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A life multiplied

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

Your turn to love

Alex Peterson

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

Boiling stones

Iris Richard

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

Marie Alvero

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

Giving to others

Message from Jesus

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

Lessons from wizards

Ronan Keane

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... »

The view

The view

Anna Perlini

Fourteen years ago, I was invited to a farewell party a friend was hosting for quite a large number of friends and acquaintances. I had never been to her house before, an... »

Victory in tough times

Victory in tough times

Maria Fontaine

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

Watch your words

Steve Hearts

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

Minimalism

Joyce Suttin

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

The God from podunk

Scott MacGregor

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... »

The art of compliments

The art of compliments

Amy Joy Mizrany

My music teacher was over 70, kind, old-fashioned, and somewhat fastidious. But he had a way of making you feel special. He would always take you seriously and express in... »

Being rich toward God

Being rich toward God

Virginia Brandt Berg

Jesus said, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”[[Matthew 6:21]] Some people quote that as “Where your heart is, there will your treasure be also.” Bu... »