Something for everyone
In the Bible we read account after account of people who were accustomed to conversing with God. For example, Noah received detailed instructions to build the ark, comple... »
Editor's Introduction
Always remember the God factor
We all face times in our lives when we feel overwhelmed by hardships. We are beset by difficulties, economic worries, or health problems. As we confront one obstacle afte... »
The discipleship challenge
For many people, coming to know and accept Christ is a life-changing event. For example, immediately after he met and talked with Jesus, the entire life of Zacchaeus the... »
Succeeding at the game of life
An early 20th-century American sportswriter named Grantland Rice wrote, “It’s not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game.” That concept goes along with the th... »
Our place within God’s family
Have you ever met someone who asks “How are you?” not as a cordial salutation but with genuine concern? And then that person takes the time to quietly listen to you witho... »
Try a Little Kindness
Courageous kindness. That is the theme of this Activated issue. What do we mean when we talk about courageous kindness? It can be a lot of things. Perhaps showing kindnes... »
A Glimpse into Prayer
It would be unrealistic to think we could cover the colossal subject of prayer in one edition of Activated. But, while the subject of prayer is vast, it is not complicate... »
A Compass for Life’s Journey
The Bible covers God’s revelation about Himself, His love for humanity, the means of salvation, and the relationship He wishes to have with humankind. It also contains in... »
A Marathon, not a Sprint
Interesting things happen as you grow older, one of which is that you slow down. Maybe not by choice, maybe not even consciously at first, but there comes a time when you... »
Is Finding Peace Possible?
The famous Russian playwright Anton Chekhov once wrote: “We shall find peace. We shall hear angels. We shall see the sky sparkling with diamonds.” That’s a magnificent id... »
Once Saved, Always Saved
Some people live in eternal insecurity. They can never be sure, no matter what they do or don’t do, that they will go to heaven when they die. It’s enough to make a nervo... »
Jesus, the Risen Savior
Johanna-Ruth Dobschiner was a young Jewish woman who survived the WWII German occupation of the Netherlands by hiding in attics and behind false walls in the homes of the... »