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What faith knows

What faith knows

Maria Fontaine

When I look at some of the men and women in the Bible, at a quick glance they seem to be so confident, so certain of everything. Next to such seemingly unwavering faith,... »

Free agents

Free agents

Peter Amsterdam

Have you ever been faced with important decisions and needed explicit direction, only to feel as if God was in silent mode?—Right when you would most like Him to give a p... »

Getting the best results

Getting the best results

Maria Fontaine

When you have so much to do, slowing things down and taking time to meditate, getting your mind off the work at hand and onto Jesus could be the last thing you feel like... »

The Bread of life

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... »

Setting the menu

Setting the menu

Peter Amsterdam

Christians who are interested in spiritual growth recognize that spending time taking in and absorbing God’s Word is of utmost importance. It is within the Bible that we... »

God does something new

God does something new

Peter Amsterdam

When Jesus rose from the dead, His resurrection was the first phase of God’s new creation, a new kind of existence—a human body was transformed by the power of God into o... »

God in you

God in you

Peter Amsterdam

We all need to have faith in ourselves—or rather faith that God is in us and that He can use us. Since God uses individuals to do His work, we have to believe that we’re... »

The key of simplicity

The key of simplicity

Peter Amsterdam

Our true treasures are not money and possessions. Our true treasures are the kingdom of God, His love and interaction in our lives, our salvation, God’s provision and car... »

Le secret de la simplicité

Le secret de la simplicité

Peter Amsterdam

Nos vrais trésors ne sont ni l’argent ni les possessions matérielles. Nos vrais trésors sont le royaume de Dieu, son amour et sa présence dans notre vie, notre salut, sa... »

New year, new commitments

New year, new commitments

Peter Amsterdam

The beginning of a new year is such an interesting time. We often think back over our experiences of the past year as well as look ahead to what the new year will bring.... »

Timeless carols

Timeless carols

Peter Amsterdam

Something I’ve always loved about Christmas is listening to and singing the beautiful Christmas carols that have been written over the centuries. I like them so much that... »

Those dirty shepherds

Those dirty shepherds

Maria Fontaine

“There were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.”—Luke 2:8 NIV When I was a child, one of my favorite pictures of Jesus de... »

A challenging thought

A challenging thought

Peter Amsterdam

Recently I came across a familiar Bible verse, which I’ve read, heard, and even quoted hundreds of times, but when meditating on it, thinking of its practical application... »