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Grow in Winter

Written by Johnathan Armstrong

Winter can be a tough time of year physically and spiritually. But God wants us to grow and produce fruit—even in winter! I received a Christmas card that said, “Merry Christmas, I...

A Tale of Two Sisters

Written by Chant’a Collier

Sisters are a wonderful blessing from God. Some are our sisters by birth; others are given to us as part of our larger family, the Church. In Matthew 12:48-50 Jesus said, “Who is My mother...

Left Behind: A Story About 19 Lost Figs

Written by Nancy Diraison

Fig trees are featured in many interesting ways in the Scriptures and can teach us more lessons as we study them. Here’s what I’m learning from my tree. The first time fig trees are...

Learning Responsibility

Written by Larry Murray

Winston Churchill said, “The price of greatness is responsibility.” What are the responsibilities of a Christian man? How can we grow in them? Most of us understand that at some point...

Virtuous Woman: A Catalog of Virtues

Written by Karen Meeker

I have found studying into the characteristics of the virtuous woman fascinating. Here is a short list of virtues I’ve found helpful. Virtue is defined as the quality of being morally good...

Can You Get Happiness for Christmas?

Written by Camille Reding

In the last few days before Christmas, many people are focusing on what they want to get to make them happy. But can presents make us truly happy? So many people look forward to the gifts they...

Tragedy in Newtown: Who’s Really to Blame?

Written by Peter M. Gabriel

After the brutal mass murder of 20 first graders and eight adults in Newtown, Connecticut, everyone wonders, Why? Who is really to blame? The tragic school shooting last Friday, Dec. 14, in...

A Nice Surprise

Written by Barbara Lee

We often aren’t aware of how things we are involved in affect others. Finding out can be an encouraging surprise! There are many types of surprises in life—some bad and some good. Nice...

Just One Bite

Written by Nancy Diraison

Disregard for God’s laws has led to a desperately tainted food supply. Is there a lesson in this that goes beyond what’s on the menu? While dining out with friends recently, a thought...