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A Passover Lesson: Pointing the Finger

Written by Susan Scott Smith

Pointing the finger at others comes naturally to us. But the Passover season reminds us that we really need to be pointing the finger at ourselves. As a child, I remember being warned about...

Bug Patrol

Written by Andrew Travers

At camp, a friend and I searched for unwelcome bugs in the tent with a flashlight. How can we search for and get rid of the spiritual bugs in our lives? In 2008 I attended Camp Heritage. It was a...

“Don’t Worry About Tomorrow”—Easier Said Than Done?

Written by Tamara Valley

Do you have a worrying problem? Do you sometimes get overwhelmed with negative and anxious emotion? When you think about the future, do you often feel afraid? Do you ever worry … a lot?...

Beware of Envy

Written by Leon Leonard

One danger God’s people face is envy—wanting what others have. But God expects us to replace envy with peace of mind. Envy is an exceedingly powerful emotion. It will consume you,...

The Laws of Change

Written by Nancy Diraison

The spring holy days remind us that we must change. But change doesn’t just happen. Let’s look at some scientific principles to learn more about how we can change our lives. Change is...

The Language of Shared Meals

Written by Karen Meeker

A study of biblical banquets, dinners and other shared food can enrich our understanding of something we already know is meaningful and memorable. If you think back over your life and your...

Where Is Sodom Today?

Written by Joshua Travers

The story of the destruction of Sodom is recorded in the book of Genesis. Can we confirm that it actually existed and was destroyed by God? When we think of the term sin city, we usually think of...

The Cycle of Anger

Written by Joshua Travers

Anger is a powerful emotion that influences everyone to a certain extent. Sometimes this anger can have dangerous consequences. How should we deal with anger? Anger. OxfordDictionaries.com...

Are You a Spiritual Carpenter?

Written by Gabriella Kroska

The Bible likens God’s people to a spiritual building. What can we learn by comparing our spiritual development to the construction of a house? Choosing to build a house is a major decision...