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What Should We Meditate On?

Written by Joshua Travers

The Bible has a lot to say about meditation on God’s Word. But where should we start? What does God want us to think about? Whenever we hold our Bibles, we’re holding a...

Why Should a Christian Meditate?

Written by Joshua Travers

Meditation is not easy in our action-packed world, but it can be a useful tool for Christians today. What are the benefits of thinking deeply about God’s Word? We live in a world of...

Aging With Grace

Written by Janel Johnson

Many of us have six or more decades of life experience. As we grow older, will we merely keep aging, or will we age with grace? Fifty-five and a half years ago, one week after my 13th...

What Does It Mean to Take Up Your Cross?

Written by Ken McIntosh

Many have been confused by Jesus’ instruction for a follower to “take up his cross.” A person might respond, “I don’t have a cross. How can I do that?” ...

“Do This in Remembrance of Me”: The Symbolism of the Bread and Wine

Written by Stephan M. Koenig

When Jesus Christ gave us the symbols of the New Testament Passover, why did He specifically say to remember Him, and why is it important? As we prepare for Passover, it is a good time to...

How Can Teens Prepare for the Spring Festivals?

Written by Gabriella Kroska

As the spring festivals approach, you will hear sermons about preparing for the Passover through self-examination. Can unbaptized teens examine themselves too? As the Passover and Days of...

The Awesome Ability to Focus!

Written by Bruce Gore

Our minds have the capacity to focus on good or bad. But it’s our choice how we use this ability. Consider some of the choices we face. “Would you listen to me? Pay attention...

What Kind of Roots Do You Have in the Faith?

Written by Jon Beadles

The Bible uses roots as an analogy of our strength in the faith. What is the function of roots for a tree? What can we learn from roots? How are our roots? A tree’s roots provide it...

2020: How Disappointing!

Written by Janel Johnson

We’d like to forget all the disappointments of 2020. But what have we learned, and what can we do going forward? We would probably agree that 2020 will go down as a year we’d...