The challenge of change
For many people, coming to know and accept Christ is a life-changing event. For example, immediately after he met and talked with Jesus, Zacchaeus’ entire life was turned... »
Volume 16.10 | October 2015
The bookmark
I’m sitting here staring at the side of my computer screen, where I’ve stuck one of the cutest little bookmarks I’ve ever owned. It has a picture of a mother hugging a li... »
Jewels of the deep
Always on the lookout for something pretty, I noticed a small nugget of smooth glass as I walked along the beach. When it’s smooth and polished, an ordinary piece of glas... »
Tears and mends
When I was a child, my mother used to keep a pile of clothes to mend, mostly belonging to us kids, by the sewing machine, and she would patiently work on them every Satur... »
Out of my comfort zone
Recently, I had the uneasy feeling that I needed a change, but I couldn’t quite put my finger on what it was. I had a nagging feeling, but I didn’t make much effort to do... »
Formula of five: spiritual growth
He set himself to seek God ... and as long as he sought the Lord, God made him prosper. [[2 Chronicles 26:5 ESV]] If you want to be physically fit, you have to eat right,... »
Farewell to an old friend
My elderly mother was on the phone. “The next time you visit, would you mind looking in the garage? Your brother is helping clean it out, and he came across some of your... »
Turning dreams into reality
To one degree or another, just about all of us are unsatisfied with ourselves and our circumstances—and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. A certain amount of dissatisfa... »
One man’s trash
When we lack faith, we miss miracles that are trying to be delivered to us. Life is a lot about having the faith to see possibilities that others might overlook. Take app... »
In need of a makeover?
There are countless people whose lives have been changed by an encounter with Jesus, both within and beyond the context of Bible history. Paul is often rightly cited as a... »
Learning equals progress
Take a look at the natural world. Look at the plants as they sprout new leaves and the flowers as they blossom. Look at the little birds as they learn how to take flight... »