Blogs

The Journey of My Christian Life in Indonesia

Written by Bellinda Simanjuntak

Are the teenage years the most exciting period? How about if you face many challenges and don’t have a chance for some of the normal teenage things? My name is Bellinda...

What’s It Like Growing Up in New Zealand?

Written by Loraine Pelesikoti

A young adult living in New Zealand explains what it is like to be a teen who lives and attends COGWA in Auckland, New Zealand. Hello, I’m Loraine Pelesikoti. If you’re...

How to Pray Effective Prayers

Written by Kendrick Diaz

Prayers come in different shapes and sizes. For some religions, prayer comes in the form of a memorized chant. Other religions twirl, dance and sing in prayer. Others pray in front of statues. ...

How to Stop Habitual Sin

Written by Eddie Foster

There are certain sins that seem to grab hold of us, dig in 9-inch nails and hold on for dear life no matter how much we twist and turn. These are the persistent, habitual sins that we are ashamed of...

What Can We Learn From Gideon?

Written by Rebekah Leyden

Gideon is one of the heroes of faith listed in Hebrews 11. What can we learn from the life and example of Gideon? The book of Judges is sometimes called “The Book of...

Friends Who Respect Each Other

Written by Emma Rae Petty

Is it important to have friends? What kind of people should we be friends with? What does God’s Word teach us about friendship? I didn’t have many friends when I was growing...

The Spiritual Tool of Self-Management

Written by Tyrone Yarde

The four best-known spiritual tools used by Christians are prayer, Bible study, meditation and fasting. But those aren’t the only spiritual tools. Through Bible study, we can uncover additional...

“I Don’t Like the Way I Look”

Written by Camila Galvez

It is easy to compare ourselves and our looks with the most beautiful people in the world. This is not what God wants us to do. It is becoming easier and easier to compare ourselves with...

Why Visit Overseas Brethren?

Written by Travis Hees

Visiting brethren in other countries can broaden our perspective. Here are some of the benefits of international travel for the Feast and FOI projects. I’ve been blessed with the...