If You Go, I’ll Go
Were you ever invited to an event that you’d never been to before, where you felt a bit of trepidation? And in that situation, possibly you told your best friend, “If you... »
Volume 27.08 | August 2026
No tears in heaven
I have learned to appreciate every gift, big or small, that comes to me from the One from whom all blessings flow. The freedom of finding your identity in Jesus and knowi... »
Never alone
The author of the book of Ecclesiastes penned these timeless words of wisdom, “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3... »
What angels long for
I have often been intrigued by the scripture where, after speaking of the preaching of the gospel and the salvation of believers, the Bible says, “Even angels long to loo... »
A pandemic of loneliness
Many news articles are alerting us that a plague worse than COVID is ravaging countries around the world, one with silent symptoms but lethal aftereffects. Some have labe... »
Light in the Golden Years
As an empty nester, I’ve found that the twilight years of life hold a unique sense of quietude. My bustling home of previous years has transitioned into silence, and the... »
The power of silence
Henri Nouwen wrote, “When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving advice, solution... »
A gift to be found
Loneliness is a slow burn as you go day after day without the connections and intimacy needed to feel fully alive. The changes in society over the past decades have resul... »
A friend of Jesus
Jesus said, “You are my friends if you do what I command you” (John 15:14). Our priorities in life should be to love God with all our heart, soul and mind, and to love ou... »
Answers from God
For all the negative things we say to ourselves, God has given us His positive responses in the Bible. You say, “It’s impossible.” God says, “All things are possib... »
Always with you
I am with you always, My presence surrounds you, I go before you, and I never leave or forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:8). Even at those times when you feel alone in the worl... »