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The art of caring

The art of caring

Maria Fontaine

My prayer is that in all the busyness of life, in the abundance of urgent needs and priorities, we don’t lose sight of how important love is—both in the big picture and i... »

Looking outwards

Looking outwards

Peter Amsterdam

Life can be so incredibly busy, and that can hinder our spiritual lives. It can be a struggle to find the time to commune with God, to spend time in His presence and in H... »

The prayer principle

The prayer principle

Peter Amsterdam

“Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when He finished, one of His disciples said to Him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray.’” [[Luke 11:1 ESV]] Prayer was an integral part of... »

Bitter or better

Bitter or better

Maria Fontaine

Everyone has times in their past that they look upon as “dark nights”—tragedies or difficulties that were largely beyond their control and sometimes the direct result of... »

In the midst of fire

In the midst of fire

Jewel Roque

Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, and their pal, Daniel, were four young men who might have passed into obscurity if not for some remarkable things that happened in their live... »

The wise and unwise leader 

The wise and unwise leader 

David Brandt Berg

A good executive is not a boss—he is a servant! Jesus wasn’t just trying to teach His disciples humility when He said, “Whoever desires to become great among you, let him... »

Just do it!

Just do it!

Peter Amsterdam

Every day, when you step out the door to go to work or on an appointment, or to take the kids to school or the park, or when you’re at home working or cooking or cleaning... »

On the cusp of the year

On the cusp of the year

Peter Amsterdam

When I come to the end of one year and am on the cusp of the next, I’m generally optimistic about what’s ahead. I like to rejoice in the victories of the past year, the p... »

God outdoes Himself

God outdoes Himself

Ronan Keane

The baby’s first cry rings out, the umbilical cord is cut, and the proud parents and everyone else present—whether it’s an obstetrician and attendants in a gleaming hospi... »

Through a glass darkly

Through a glass darkly

Maria Fontaine

The Bible tells us that we see through a glass darkly. This refers to our limited ability to grasp the full spiritual realities of heaven, but I believe that our limited... »