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The game of hearts

The game of hearts

Anna Perlini

How about playing a game where you compete only with yourself and get to do some good in the process? How about the “Game of Hearts”? Last year, my daughter discovered he... »

Godly free play

Godly free play

Neve Spicer

Jesus has a special place in His heart for children, and, as Christians, we are called to follow in His footsteps and try to raise our children with the knowledge of God... »

31 cents

31 cents

Frank Steele

Wow, that’s a lot of money, I thought. Well, relatively speaking. I walk through my neighborhood for errands and exercise, and I’ll often spot coins on the sidewalk or st... »

The ride

The ride

Marie Alvero

A few months ago, on a muggy Saturday, our family made the much-anticipated trip to a big theme park. Our teenagers, undaunted by hot sun and crowds, were looking forward... »

Masterpiece of love

Masterpiece of love

Message from Jesus

Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue and why that specific color gives you a feeling of peace when you look at it? Have you ever wondered why the scent of a pine fo... »

Stepping into the New Year

Stepping into the New Year

Ronan Keane

I recently read an anecdote about a teacher who took her primary school students to the assembly hall to attend a presentation. As they waited at the foot of the steps le... »

Be like the Master

Be like the Master

Martin McTeg

The New Year is already here and I am still contemplating what my resolution should be. I am not overweight and I get enough exercise, so those won’t do for me. I was act... »

A prayer list for the new year

A prayer list for the new year

Peter Amsterdam

There’s something special about the beginning of a new year. Even though January 1st follows December 31st the same as any day follows the previous one, to many of us, en... »

Keep watch over my hands

Keep watch over my hands

Elsa S.

The Bible has a lot to say about the power of what we say. One of my favorite verses is “Set a guard over my mouth, Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.”[[Psalm 141... »

Goodbye past, hello future

Goodbye past, hello future

Maria Fontaine

Our future isn’t limited by our past. No matter what point we’re at now, the future is still as bright as God’s promises. If you’re not where you want to be, there’s time... »

Don’t worry, be happy!

Don’t worry, be happy!

Mara Hodler

There are some things I’m good at: I can clean, organize, delegate, and plan like a boss. I can cook well enough to get paid to do it, and I can write pretty well. But I... »

Joy and good times

Joy and good times

Marie Alvero

Here’s a great verse: “The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore; they ate, they drank and they were happy.”[[1 Kings 4:20 NIV]] I have... »

God, Greek, and great hope

God, Greek, and great hope

Chris Mizrany

In spite of every indication that there are difficult times ahead, I’m excited about this new year! I’m enthusiastic about striving for new goals and pushing myself beyon... »