Successful relationships
A stray dog moved into the Smiths’ neighborhood the same day the Joneses moved in next door, and the dog immediately began to wreak havoc, scrounging in trash cans and te... »
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A different kind of love
When I was a child, “love” was one of my favorite words. I remember ending any letter that I wrote with the words “I love you so so so much!” I felt love from my family,... »
Give love by receiving love
The Bible says we are to love our neighbor as we love ourselves. But what about letting our neighbor love us as he loves himself? This is difficult for many of us. We con... »
An unexpected text
Sometimes we find ourselves in a place where we can be a blessing to others, serve those in need, and share the gospel. Perhaps you are part of a mission that benefits yo... »
She didn’t have to
Every year, I get a letter from a woman who I knew for about six months over a decade ago. When we met, I felt like my life was on fire. I had four young kids, we had jus... »
Building friendships
Question: I want to get along well with others and enjoy friendships and meaningful relationships, but often I don’t know where to begin. How can I build strong connectio... »
The healing power of love
I met Martha, a retired nurse, during a particularly challenging time in her life. Martha had reached a point where she was considering suicide. I talked with her about G... »
Being an instrument of God’s goodness
Years ago, my husband and I were missionaries in Foz do Iguaçu, a city in the south of Brazil. We did puppet shows with our children in schools and institutions to raise... »
Loving others as I have loved you
Behold what manner of love I have for you, that while you were yet sinners, I died for you (Romans 5:8). So great is My love for you that I looked beyond your sin and bro... »
Being proactive in prayer
As we contemplate the new year we might feel a bit of trepidation, but God, who sees tomorrow with infinite clarity, whispers to us: “There is hope for your future” (Jere... »
Lessons from the road
I stopped driving after the catastrophic 8.8 earthquake and subsequent tsunami that devastated the south-central part of Chile in 2010. For a year I trudged along the Chi... »
In partnership with God
Success. Goals. Achievement. These are words we hear frequently—more so at the beginning of a new year. People may define success in many different ways, whether in relat... »
God’s unfailing promises
As we turn the page of the past, we can look forward to tomorrow with hope and expectancy. This may sound overly optimistic, but I prefer looking at the future from that... »