A change of plans
We were on our way to visit a dear friend in the hospital. It was going to be a long ride by bus and subway, and we wanted to get there before the end of visiting hours.... »
Volume 26.05 | May 2025
Trees in the desert
Coming from the lush tropical greenery of the rain forest where I once lived in Uganda, Africa, I was overwhelmed by the contrast of the rocky terrain of the Middle East.... »
Keys to happier living
As Christians, we are not exempt from problems, challenges, and the difficulties of everyday life, and the stress these can produce. The difference, however, is that we h... »
The traveling professor
I was listening to a podcast when this quote stood out to me: “Pain is a traveling professor. Pain knocks and the wise say: ‘Come in—sit with me. Teach me what I must kno... »
Balance is not the right word for it
I read an article from a life coach about the myth of a “balanced life.” He was saying that the expectation that we are able to juggle exactly the right amount of sleep,... »
Forgiveness
“If my brother offends me, how many times shall I forgive him?” someone once asked Jesus, before offering a hopeful guess. “Seven times?” “No, seventy times seven!” was J... »
Why should I forgive?
Question: Why should I forgive others who have done things that hurt me? Wouldn’t that absolve them from guilt? Why should I let them off the hook like that? Answer: No m... »
Striving for peace
I visited a friend who asked for advice about a problem he was having. A former colleague had moved on and started his own business in direct competition. He had taken so... »
Light in the darkness
It was the end of 1974. I was 18 and had made the trip overland from London to India with a few friends via the so-called “hippie trail.” We traveled through Istanbul, Te... »
Casting all your cares
Come to Me with all your burdens, worries and concerns and find My promised rest for your soul (Matthew 11:28–29). Your burdens may be too heavy for you to bear, but they... »