Articles: 467
Practical reflections on following Jesus in everyday choices, work, and relationships.
That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the…
Sigmund Freud, the “father of psychology” and an enemy of the Christian faith, spent much time reflecting on the “problem” of how to overcome the sense of guilt, which he believed to be the negative by-product of…
“My, it’s warm!” exclaimed Mom. “A nice, good rain is what we need to cool things off a bit.” It was Saturday, near the end of June, and the weather had been particularly hot and humid that day. Ellie’s mother had been…
Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy; When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice;…
This hymn is universally thought to be one of the greatest hymns ever authored by a woman. It can be found in nearly every hymnal or book of hymns published today. This hymn writer was a woman of great ambition and…
For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy … For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt…
As sisters in the Lord and born-again believers, I am sure we would all agree that memorizing scripture is important to our spiritual health. I have memorized many, many Scripture verses during my childhood years. Most…
This story starts in Switzerland, in the 1500s. A group of Christian believers, desiring to obey Jesus and return to the teachings of the Apostles and the early Church, separated from both the Catholic and Protestant…
Greetings to one and all in our dear Saviour’s name, Jesus Christ. Another year has passed from the present into the annals of history. Nothing that we have said or done can be recalled and re-lived. Another year is…
Over the last number of years, we have spent much of our time in Haiti serving on the mission field. From time to time, we would return to America for visits of varying lengths and reasons. Each trip back to the U.S. has…
As a child, you might think you can’t make a difference in the lives of people around you, but that is not true! Your little acts of kindness will not soon be forgotten. Being a true friend to someone who is hurting can…
Glancing up at the sun, Beto (a made-up name) quickened his already hurried pace as he approached the forest. He knew that he would need to hurry if he wanted to make it through the forest before dark. Large wildcats…
And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus –Matthew 14:28-29. Men who…
This hymn is generally considered to be one of the greatest hymns ever written and is found in nearly every hymnal or book of hymns published today. It was written by a man who was frail in body, but strong in spirit. It…
In the last couple of years, something that God has been working on in my heart is the area of submission. I don’t want to look back in a wrong way, but I see where I have failed my husband in the role that God has given…
“Why don’t we have a cure for cancer yet?” My patient asked me. I shrugged. “There are lots of different kinds of cancer,” I said. “For some, there are cures, while for others we are still learning how best to treat…
And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou…
Greetings in the worthy name of the Lord Jesus Christ. As I gaze out across the barren January landscape, I can’t help but wonder what this new year will bring. Undoubtedly, it will bring a mixture of joy and sorrow,…
When I was converted, I had never heard the term Anabaptist. I had never heard much about witnessing to others. I remember thinking about all my friends who didn’t know anything about what had just happened to me. My…
Just reading the title probably brings negative thoughts to your mind. We as humans don’t typically like to be told “no” because it goes against our nature. Sometimes we bring the “no” upon ourselves because of…
It was one of those Sunday afternoons in late spring when the sun was finally shining warmly. It was the time of year when little boys seem to have plenty of extra energy. Little Davy was sitting on the road bank with…
Can I have a fulfilled heart if there is a vision, a hope, and or a dream in my life that lies barren and unrealized? Must I go through life carrying a cross of pain and loneliness while God answers the prayers of my…
I doubt that there is a soul alive that has not been offended at one time or another. The persistent weeds of evil influence seem to sprout at every corner, testing the best of blooming relationships. The more…
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