago, I turned in the finished manuscript to my publisher, The Pursuit of Holy Leisure: Enjoying God in Everyday Places. What once felt impossible is now complete, and I'm still marveling at the many ways the Lord carried me through. In this week's article, I'm sharing 12 Lessons...

A Tribute to John MacArthur

From cassette tapes to streaming sermons, his voice will live on Reader, You've likely heard by now that Pastor John MacArthur went home to be with the Lord last week. Whether you were a fan or not, it's hard to dispute the legacy he leaves behind. His ministry has had a profound impact on me, my family, and my writing. The way he opened up the Word of God and brought it to life, along with his ability to connect it to the overarching redemptive theme of Scripture, is what I'll miss the most....

Know Your (Teenage) Child's Frame

Parents of teens (or preteens), this is for you! Reader, This weekend, we celebrate the awesome Dads and Husbands among us. (Happy Father's Day to you if you're a father! We appreciate you!)I wrote this article for Desiring God this week, and it equally applies to Mothers and Fathers. Does any phrase more frequently capture the heart of Christ for his children than "he was moved with compassion"? It's the compassionate heart of a Father not to move away from his difficult children, but to...