Blogs

The Light on a Hill

Written by Lynn Marshall

An experience getting lost on a dark night during my childhood taught me some important lessons that I still value today. My “backyard” growing up as a child in Australia was as ideal...

How to Help Your Kids With Homework

Written by Susan Scott Smith

Homework—it’s an opportunity for your child to practice and perfect skills learned at school. Here are some tips for parents dealing with its challenges. One of the least-liked words...

For Pépère

Written by Jeremy Lallier

My grandfather wasn’t famous. But he was special to my family, and he was special to God. Even when the world cannot, God will remember my pépère. No one ever opens a history...

We Stand to Inherit a Lot!

Written by Becky Bennett

Inheritances today can come with problems—squabbling heirs, hurt, anger and, of course, grief. I long for an inheritance that has none of these issues! I remember playing the Game of Life...

The Feast of Tabernacles: Is It Worth It?

Written by Josh Travers

For seven days God’s people live in temporary dwellings—away from their everyday lives. Doing so requires sacrifice and a lot of work. Is the Feast of Tabernacles worth it? A high...

Can We Feel Safe in Troubled Times?

Written by Nancy Diraison

We face danger from many directions, but we serve a God who promises to protect us. Here is a story of God’s protection in my life. The news is filled with stories of people being hurt or...

Learning From Esther

Written by Sue Ellison

Queen Esther’s inspiring biblical example gives us insight into how we can have faith and courage in the face of our trials and challenges. Queen Esther, the heroine in the book of Esther,...

Learning Our Way Through Trials

Written by Gloria Carey

When we go through trials, we tend to ask, “Why?” But the book of Job reveals another question we should be asking. It’s no secret—just turn on the evening news and you...

How to “Wait” on God

Written by Sarah Henderson

“I wait for You.” That’s what the psalmist David said many times. As humans, we tend to be impatient. How can we find the ability to truly wait on God? David wrote Psalm 25 in...