Columns
Editor's Introduction
A Love Story
In the Bible, God often uses metaphors or word pictures to describe our relationship with Him; for example, a shepherd and sheep, a father and child, … »
Why suffering
Most people try not to think about it more than they have to, but there's no denying it: There's a lot of suffering in the world. Innocents are killed … »
Featured Articles
The father and the lost sons
In Luke chapter 15, Jesus told the following story: There was a man who had two sons. And the younger of them said to his father, “Father, give me the … »
Meeting my best Friend
I was 21 when I read the Bible for the first time. Someone had suggested I read the Gospel of John first, but I knew so little about the Bible at the … »
Personal Accounts
Squirrel power
“Miserable!” That was the only way to describe how I was feeling that day. My husband had had to travel—again!—And there I was alone with our four chi … »
The many roles of Jesus in my life
When I was a little child, Jesus was like Santa Claus to me. I knew He could see if I was naughty or nice. If I wanted something, I could ask Him for … »
Quiet Moments
Why is it important to spend time alone with God?
All relationships take time. A relationship with God, while unlike other relationships in many ways, still follows the rules of other relationships. T … »
Being with God
If there is anything that Easter reminds us, it is that “salvation”—God’s wonderful gift of peace with Him in this life and in the life to come—is not … »
From Jesus with Love
Meet Me in the morning
You do well to take time with Me first thing in the morning, for without Me, you wouldn’t go far. I am wisdom, I am strength, and I am love. As I told … »
The sanctuary
I see your struggles and hear your calls for help. When you feel all alone, I am with you. I feel your heartaches, and wait for you to draw near to Me … »
