The spice of life

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You’ve probably heard the statement many times, “If you don’t like the weather in Whereverville, just wait a few minutes and it will change.” Having l …  »

Stepping into the New Year

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I recently read an anecdote about a teacher who took her primary school students to the assembly hall to attend a presentation. As they waited at the …  »

A time for love

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One of the miracles of Christmas is that even in a modern society, where you often find yourself seemingly besieged by rampant materialism, the true m …  »

Seasons

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I recently saw this quote and loved its description of a family: “Families are the compass that guides us. They are the inspiration to reach great hei …  »

Balancing act

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Have you noticed that it’s rare to find someone who honestly feels that their life is in good balance: their work, their family life, their spiritual …  »

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Volume 21.02 | February 2020

Volume 21.02 | February 2020

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Editor's Introduction

The spice of life

Featured Articles

Looking for inspiration

Personal Accounts

Playing ketchup

Personal Accounts

God isn’t an elephant

Personal Accounts

When Jesus showed up

From Jesus with Love

Masterpiece of love

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Looking for inspiration

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Inspiration infuses you with renewed zest for life. It influences, moves, or guides you to action. But we all have times when we hit the inspiration s …  »

A prayer list for the new year

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There’s something special about the beginning of a new year. Even though January 1st follows December 31st the same as any day follows the previous on …  »

Goodbye past, hello future

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Our future isn’t limited by our past. No matter what point we’re at now, the future is still as brig …  »

Manger beginnings

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There are many things we can celebrate at Christmas, the most essential being the gift of our relati …  »

Appreciating aging

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Since turning 70, I’ve been thinking more about the benefits of aging. Even though many of us who ar …  »

Health and fitness

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Our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit,[[See 1 Corinthians 3:16–17.]] and God has commissioned …  »

Masterpiece of love

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Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue and why that specific color gives you a feeling of peace …  »

Game plan

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Each passing year opens the door for the new, for the things that are to come. Every year brings wit …  »

the-essence-of-christmas

The essence of Christmas

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Christmas is best enjoyed when it isn’t centered on decorations, presents, or festivities, but on My …  »

Take a lesson from children

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Many adults have looked at a child blissfully enjoying playtime, and have, for a moment, wished they …  »

Playing ketchup

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I recently saw a ketchup ad for a famous brand that showed ketchup pouring out of a bottle very slowly, accompanied by the song “At Last.” It reminded …  »

God isn’t an elephant

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I’m a big fan of Mike Donehey, the lead singer of Tenth Avenue North, and host to their video journal on YouTube. He often shares how he receives insp …  »

When Jesus showed up

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It never ceases to amaze me how Jesus shows up in the dark and difficult places of our lives. One su …  »

The rain also brings blessings

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I was sitting in a wheelchair in the lobby of the hospital, waiting for the taxi to come. My shoulde …  »

The game of hearts

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How about playing a game where you compete only with yourself and get to do some good in the process …  »

Godly free play

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Jesus has a special place in His heart for children, and, as Christians, we are called to follow in …  »

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