One thing that seems set in stone is that most things don’t stay the same over time. Many people are conflicted about that. On the... »
In the Bible, God often uses metaphors or word pictures to describe our relationship with Him; for example, a shepherd and sheep,... »
Most people try not to think about it more than they have to, but there's no denying it: There's a lot of suffering in the world.... »
Perhaps you’ve heard the story of a young man who makes a million-dollar mistake in his company and is overwhelmed with stress and... »
In years past, Activated has occasionally featured articles describing little ceremonies the contributors participated in around t... »
I’ve heard and read many encouraging stories about the positive aspects of people’s experiences embracing the... »
During an especially busy time, I had a perspective adjustment that changed my outlook for the better. I was i... »
In Luke chapter 15, Jesus told the following story: There was a man who had two sons. And the younger of them... »
I was 21 when I read the Bible for the first time. Someone had suggested I read the Gospel of John first, but... »
If you’ve ever felt like your whole life has been uprooted and you have no idea how you’ll make it to the next... »
Some degree of color blindness affects around 8% of men and less than 1% of women. The degree of disability ra... »
My love will never leave you; you will never lose it, and it will never diminish. Rest in My love, for in My a... »
You do well to take time with Me first thing in the morning, for without Me, you wouldn’t go far. I am wisdom,... »
I see your struggles and hear your calls for help. When you feel all alone, I am with you. I feel your heartac... »
I want you to be filled with My joy, which will be your strength. I want you to rest in My love and be at peac... »
Walking around my hometown in India where I grew up and have spent most of my life, I am intrigued by how much... »
I was one of the hopefuls that started last year with a brand-new planner. 2020 was full of promise, and I tho... »
Okay, it’s not quite cleared as in “0 Items,” and I don’t ever expect that. In the past month, though, I’ve go... »
I don’t know what planet I was on when I thought that when I became a parent all the skills I’d need would sim... »
I found a beautiful knit cardigan on sale at an exclusive store I was browsing through with my granddaughter.... »
Everyone has times in their life when they feel that they’ve reached bottom and that things couldn’t possibly... »
