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The Basics of Meaningful Conversation 101

Written by Karen Meeker

Communication can be tricky. Here are some tips. The other day I read a post from a friend that brought a smile to my face. Her family recently received a blessing times two—twins. The...

A Spiritual Multipoint Inspection

Written by Taylor Tootle

When I heard that a man I respected had expressed fear he wouldn’t enter the Kingdom of God, it made me think. When was the last time I checked my spiritual oil or stopped to look around to...

Teaching the Way of Give to Our Children

Written by Amanda Weiss

A mother’s job is never done, but are we so busy that we are neglecting an important aspect of our children’s character? Have you ever heard “The Mom Song”? Sung to the...

Science Can’t Fix Our Problems

Written by Johnathan Armstrong

Science is a wonderful tool, but it can be misused. The human tendency toward evil is a big part of the reason we can’t solve all of our problems by ourselves. Even if we don’t realize...

Do We Work Too Much?

Written by John Columbo

Some people don’t go above and beyond in their work. But some go overboard. God’s priorities help us find the balance. Henry David Thoreau wrote in his book Walden: “Men labor...

What Our First Baby Taught Me: Real Love Is Caring for Others

Written by Les McCullough

When you are young and distracted, it’s hard to understand some of the most amazing experiences yet to come. Here’s what I learned holding our baby daughter for the first time. How do...

Pearls Before Breakfast

Written by Hervé Irion

An intriguing social experiment during morning rush hour got me thinking about our daily priorities and the real values. I received an email about a man in a Metro station in Washington, D.C., who...

Anger: “It Injures Me”

Written by Eddie Foster

Anger is an all-too-familiar “gateway” feeling that can lead to more destructive behaviors. What does God’s Word tell us about managing this feeling? Those of us who enjoy a...

Rising to Fight Again

Written by Lynn Marshall

From the Tour de France to the World Equestrian Games, feats of perseverance amaze us. These stories of physical endurance can inspire us in our spiritual quest. Cadel Evans, twice runner-up in...