Starting a daily devotional habit can feel daunting, especially if you’ve attempted to start a daily devotional habit before without much success. Many Christians swear by their morning devotional time, but if you’re in the midst of a busy life season, it’s OK to feel a bit overwhelmed. Give devotional time another try with these practical insights and tips that’s built for busy people without consistent schedules.

Discover the best "Bible in a Year" resources with Fr. Mike Schmitz for 2026, including the official podcast companion books, “The Great Adventure Catholic Bible” and the timeline by Jeff Cavins. Here’s what I purchased, what I’m looking forward to, and what might not be worth it. You don't have to be Catholic to take a narrative approach to reading the story of God and his people.

A counterintuitive and yet helpful piece of writing advice: To let go of the idea that your book is for everyone, because there’s only one book in the world that’s truly for everyone, and that’s a weight I’m glad I don’t have to carry!

The faith story behind Abraham Lincoln’s quote that readjusted the focus to being “on God’s side,” not whether God was on his side. Mackenzie explores a story that may have been lost to history that reflects a similar sentiment about God’s sovereignty. “My greatest concern is to be on God’s side, for God is always right,” Lincoln said.

The best apologetics study Bible is a powerful resource for Christians who want to understand and be able to defend their faith. This edition equips believers with tools and resources from some of the leading apologists of our day, and there's an edition specifically for teens.

Reflecting on God's work in your life can lead to a sense of awe. These spiritual journal prompts and reflection questions can help you see God's personal love and intention as you pray through your story and how God showed his love for you. Many of these prompts were left on the “cutting room floor” as I write the Faith Storytellers Workbook, so I’m sharing them here.

Discover the best gift for Christian loved ones in 2026: the “Faith Storytellers” book. This meaningful, personal present encourages writing faith testimonies for baptisms, birthdays, or Christmas. Includes sample encouraging notes with Bible verses to inspire sharing God’s stories across generations.