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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... »

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... »

Salt of the earth

Salt of the earth

Peter Amsterdam

“You are the salt of the earth.”—Matthew 5:13 As Christians, one of the things we strive for is to be agents of change in the lives of others and ultimately in society. T... »

Enduring hardship

Enduring hardship

Maria Fontaine

As Christians, we aren’t exempted from the difficulties of this life, even if some think we should be. If we have the expectation that our faith should shield us from pro... »

A heart full of joy

A heart full of joy

Maria Fontaine

The joy God can give you enables you to be happy even if things aren’t perfect in your earthly situation, because it reaches beyond that. God promises that things will tu... »

Planning for success

Planning for success

Peter Amsterdam

Faced with a major project or challenge? You probably have a general idea of where you want to go, but it takes a strategy, a plan of the steps to take in order to reach... »

Mud and palaces

Mud and palaces

Maria Fontaine

As much as we would like it, life is not always as wonderful as we’d wish, and we sometimes find ourselves having to brave the tumult of experiences that are hard to bear... »

The rock

The rock

Peter Amsterdam

My wife Maria and I recently returned from a trip to Switzerland where we stayed with some friends who live by a lake. While there, I would often look out the window at t... »

Candle on a candlestick

Candle on a candlestick

Peter Amsterdam

Manifesting God’s love to those whom He places in our path each day is at the heart of Christian life. Writing about this, the apostle Paul went so far as to say, “the lo... »