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Make the Spring Festivals a Family Affair

Written by Karen Meeker

Soon the annual cycle of God’s festivals will begin again. Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread are some of my favorites, especially for families. God does not leave parents without...

Marvels of Creation and the Christian Life

Written by Chant’a Collier

At the aquarium we saw an amazing sight! It seemed like a mythical creature come to life, but then it reminded me of being a Christian in today’s darkened world. This year my husband and I...

Don’t Leave Home Without Praying

Written by Barbara Lee

No matter what happens in the morning, I have decided I will not leave home without praying. A recent incident reinforced that decision. I believe I must not leave home without praying to God....

Spiritual Examination: How Deep Is Your Focus?

Written by Johnathan Armstrong

When we examine ourselves spiritually, do we just look at the surface—or do we employ a high-powered spiritual transmission electron microscope? As Passover quickly approaches, we are to be...

Becoming Peacemakers

Written by Sarah Henderson

Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers” (Matthew 5:9). We all desire peaceful and fulfilling relationships, but we don’t always know how to achieve them. No one wants conflict...

Self-Examination Doesn’t Stop With Passover

Written by Susan Scott Smith

An incident during the Feast of Unleavened Bread last year taught me lessons about the year-round process of self-examination, repentance and change. The Spring Festival season is a very special...

Is Worry Consuming You?

Written by Vicki Willoughby

I don’t want to be consumed by worry anymore! I’ve found that focusing on God’s encouraging promises can help. So many times in my life I have found myself submerged to the point...

Keep Your Eye on the Ball!

Written by Sam Travers

My baseball coach stressed the importance of focusing on the ball—and it’s a lesson that I’ve found can help in every aspect of life. “Keep your eye on the ball.”...

Thanking God for Delays

Written by Nancy Diraison

Most people do not enjoy having delays interfere with their plans, but through them I’ve found we can learn patience and grow in trust in God. Twenty years ago I had one of those many...