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Mardi Gras: Should It Be on the Christian Calendar?

Written by Peter Gabriel

Mardi Gras is marked by wild parades and raucous parties in places like New Orleans and Rio de Janeiro. So in what way is it connected to Christianity? How much do you know about all the various...

Handiwork of the Master

Written by Joshua Travers

How can we get to know God better? Here are two ways that will help us get to know our great Creator and loving Father. Do you want to get to know God better? The answer should be, “Yes,...

Learning Compassion

Written by Lori Bryant

I’m learning that to show compassion means deeply understanding that I am my brother’s keeper. I am my brother’s keeper. I’m learning that the Bible is very clear that we...

Ruth: A Woman of Character and Faith

Written by Sarah Henderson

The story of Ruth is a story of challenge, loyalty, faith, character and God’s blessing. What can we learn from Ruth, an inspiring woman of faith? In the biblical story, we meet Ruth in the...

All Things Work Together for Good

Written by Kathlyn Mae M. Tiu

In the midst of trials, we might pray, “Lord, I know it’s all part of your plan. Just please help me get through this!” Sometimes life seems unfair. For those who have recently...

I Am My Mother’s Keeper

Written by Peter Gabriel

My mother’s life and death have taught me many things. In her waning years, I came to recognize my responsibility—that I am my mother’s keeper. On Nov. 19, 2012, my family and...

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...