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Growth and progress

Editor’s Introduction

For many people, the pace of life has accelerated into an unrelenting and punishing race. Unnecessary and harmful stress can take... »

Two kinds of happiness

Editor’s Introduction

Have you ever wondered whether God wants you to be happy? A popular concept found in many Christian books says that “God has good... »

Ambassadors

Editor’s Introduction

There’s a story, possibly apocryphal, about an American woman whose son was appointed Minister to the Court of Saint James’s, the... »

Kids and parents: A journey

Editor’s Introduction

When browsing a previous issue of Activated, I came across the following quote by Dr. Bob Pedrick: “In the parable that Jesus told... »

Kindness without limits

Editor’s Introduction

In the last few years, there have been no shortages of global crises. On the one hand, the illness, conflict, and suffering we see... »

From Jesus with Love

Troubled, yet not distressed

From Jesus with Love

If you think you have troubles, consider My apostle Paul: He was whipped on five occasions and beaten with rod... »

Living in My Joy

From Jesus with Love

It’s human nature to equate happiness with a problem-free existence. But if you allow circumstances to dictate... »

Overflowing joy

From Jesus with Love

“I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!”—John 15:11... »

Jump-start

From Jesus with Love

The surest way to help your loved ones get off to a great start each day is by starting the day with love. Eas... »

Personal Accounts

One day at a time

Personal Accounts

I like to say that I don't get stressed. It's true that I'm not a very stressful or stressed-out person. But t... »

The headache that stopped my worrying

Personal Accounts

Not long ago, I had a large project to work on from home. It was my responsibility and there was an urgent dea... »

11 steps to strengthening your faith

Personal Accounts

Spend quality time in God’s Word.[[See Romans 10:17.]] Read it, listen to it, memorize it, meditate on it. “Li... »

Caught in a tempest

Personal Accounts

A retelling of Matthew 8:23–27, as told by a disciple. No one could tell stories like the Master—stories of so... »

Becoming your best you

Personal Accounts

Our daily life is made up of habits and routine, which can greatly help us to accomplish our life’s goals, pro... »

Shattered!

Personal Accounts

When my husband went on an extended business trip for nearly three months, I found out what challenges single... »