Glorifying God in our everyday lives
The Bible instructs us to enter into God’s presence with praise and thanksgiving (Psalm 100:2–4). The Hebrew and Greek words translated as praise are, by their definition... »
Peter Amsterdam
Peter Amsterdam has been active in Christian service since 1971. In 1995 he became co-director (together with his wife, Maria Fontaine) of the Christian community of faith known as the Family International. He has authored a variety of articles on Christian faith and theology. (Articles by Peter Amsterdam used in Activated are adapted.)
Walking in the love of Christ
In the book of 1 John we read the short but profound statement that “God is love” (1 John 4:8). John goes on to explain that “in this the love of God was made manifest am... »
Ambassadors for Christ
As Christians, we are called to put our faith into action and reach out to weary and troubled hearts, the disadvantaged, downtrodden, and needy. Jesus came to serve, and... »
A Savior for all people
On the night of Jesus’ birth, in the hills near Bethlehem, shepherds were watching over their flocks. Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory of the... »
Waiting for the Master
When Jesus’ disciples sought to know when He would return and His kingdom would be established, they went to Him privately and asked Him, What will be the sign of your co... »
The path of discipleship
“Who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began”... »
Spiritual growth
If you want to be physically fit, you have to eat right, exercise, and put some time and effort into building good physical habits. Similarly, if you want spiritual growt... »
The game of life
We aren’t meant to go through life alone. Throughout our lives, we develop networks of people who we depend on and who depend on us. As babies, we are 100% dependent on o... »
Communicating with God in Prayer
Prayer is a key component in our relationship with God, as it is our main means of communication with Him. It is in prayer that we are able to converse with our Creator.... »
Christian compassion
When we read the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ life, something that immediately stands out is that Jesus showed compassion and kindness to people from all walks of life and t... »
The Lord’s Prayer
When Jesus’ disciples asked Him to teach them how to pray, He taught them what is known as the Lord’s Prayer [[Luke 11:1]]. He said: “Pray then like this: ‘Our Father in... »
Bible Intake
Christians who desire a flourishing relationship with God and are interested in spiritual growth recognize that spending time taking in and absorbing God’s Word is of utm... »
The Four Gospels
The gospels were written a few decades after the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ by believers of that day. Thanks to their accounts of Jesus’ story, His life, His... »