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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...

5 Strategies for Teaching Kids the Truth About Christmas

Written by Isaac Khalil

How do parents who don’t celebrate Christmas teach their kids not to celebrate the holiday, especially when it can look so appealing? Here are some tips. I want that! Can I have...

A Penny for Your Thoughts?

Written by Muriel Soga

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to read others’ thoughts? Is how we think important to God? How can we all think better? A penny for your thoughts? That is a question...

Don’t Stop, Keep Singing

Written by Chant’a Collier

An experience at the Feast this year taught me a lesson about the power of encouragement and love. I’d like to share that lesson with you. I was terrified. My throat was parched,...