God in you
We all need to have faith in ourselves—or rather faith that God is in us and that He can use us. Since God uses individuals to do His work, we have to believe that we’re... »
Articles
That winning feeling
He considers himself a winner, but some might wonder how he’s come to that conclusion. His body is bruised and scarred from numerous beatings. His life on the road has le... »
You’re My winner
In My heavenly kingdom, in the realm of the Spirit, all are happy and fulfilled, because they better understand My love. They do not question My love for them, for they h... »
How much is enough?
God recognizes our material needs, and His Word contains plenty of promises of supply, even in abundance. [[See Proverbs 10:22 and Phillipians 4:19.]] But Jesus also warn... »
My caring journey
I have spent the past several years caring for loved ones. I helped care for friends who had serious illnesses, and I became a full-time caregiver for my mother until she... »
Le secret de la simplicité
Nos vrais trésors ne sont ni l’argent ni les possessions matérielles. Nos vrais trésors sont le royaume de Dieu, son amour et sa présence dans notre vie, notre salut, sa... »
The key of simplicity
Our true treasures are not money and possessions. Our true treasures are the kingdom of God, His love and interaction in our lives, our salvation, God’s provision and car... »
Can’t buy me love
In their 1960’s hit “Can’t Buy Me Love,” the Beatles capitalized on a simple, well-worn truth. They could just as well have sung, “Can’t buy me truth” or “happiness” or “... »
A working alternative
I first met Ivan in 1995 while collecting aid in Italy for delivery to refugee camps in Croatia and Bosnia. I remember his smile and warm handshake. It was a few years be... »
More where that came from
Money was scarce when I was growing up. I never lacked anything vital, but I never had so much that I could casually give something away without feeling the pinch. Once w... »
Living, loving, giving
A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.—Proverbs 11:25 NIV You have been treated generously, so live generously.—Matthew 10:8 MSG Reme... »
The jug of oil and the fuel tank
One of my favorite Bible stories has also been a guiding light to me since I first started working as a volunteer in foreign lands back in 1978. Over the years since then... »
Living the dream
“I need money—lots of money!” My friend sighed deeply, stirring his coffee at our kitchen table. “Why?” I asked him a little surprised. My friend wasn't poor and seemed t... »