Why am I here?
Whether you are a teenager, a college student, a parent of a growing family, a successful professional, or an aging senior, you will at some point ask the important quest... »
Volume 27.09 | September 2026
Fulfilling God’s purpose for our lives
The Bible teaches us that God has a purpose and a plan for each of our lives. “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared befo... »
Refreshing my perspective
I’m reading through the Bible, and something that always stands out to me are all the stories in the Old Testament that show that God had a great plan—Joseph, Esther, Dav... »
A “little” triangle
I can’t help but smile when I hear someone say, “Oh, the only musical instrument I play is the triangle!” Usually it’s meant to jokingly inform others of how unmusical th... »
Embracing faith in every season
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). These words remind us that life unfolds in seasons, each one carrying its... »
While traveling
I have traveled quite a bit by train, bus, and other means of public transportation. I have always enjoyed it, as it gives me a chance to read, reflect, and write. I als... »
Our calling
As followers of Jesus, we are not of this world (John 15:19). Our calling is to “be conformed to the image of his Son” (Romans 8:29), “transformed by the renewing of [our... »
God’s idea of perfection
Lately I’ve been thinking about the growth process, and I wanted to share a few of my thoughts with you. Jesus said: “You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Fath... »
Finding God’s will
5 steps to discover His plan for your life A recent devotional I read explained that the main point we should consider when making decisions is for our plans to align wit... »
Setting priorities
You will often find in life that there is more to do than you are realistically able to do. There will always be something you aren’t getting to, and there will always be... »