Traffic lights
No city in the developed world could function without traffic lights. They are not physical barriers, but drivers choose to exercise self-control, and for the most part,... »
Abi May
The faith package
Life’s ups and downs can leave our faith in a precarious position, so how do we increase our faith? The Bible tells us that “faith comes by hearing … the word of God.”[Ro... »
The goodness of God
The goodness of God endures continually.—Psalm 52:1 Good things show up in our lives in a myriad of ways: friends and family, health and happiness, a roof overhead and fo... »
The unsung hero
The story of the boy who gave his lunch to the disciples to share with the multitude is well known.[See John 4:1–3.] Jesus took the two small loaves and five fishes, bles... »
Morning calm
The Bible contains a lot of guidance for how to spend our time and energy: We’re to love and help others,[See John 15:12; Matthew 19:21.] share the good news of God’s lov... »
Keeping God in the picture
Peace comes not from the absence of trouble, but from the presence of God.—Author unknown Let the peace of God rule in your hearts.—Colossians 3:15 To have peace reign in... »
5 senses thanksgiving
Every day is filled with happy moments that we could thank God for, if we paused to acknowledge them. This thanksgiving exercise is based on what we perceive through our... »
Let me count the ways
In one of her most famous poems, Elizabeth Barrett Browning penned a beautiful declaration of love that started like this: How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I lo... »
Day by day
Life is often pictured as a journey. Step-by-step, day-by-day, we travel along a road that is uniquely ours. Although we sometimes share our joys and griefs with others w... »