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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... »

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... »

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... »