Perfect Peace
At an art contest on the theme of peace, most of the competitors contributed tranquil scenes of lazy days in the countryside, where all was stillness and harmony. To be s... »
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Why we matter
When I see a sunrise, feel the sun on my face, revel in the ocean’s spray, or behold the splendor of nature’s vistas, I often think what a special place earth is. Recentl... »
Feeling unsettled?
In Philippians 4:6–7, the apostle Paul instructs the believers: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, pres... »
Rest assured
Stress is no fun. Whether as a student cramming before an important exam, a parent juggling the demands of work and family, someone facing a serious health problem, a pro... »
My flight foible
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. To make a long story short: no show, no go. And now the fu... »
Peace plan
Peace is a “fruit of the Spirit,”[[See Galatians 5:22–23.]] one of the special blessings the Bible promises to those who strive to live close to God. The Hebrew word tran... »
When rains are refreshing
After seven years of drought where I live, we had a very rainy spring. It’s made me think a lot about rain. For the past few years, we’ve had very dry weather intersperse... »
Why I don’t fear the future
I’ve talked with lots of people who are afraid of the future. Even though the Bible teaches us from beginning to end about God’s power and plan to protect His own no matt... »
Rough seas
There’s a peace I’ve come to know Though my heart and flesh may fail There’s an anchor for my soul I can say “It is well” I sang these words over and over, hoping that th... »
Pacing yourself
The pilgrimage of the Christian life is a continual climb upward. There are small plateaus where you are able to pause, rest, and relax, and even places of prolonged resp... »
The full life
One day, somebody asked Jesus to arbitrate in a legal dispute between him and his brother. Jesus wasn’t interested in getting involved in their squabbles over an inherita... »
A work in progress
One indelible memory from my childhood is of a boy about my age walking on crutches. Each time he took a step with his right foot, his left leg swung limply a few inches... »
Forward to success
Many of God's promises are conditional, requiring some initial action on our part. Once we begin to obey, He will begin to bless us. Great things were promised to Abraham... »