The secret
Oh, how divinely sweet it is to come into the secret of His presence and abide in His pavilion!—David Brainerd (1718–1747), missionary to the Native Americans Rest in the... »
Activated Author
The Bread of life
“I am the bread of life” [[John 6:35]] is one of the seven “I Am” statements of Jesus. … Bread is considered a staple food—i.e., a basic dietary item. … Bread is such a b... »
To the finish line!
We can find inspiration from the life of John Stephen Akhwari, as told in Bud Greenspan’s book 100 Greatest Moments in Olympic History. When the winner crossed the finish... »
Living, loving, giving
A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.—Proverbs 11:25 NIV You have been treated generously, so live generously.—Matthew 10:8 MSG Reme... »
Live today!
Someone has said that today is a marvel of opportunity, crucified between two thieves, yesterday and tomorrow! Today, this very day, is one of the most wonderfully precio... »
The Baby who changed the world
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.—John 3:16 NIV God has given us eternal... »
A bridge to cross
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.—Ephesians 4:32 ESV Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge t... »
Achieving greatness
You may not feel great or as if you have hero-like qualities of your own; even the apostle Paul lamented, “I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out... »
The winner
I was watching some small children play soccer (football). They were only five or six years old, but they were playing a real and serious game. There were two uniformed t... »
The bike ride
When I met Jesus, life became like a bike ride. It was a tandem bike; I rode in the front and steered, and Jesus was in the rear seat, helping to pedal. I don't remember... »
What comes next
To die is landing on some silent shore Where billows never break, nor tempests roar; Ere well we feel the friendly stroke, ’tis o’er. —Sir Samuel Garth (1661–1719) It is... »
Secrets to success with people
The Bible is a rich storehouse of spiritual and practical advice, and examples of strong relationships are one of the recurrent themes. In fact, Martin Luther commented t... »
The Master’s hands
A mother once took her young son, who was just beginning to learn to play the piano, to hear the world-famous pianist Jan Paderewski in concert. After an usher showed the... »