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The Thank-You Note: Treasured Tradition or Fossil of a Bygone Era?

Written by Becky Bennett

In our electronic, computerized age, are there still reasons to teach our children to write an old-fashioned, handwritten thank-you note? In the past several years there’s been much...

God’s Treasures

Written by Chant’a Collier

Treasured heirlooms can help us understand how God cherishes His people. Is there something that you truly value? Is there something that you have that you worry about loaning to others? In the...

Should Christians Celebrate St. Valentine’s Day?

Written by Mike Bennett and Karen Meeker

Christianity is all about love, and so is St. Valentine’s Day, right? Would God want Christians to celebrate Valentine’s Day? The newscasters were lamenting a report that a particular...

My Search for the True Church

Written by Barney Rehm

There are so many churches out there, and I spent years in three of the major Christian denominations seeking to learn more of God’s truth. Here’s the story of my search for God’s...

Put on the Armor of God

Written by Mike Bennett

In our war with Satan, his society and our human weaknesses, we need spiritual help. God provides the powerful armor we need for protection—and victory! In the last post, we examined...

In Times of Trial, Why We Need an Attitude of Gratitude

Written by Lori Bryant

Can we still have the right attitude toward God when everything is falling apart? It is easy to praise God when things are going well. What happens when things are not? Can we still praise God and...

Course Corrections

Written by Robert Worsham

You’ve filed a flight plan and are on your way. But are you ready to accept course corrections in order to ensure that you arrive safely at your final destination? What part does God play in...

Word Power: Dealing With “Slurs”

Written by Todd Carey

How can we help our children use words to help others—and deal with words others use to try to hurt them? While reading the sports page last week, I came across an article about a soccer...

Is There Life After the Death of a Loved One?

Written by Susan Scott Smith

I firmly believe my loved ones will live again. But sometimes I wonder how we, the survivors, can go on. In the past few years, something my mother-in-law used to say has popped into my mind...