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Gifts From My Mother: Four Powerful Parenting Principles

Written by Andrea West

My mother taught me many things by word and example. She has always been “in front of me,” leaving a path for me to follow in many areas of life. Here are four parenting principles...

One Incredible Goal

Written by Eddie Johnson

The Bible focuses on one fundamental outcome, one incredible goal—for God to increase His family! This is the incredible human potential. King David of Israel once asked the awesome Creator...

Spiritual Report Card

Written by Karissa Carter

Are we making the grade when it comes to our character? When was the last time you received a report card? From the time we enter first grade until the day we graduate from college, we are...

How Full Is Your Life?

Written by Leslie M. Schwartz

How full is your glass? Even when we’re focusing on the positive things of this world, we need to make sure we’re intentionally creating room for God to pour out His blessings into our...

Hopelessness to Hopefulness: Dealing With the Suicide of a Loved One

Written by Janel Johnson

With the new calendar year comes the accompanying resolutions that many make to pursue and achieve happiness. Yet for many, hopelessness is a constant companion. Some find it difficult to write the...

Two Kinds of Impossible

Written by Mike Bennett

What does the Bible say about things that are impossible, and what can we learn from two kinds of impossible? As we begin a new year, many of us are thinking of our goals and priorities for the...

Teaching Children About the Sabbath: Moving From Our Time to God’s Time

Written by Todd Carey

When most members of the Church of God, a Worldwide Association, began to observe God’s seventh-day Sabbath, they also learned that the Sabbath begins at Friday sunset and ends at Saturday...

Leaving a Legacy

Written by Barbara Lee

What will they say about me when I’m gone? The memorial service on that hot and sunny Father’s Day taught me a powerful lesson of friendship. There were three eulogies at my...

How Am I Steering My Tongue?

Written by Vicki Willoughby

It has been said that words frame our world. I’ve found that learning to guide my tongue can be a real challenge. Lately I have turned my thoughts to how I am using my words and how they are...