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Modesty—It’s Not Just About the Opposite Sex

Written by Melody Hess

What are our clothing choices saying to the young men, the young women, the teens—and everyone who sees us through Facebook? Christian girls often approach the topic of modesty from the...

It’s Never Too Early or Late for Father’s Day

Written by Peter Gabriel

I lost my dad this year. As Father’s Day approaches, I’m reflecting on how much I look forward to the family reunion God, our Father, has promised. On April 25, 2011, the evening...

How Healthy Is Your Soil?

Written by Rebekah Leyden

Our lives can be likened to a tender plant. What conditions do we need to have for optimum results? It’s that long-anticipated time for all who like to plunge both hands into the earth and...

What Is Jealousy?

Written by Jedd Cole

Jealousy is a bad thing, right? So why does the Bible use it to describe God? Jealousy has a lot of bad connotations in English. I hadn’t thought much about jealousy, but assumed it was...

Hurt Feelings

Written by Susan Scott Smith

In any given day we probably witness someone who has hurt feelings over something someone said or did. As an elementary school teacher, I frequently have to deal with these emotions in my classroom....

The Greatest Book in the World

Written by Larry Greider

The Holy Bible is a priceless gift from God—and it’s a gift He wants us to use. That’s why, even in our image-based modern world, Christians should set reading the Bible as a high...

Don’t Drag Your Feet

Written by Jason Hyde

Attitude may not be everything, but my dad helped me see how pointless grudging obedience was. The biblical example of Philip also helps show the benefits of cheerfully doing what God says....

Why Are You All Up in My Business?

Written by Gloria Carey

Some things are none of our business, but sometimes we need to get to know someone else’s business in order to really help and show we care. One day one of our neighbors said something that...

My Memorial Day Surprise

Written by Mary Lee Johnston

A close encounter gave me a memorable Memorial Day—and some spiritual reminders as well. I went down to the dock in the evening on Memorial Day as I often do before sunset. This time I...