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“The word of God is not bound!”[[2 Timothy 2:9]] the apostle Paul wrote to his young friend Timothy while he was in prison in Rome awaiting his execution. After the Great... »
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Jolly Roger or mister Rogers?
To know where something is, you often have to find out where it ain’t. This contrast jumped out at me recently while viewing two docudramas. One was The Lost Pirate Kingd... »
A life multiplied
The Rev. H. Merriweather, a missionary of the Sri Lanka and India General Mission, was visiting the United States, and the head office of the mission asked him to call up... »
Your turn to love
Do you have parents, grandparents, or other loved ones who are suffering from any of the long-term troubles that occur naturally in old age? Here are five ways that you c... »
Boiling stones
By May 2020, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic had created serious conditions for thousands of families who live in informal settlements in Kenya and rely on day-labor... »
True justice
True justice starts with one truth: every human is made in the image of God. That is what gives us worth. This equalizes us across all the divides of race, gender, abilit... »
Giving to others
Embrace new opportunities to give. Your giving muscle easily grows flabby through lack of use. Try to find something to give every single day—whether a smile, a complimen... »
Lessons from wizards
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 fans, and we decided to stay up one night t... »
Victory in tough times
When seeking Jesus for encouragement for any difficulties that you (or one of your friends or loved ones) may be experiencing, the Lord brought to mind the life to come.... »
Watch your words
Are you the type of person who loves to talk? If so, you're just like me. I love talking to people, both in person and by phone. I also actively engage in different forms... »
Minimalism
I’m hungry, but I really can’t think of anything to eat. I go to the refrigerator to decide what to make for dinner and walk away frustrated. Nothing seems satisfying. Ov... »
The God from podunk
I recently realized that my perceptions have been wrong when it comes to where Jesus lived when He was a child and young man. I’ve always been aware that Galilee was in t... »