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Bringing Joy to Those at Home During the Feast

Written by Barbara Lee

There are many ways we can remember and encourage brethren who can’t go to the Feast of Tabernacles this year. Here is one approach. Can you even imagine having to stay home from the Feast...

Giving Your Children a Great Feast!

Written by Becky Bennett

As we know, a child’s view of the Feast can be different from an adult’s. Here are some ideas on how to make this a truly wonderful Feast for your children! As adults, our anticipation of...

How to Control Your Mind

Written by Sarah Henderson

Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “A man is what he thinks about all day long.” If so, is our mind becoming more like God? What does the Bible say about how to control your mind? The other...

Being Different

Written by Kathlyn Mae Tiu

We all want to be accepted, and we hate being thought of as not normal. But being different can make a real difference in the world! As I wake up and face another day, I notice that everything...

Lessons From My Teeth

Written by Chant’a Collier

Braces at my age? Here are some life lessons I learned through this unexpected choice and challenge. After what I thought was going to be a normal dental appointment, I was surprised when my...

Trusting God More Than You Trust Your Fear

Written by Barbara Lee

In challenges and trials, I’ve found that difficult decisions can become clearer if I trust God more than I trust my fear. I was worried. I was fearful. I was confused. At the same time, I...

“That Is Why You Fail”

Written by Andrew Travers

Knowing and really believing that God can do the impossible makes all the difference. That’s what the Bible calls faith. In the second Star Wars movie made, The Empire Strikes Back, Luke...

Superwomen of the Bible: Where’s My Cape?

Written by Kathleen Giza

We can have very high expectations of ourselves, and others may judge us by very high standards. When we get discouraged, where can we turn for realistic encouragement? Apprehensively, I sat down...

Trial by Fire: Simplify Your Life

Written by Susan Scott Smith

Revisiting a fiery trial has taught me many lessons about what is truly important in life. Pictures from this summer’s wildfires reminded me of our fiery trial in May. Our garage burned...