Sharing our faith in challenging times
As Christians, we are instructed to “preach the Gospel to every creature” and to “make disciples of all nations.” But that’s often easier said than done in today’s world,... »
Articles
The ripple effect
I was a teenager when a young man I had just met talked to me about salvation. He told me about the power of Jesus to bring joy and meaning into my life, and I prayed wit... »
You talk about what you love
In John chapter 9, Jesus heals a man who was born blind. He had been blind all his life, and everyone knew that. When Jesus healed him, the miracle was obvious. People... »
Finding my purpose
I was born in the summer of 1955, in a steel-producing city in the industrial region of Germany, to a family of blue-collar workers. During the tumultuous sixties, I was... »
Workplace saint
The minute you enter the restaurant, you can’t escape her warm smile. I’ve known her for over 20 years, but she still looks the same. She’s small, unassuming, always runn... »
Planting Seeds
You never know what part of your story will be part of someone else’s healing. —Jennifer Williamson We can’t change people, but we can plant seeds that may one day bloom ... »
Even so I send you
As I have loved you with an everlasting love, even so I call you to be a living example of My love to the people you interact with throughout your day. As the Father sent... »
A lifetime of learning
I was watching an instructional video about how to make studying the Bible a consistent habit. The teacher was explaining that deepening our relationship with God should... »
God is faithful
My mother’s favorite hymn is “Great Is Thy Faithfulness,” by Thomas O. Chisholm. We love to sing it together. The words in the first verse are incredibly powerful: Great... »
The Trinity: God in three persons
The Christian doctrine of the Trinity—the belief that God exists in three persons but is also one God—can be difficult to understand. In this article, we’ll explore what... »
Who is Jesus?
A friend in India told me that he believes that Jesus Christ is a great spiritual master and that he respects Him for that. Others have their own opinions about the ident... »
Our Father’s Love
I’m writing this shortly after we celebrated Father’s Day, which was also around the time of my late father’s birthday. I have been thinking about what it means to be a f... »
Good Lord!
Sometimes I’m amazed at how dense I can be! I’ve been reading the Bible regularly for the past 40 years, but it was only yesterday that something so elementary struck me... »