Trusting in God’s Care
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught His followers foundational principles for trusting in God’s care when He said: “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about you... »
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Twin sisters
When our faith is strong, we can have peace even in the midst of a storm, like Jesus, who slept in the stern of the boat while His disciples were panicking because they w... »
The power of believing prayer
Although Jesus didn’t promise to keep us from all trouble and tribulation, He did say He would be the final victor. (See John 16:33.) I believe that during especially try... »
Instruments of God’s Love
When we put our faith into practice, we move from being nominal believers to being instruments of God’s love. A pharmacist friend of mine named Jamal told me about one of... »
Finding peace instead of fear
I was trapped in an elevator! I had entered the elevator and was headed up when it stopped between the second and third floors. When I saw what had happened, I said a pra... »
But if not
There were once three men who were officials in the court of a very powerful king. These men were well respected and considered to be wise among their peers. One day, the... »
I can do all things through Christ
“Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and... »
Using God’s Word to combat worry
Every time I read the news these days it seems like I find a new reason to worry. Wars, crime, air pollution, diseases, chemicals in the water and food, and the list goes... »
God’s presence in every season
Whenever you face times of instability, financial challenges, or troubles in your own life or in the world around you, remember that I am always with you (Matthew 28:20).... »
A change of plans
We were on our way to visit a dear friend in the hospital. It was going to be a long ride by bus and subway, and we wanted to get there before the end of visiting hours.... »
Trees in the desert
Coming from the lush tropical greenery of the rain forest where I once lived in Uganda, Africa, I was overwhelmed by the contrast of the rocky terrain of the Middle East.... »
Keys to happier living
As Christians, we are not exempt from problems, challenges, and the difficulties of everyday life, and the stress these can produce. The difference, however, is that we h... »
The traveling professor
I was listening to a podcast when this quote stood out to me: “Pain is a traveling professor. Pain knocks and the wise say: ‘Come in—sit with me. Teach me what I must kno... »