Good—or upright?
I recently came across an interesting verse that fits with this issue’s main theme of goodness. I had read it before, but this time it made more of an impression on me.In... »
Volume 14.07 | July 2013
A true Good Samaritan
Recently, after reading an article on the BBC News website[ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-12043294], I found myself faced with a few tough questions. The article, a... »
Quarks in His glory
Peter and I were taking a few days’ break at a small beach town. One late afternoon, I was taking a walk along the beach, when I looked up to find one of the most stunnin... »
My life’s heroes
It was 1977, and Karl and I had left Germany in a camper the previous year. Our journey had already taken us through Italy, what was then Yugoslavia, Greece, Turkey, Iran... »
Goodness—the exemplary fruit
Christians are expected to be good people. In fact, many non-Christians expect more from Christians than they do from themselves or anyone else. Jesus Himself told His fi... »
What is beautiful?
I recently did a search for how often the word “beautiful” appears in the Bible. I found out that the Old Testament is full of beautiful women. Sara was beautiful.[[See G... »
Martha’s transformation
I first met Martha as she was sitting on a bench in the park where I was taking my baby for a walk. My husband and I had been married for two years, and we had just had o... »
A mother’s choice
None of her friends or family understands why she has done it, and most of them would like to shake her out of her foolishness. Their objections make sense. After all, Ma... »
Teacher unaware
The weather was perfect, and most of my friends were looking forward to a relaxing holiday weekend, but not me. A recent bout of illness had left me far behind in my scho... »
The goodness of God
The goodness of God endures continually.—Psalm 52:1 Good things show up in our lives in a myriad of ways: friends and family, health and happiness, a roof overhead and fo... »
More than a speck
As you take time to be filled with Me, I always replenish your resources. The more you give Me of yourself, the more I can give you of Myself—My love, My power, My anoint... »