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Thankful…

Written by Susan Scott Smith

Reflecting on my past Thanksgiving traditions and a recent conversation with my mother made me reflect on the importance of thankfulness. My favorite secular holiday is only days away …...

Thanksgiving—the Antidote for Greed

Written by Barbara Lee

Thanksgiving Day is increasingly overshadowed by the day following it: Black Friday. But thanksgiving is actually an antidote for what Black Friday represents. On the Tuesday prior to Thanksgiving,...

What Are You Worth?

Written by Marcia Emerson

The undercover videos of Planned Parenthood discussing the sale of organs from aborted fetuses should cause us to reflect on the true value of human life. I was nauseated after watching a 15-minute...

My Love/Hate Relationship With Fasting

Written by Susan Scott Smith

God’s people know that fasting is an important spiritual tool. But we often avoid fasting. Let’s look at some of the reasons we don’t fast and why we should. Christ taught...

We Are All French

Written by Joshua Travers

This past Friday night, tragedy struck the nation of France when terrorists attacked locations across the city of Paris. Why does this kind of violence continue? “Pray for Paris.” My...

Naaman’s Slave Girl

Written by Johnathan Armstrong

The story of Naaman’s slave girl teaches us an important lesson about how we should treat those in the world. What can we learn from this unnamed girl? The story of Naaman is one of faith,...

Is Your Oxygen Mask Secure?

Written by Camille Ballo

On my flight home from the Feast, I learned a lesson from the flight instructions. This lesson can sharpen our focus as we prepare for the spring festivals. This year I celebrated the Feast of...

There Is a War in Syria

Written by Joshua Travers

We need to watch world events, including the war in Syria, if we’re to be prepared for the coming world that all of God’s people long for. “There’s a war in...

The Feast of Trumpets: Our Only Hope

Written by Gabe Ellis

Our world desperately needs hope. What is our hope? As we approach the Feast of Trumpets, it’s important to remember that this feast reveals our only hope. “Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi....