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Your last day

Your last day

Marie Story

Here’s a question for you: How would you live if you knew this day was your last day on earth? This question is presented in hundreds of motivational books, seminars, and... »

The kind deed that backfired

The kind deed that backfired

Amy Joy Mizrany

I don’t know a time when my heart had felt quite so hurt. I had done a favor for a friend, and now I heard that he thought I had malicious feelings towards him. For reaso... »

My one

My one

Marie Alvero

What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds... »

Controlling a raging fire

Controlling a raging fire

Chris Mizrany

I’ve always had a busy mind and a quick mouth. When I was younger, I used it as a self-preservation mechanism to deflect attention from my own lacks or faults. I found my... »

Boomerang

Boomerang

When I was a little girl, I went to my first circus. There, before my awestruck eyes, were three rings in full action—performing animals in one, and acrobats leaping and... »

Perfect timing

Perfect timing

Today I was reminded of a miracle God did in answer to prayer. I am sure He answers my prayers every day and those of billions of others around the world; it’s just that... »

Lord, Teach Us to Pray

Lord, Teach Us to Pray

Marie Alvero

Recently I received a call from my daughter, who was a few hours away with her friends; they were going to attend a concert. They had excitedly purchased tickets months i... »

Hearing God’s Whispers

Hearing God’s Whispers

Simon Bishop

I’ve always believed that prayer is not only speaking to God, but seeking His guidance as well, and then taking the time to listen to His still, small voice [[see 1 Kings... »

Prayer pointers

Prayer pointers

Natalia Nazarova

Variety is the spice of life. This certainly has proven to be true in my prayer life. Here are a few things that have worked for me at different times. Prayer list. When... »

Why I follow Jesus

Why I follow Jesus

Rosane Pereira

When I was about 13, troubles in my family, a friend dying in a car accident, and the influence of an atheist teacher caused me to doubt the existence of God. So, I decla... »

Getting Closer

Getting Closer

Uday Paul

On a recent trip to Greece, I visited the Areopagus in Athens. Thousands of years ago, this rocky knoll was the site of a judicial court that had extensive authority over... »

The power of a simple prayer

The power of a simple prayer

Joyce Suttin

It seemed like an eternity since we had last prayed together in our home, but the Lord had a plan for renewing our relationship with Him. I was surprised at how uncomplic... »