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The Mercy of God

Written by Hervé Irion

Have you ever been discouraged because you thought that God would never forgive a sin you had committed? One story in the Bible exemplifies very well the mercy of God. In John 8 we find the...

What Am I Supposed to Learn From This?

Written by Judy Swanson

It is tough to face trials, so it’s important to learn and grow by dealing with them. What am I supposed to learn? How many times have you asked this question while in the midst of a severe...

The Gift of Attention

Written by Todd Carey

Children need attention—they demand it. If they don’t get attention from their parents with positive actions, they may seek it with negative actions or seek it elsewhere. Pay attention...

Celebrating the Day of Entitlement—I Mean, Thanksgiving

Written by Adam Sanders

Has the attitude of Thanksgiving become a lost cause? American Thanksgiving is coming up Nov. 24, though it seems to get less attention every year. It’s the national holiday that is tucked...

Which One of the 10? (Christ’s Teaching on Thanksgiving)

Written by Gary Black

Jesus healed 10 lepers. How do their responses teach us the difference between appreciation and heartfelt thanksgiving? Lepers were unclean outcasts! No one wanted to be around them for fear that...

Love in Action: Prayer Plus

Written by Rachel Koenig

My daughter’s caring concern helped me focus on something more I can do for those suffering trials. I was having a conversation with my young daughter tonight after hearing that a dear...

Making a Difference, One Child at a Time

Written by Dee Kilough

Myrtle Sullivan didn’t allow her disabilities to define her. She found ways to show her love, and the children at church loved her back! The children are adults now, but they knew and loved...

Why All the Riots in the Streets?

Written by Ron Kelley

Today there’s a lot of anger at injustice and corruption, a lot of disillusionment and frustration and a lot of the mob mentality. But what’s behind these trends and the wave of riots on...

A Mother Looks at the Fifth Commandment

Written by Aimee Lemen

How does God expect parents to view parental honor? Having recently lost my own mother, I have been contemplating all things parenthood and, particularly, motherhood. My mother was an amazing...