Courageous kindness. That is the theme of this Activated issue. What do we mean when we talk about courageous kindness? It can be... »
It would be unrealistic to think we could cover the colossal subject of prayer in one edition of Activated. But, while the subject... »
The Bible covers God’s revelation about Himself, His love for humanity, the means of salvation, and the relationship He wishes to... »
Interesting things happen as you grow older, one of which is that you slow down. Maybe not by choice, maybe not even consciously a... »
The famous Russian playwright Anton Chekhov once wrote: “We shall find peace. We shall hear angels. We shall see the sky sparkling... »
When we read the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ life, something that immediately stands out is that Jesus showed co... »
When Jesus’ disciples asked Him to teach them how to pray, He taught them what is known as the Lord’s Prayer [... »
Christians who desire a flourishing relationship with God and are interested in spiritual growth recognize tha... »
The gospels were written a few decades after the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ by believers of that d... »
In the book of Romans, Paul appeals to believers to “present your bodies as a living sacrifice … which is your... »
The times we are living in are unprecedented in many ways, due to modern technology, the mass migration of peo... »
I am the God of the universe, the Creator of all things, both great and small, and yet I came to this earth to... »
When you feel tired, anxious, or overwhelmed, come to Me and you will find relief from the worries and cares t... »
My Word is like the beacon of a lighthouse, shining in the darkness to guide vessels through the sometimes dar... »
If two people line up to run a race and one has prepared and practiced and built up his muscles while the othe... »
I live in a nice neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, far from the city center and close to nature. My house is 1,3... »
In Luke 14:16–24, Jesus told a parable about a man who “gave a great banquet and invited many” and he sent his... »
I bought a little book at a secondhand fair titled The Friendship Book. The author, H.L. Gee, under the pseudo... »
Here’s a question for you: How would you live if you knew this day was your last day on earth? This question i... »
I don’t know a time when my heart had felt quite so hurt. I had done a favor for a friend, and now I heard tha... »
What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the ope... »
