Tasting the fruit
A few years ago, Activated published a special series on what Paul in his letter to the Galatians called the fruit of the Spirit. [[See Galatians 5:22–23.]] One issue was... »
Volume 17.08 | August 2016
The power of a peach
When I was eight years old, my family and I watched a BBC documentary featuring a group of British WW2 veterans who had fought in North Africa. Throughout the film, the v... »
Like the flowers
I was sitting in a friend’s living room when I noticed some crimson red flowers in a vase on the coffee table. I was almost spellbound by their loveliness, and as I gazed... »
The seasons of life
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” [[Ecclesiastes 3:1 NIV]] This is a big life lesson. It is really good news … and not... »
Fruity lessons
I was recently fascinated to read how scientists learned how to make more effective waterproof products such as raincoats and airplane parts by studying the ridges on but... »
Birthday mango
My son Jonathan was born in a small Indian village, during the time my husband and I were serving there as volunteers. Like many Indian kids, he grew up eating rice, dahl... »
A meaningful life
My grandmother wasn't a career woman. In fact, she only held a job for six years in her entire life. When she got married, she and my grandfather couldn’t afford for both... »
Healthy spiritual life
What are the manifestations of a good, consistent walk with Me? It’s not the amount of time spent in communion with Me—a “step a, step b, step c” system for our time toge... »