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....
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...
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...
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...
Written by Rachel Koenig
Watching world events has made the need for the Kingdom of God more real to me. More than ever I see the importance of listening to God through Bible study and living with urgency. I was thinking...
Written by Larry Greider
The challenge for the next generation is to build an active, creative, successful life rather than passively living the lives of others. I remember the time when one of my sons decided he was...
Written by Eddie Johnson
When I was first learning about God and His way of life, it took me a long time to fully commit to Him. In the process He got my attention with two experiences that helped build my faith. Why did...
Written by Becky Bennett
Reading to your children provides a long list of benefits! So cuddle up with your child and a good book and enjoy some guilt-free entertainment. Times spent reading books with my children have to...
Written by Judy Swanson
As a wife, it’s easy to feel your husband just isn’t listening to your input or that he doesn’t care. What should we do? How many times have I made an appointment to be at a...