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Set Apart for God

Written by Melody Hess

In this world, acceptance by peers seems to trump just about everything else. What does the Bible say about fitting in with the world as opposed to standing out for God? As we go about our daily...

Teach Little Kids About Money

Written by Becky Bennett

Your child may be too young for an allowance, but he or she’s not too young to be introduced to the all-important right approach to money. Ever read the poem “Smart” in Shel...

Healthy Bible Study Meals

Written by Amanda Weiss

When it comes to Bible study, am I a Rice-A-Roni Christian? Comparing three eating experiences gave me some insight into my spiritual diet as well. Recently, my husband and I went out to dinner at...

Keeping the Feast of Tabernacles While Achieving Success in College

Written by Erin Tootle

Since Church of God members take God’s command to observe the Feast of Tabernacles seriously, they run into the challenge of taking time off from college and work. What strategies are most...

Avoiding Lust: “I Have Made a Covenant With My Eyes”

Written by John Columbo

God created sexual attraction to strengthen the wonderful blessing of marriage. But today it is used too often in ways that weaken and destroy marriages. Christian men are called to be faithful and...

Am I Blessed and Happy—Like a Tree?

Written by Laura La Ravia

Poets and Christians can be inspired by—and learn a lot from—a tree. As I pondered one of my favorites, I thought about the fruit God expects me to produce during this festival season....

The Power of a Tweet

Written by Janel Johnson

A first-ever youth camp experience connected us to lessons of God’s care for all creatures great and small. After our summer camp experience, I found this news item kind of ironic: Billie...

How Parental Patience Pays Off: And Then One Day, It Happened!

Written by Todd Carey

As a parent, it can be frustrating to watch our children avoid or put off something that could be good for them. My experiences as a child and a parent convince me that sometimes patience can pay...

Two Queens Proclaim a Fast

Written by Karen Meeker

These two queens were worlds apart, and the fasts they proclaimed were diametrically opposite in attitude and purpose. Growing up, I never remember having heard the word fasting. Not, that is, until...