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The game of hearts

The game of hearts

Anna Perlini

How about playing a game where you compete only with yourself and get to do some good in the process? How about the “Game of Hearts”? Last year, my daughter discovered he... »

Godly free play

Godly free play

Neve Spicer

Jesus has a special place in His heart for children, and, as Christians, we are called to follow in His footsteps and try to raise our children with the knowledge of God... »

31 cents

31 cents

Frank Steele

Wow, that’s a lot of money, I thought. Well, relatively speaking. I walk through my neighborhood for errands and exercise, and I’ll often spot coins on the sidewalk or st... »

The ride

The ride

Marie Alvero

A few months ago, on a muggy Saturday, our family made the much-anticipated trip to a big theme park. Our teenagers, undaunted by hot sun and crowds, were looking forward... »

Be like the Master

Be like the Master

Martin McTeg

The New Year is already here and I am still contemplating what my resolution should be. I am not overweight and I get enough exercise, so those won’t do for me. I was act... »

Keep watch over my hands

Keep watch over my hands

Elsa S.

The Bible has a lot to say about the power of what we say. One of my favorite verses is “Set a guard over my mouth, Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.”[[Psalm 141... »

Don’t worry, be happy!

Don’t worry, be happy!

Mara Hodler

There are some things I’m good at: I can clean, organize, delegate, and plan like a boss. I can cook well enough to get paid to do it, and I can write pretty well. But I... »

Joy and good times

Joy and good times

Marie Alvero

Here’s a great verse: “The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore; they ate, they drank and they were happy.”[[1 Kings 4:20 NIV]] I have... »

God, Greek, and great hope

God, Greek, and great hope

Chris Mizrany

In spite of every indication that there are difficult times ahead, I’m excited about this new year! I’m enthusiastic about striving for new goals and pushing myself beyon... »

Resolutions and results

Resolutions and results

Li Lian

I watched an online video outlining several factors that are key to living an active, healthy life. One of the points was to compare the effects of sitting for long hours... »

New year, new soul

New year, new soul

K. Chesterton once said, “The object of a New Year is not that we should have a new year. It is that we should have a new soul and a new nose, new feet, a new backbone, n... »

Our Jesus 

Our Jesus 

Martin McTeg

My wife has a fondness for miniature nativities, or manger scenes, as they are sometimes called. Twenty-five years ago she made small nativity figurines as gifts for her... »

A life changed

A life changed

G. L. Ellens

One day I noticed that my dentist friend, Dr. Rina, was looking a bit sad.  We often meet for coffee, but today Rina wasn’t her usual bubbly self. I asked her what was wr... »