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The star singers

The star singers

Anna Perlini

When my children were young, we read about an old tradition that existed in various parts of Europe since the Middle Ages. Groups of children and young people would go ho... »

Silent nights

Silent nights

Marie Alvero

Weary. That used to be my word for December. Yes, I know it doesn't convey the true wonder of the season. But the days are hard and long, and by this time of year, I have... »

The ultimate proof

The ultimate proof

Chris Mizrany

How quickly Christmas has come again! The days, weeks, and months fly by, and I end up being both surprised and resigned to reaching another Christmas season. Not that I... »

Love in the workplace

Love in the workplace

Sally García

No, I’m not talking about coffee break romances, but rather about whether it’s possible to run a successful business with love. An article in the Harvard Business Review... »

Opportunities for love

Opportunities for love

There’s an important and easily missed form of love that’s manifested in the small matters. For example, helping a person in need, preferring them over ourselves, showing... »

God’s touches

God’s touches

Not long ago, some friends of ours wanted to move to another country to explore new work possibilities and be closer to their family. Though they had countless difficulti... »

A 1 Corinthians 13 life

A 1 Corinthians 13 life

Chris Mizrany

I was reading 1 Corinthians 13 today, and meditating on the practical application of the verses. I wrote down my thoughts and hope they’ll be an inspiration to you. Thoug... »

An enduring romance

An enduring romance

Marie Alvero

I recently had the opportunity to be around a couple who had 35+ years of marriage under their belt. Watching the way they interacted with each other raised the marriage... »

The eccentric couple

The eccentric couple

Anna Perlini

I first met Danica and Milic over 13 years ago. They were already affectionately known as “the grandparents on the mountain,” because the name of the small village where... »

The bond of kindness

The bond of kindness

Elsa S.

When I think back on my unforgettable freshman semester in college, an image of a six-foot-five, lanky fellow with longish black hair comes to mind. Steve was a senior in... »

Kings and queens

Kings and queens

Keith Phillips

Some years ago there was a popular song about righting all the wrongs in the world. I don’t remember all the words, but the gist of it was “If I were king of the world, I... »

Shine your light!

Shine your light!

Anna Perlini

I first met Marina almost 20 years ago at a workshop organized by a Japanese NGO for Bosnian refugee women. She was warm and friendly and was definitely adding her own ve... »

How to make a difference

How to make a difference

Maria Fontaine

A sad part of my day is when I listen to the news. Almost everything is about people facing terrible situations. Both Christians and non-Christians face very painful suff... »