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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....

5 Things Our Father Does That Parents Should Do

Written by John Columbo

God is the ultimate parent. We are to use His example as a blueprint for how to parent our children. Striving to be like God can help us be the best parents possible. Children have a constant need...

What Fruit Are You Known For?

Written by Joshua Travers

Johnny Appleseed was known by the fruit he planted as he traveled. We are also known for our fruit. What kind of fruit are you known for in your life? There’s a famous folk legend about a...

Wealth and the Kingdom of God

Written by Eddie Foster

Almost everyone wants to be wealthy, but it seems those who are wealthy are often criticized. Is wealth good or evil? What does the Bible say? Think of what comes to mind when you hear these names...