At an art contest on the theme of peace, most of the competitors contributed tranquil scenes of lazy days in the countryside, wher... »
One day, somebody asked Jesus to arbitrate in a legal dispute between him and his brother. Jesus wasn’t interested in getting invo... »
There’s a common misconception that the Cape of Good Hope lies at the southern tip of the African continent. In reality, the point... »
“A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing, wounded him, and dep... »
When I was much younger, some friends and I organized a party with a twist. We were a rather geeky bunch of sci-fi and fantasy fan... »
In Philippians 4:6–7, the apostle Paul instructs the believers: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in ever... »
We can go through life and miss some of the things that God is trying to teach us if we don’t intentionally se... »
Have you ever wondered what happens to you after you die? What’s in store for you when you get to the “other s... »
I was cold. Having to get out of my nice, warm bed early on a brisk morning didn’t seem like an ideal way to s... »
When seeking Jesus for encouragement for any difficulties that you (or one of your friends or loved ones) may... »
I recently realized that my perceptions have been wrong when it comes to where Jesus lived when He was a child... »
The pilgrimage of the Christian life is a continual climb upward. There are small plateaus where you are able... »
Remember what was said about the woman in the Bible, “She did what she could.”[[Mark 14:8 NIV]] Likewise, just... »
I pour forth My love constantly, without end, but how much you see and feel My love depends on your faith—how... »
Embrace new opportunities to give. Your giving muscle easily grows flabby through lack of use. Try to find som... »
When I see a sunrise, feel the sun on my face, revel in the ocean’s spray, or behold the splendor of nature’s... »
Stress is no fun. Whether as a student cramming before an important exam, a parent juggling the demands of wor... »
When I was in the darkness of my struggle, I didn’t want to talk about it, but now that the light is on, I can... »
Peace is a “fruit of the Spirit,”[[See Galatians 5:22–23.]] one of the special blessings the Bible promises to... »
After seven years of drought where I live, we had a very rainy spring. It’s made me think a lot about rain. Fo... »
I’ve talked with lots of people who are afraid of the future. Even though the Bible teaches us from beginning... »
