I Was Once Like the Wind
By Michelle Amsterdam, Guyana The wind blows to and fro I was once like the wind Drifting wild and aimlessly Searching for the pieces of me I was lost in emptiness Buried in hopelessness A captive of my unyielding heart Embracing what kept me in the dark Love and I were apart But Truth pursued [...]
A Life That Shined
According to the International Basketball Federation, basketball is the world’s second-most popular sport, with an estimated 450 million followers in countries around the globe. In the US, the annual NCAA tournament in March often brings mention of legendary coach John Wooden. During his 27 years at UCLA, Wooden’s teams won an unprecedented 10 National Championship titles. Yet, today, John Wooden, who died in 2010, is remembered not just for what he accomplished but for the person he was.
Unfailing Mercy
As I strolled through Chicago’s O’Hare airport, something caught my eye—a hat worn by someone racing through the concourse. What caught my attention was the message it conveyed in just two words: “Deny Everything.” I wondered what it meant. Don’t ever admit to guilt? Or deny yourself the pleasures and luxuries of life? I scratched my head at the mystery of those two simple words, “Deny Everything.”
A Father To Follow
When I think of my father, I think of this saying: “He didn’t tell me how to live; he lived, and he let me watch him do it.” During my youth, I watched my dad walk with God. He participated in Sunday morning church services, taught an adult Bible-study class, helped with counting the offering, and served as a deacon.
Discover the importance of setting our sights on God’s kingdom
When we’re driving on the highway, we need to keep our eyes on the road ahead. So, as we journey through life, and steer around worries and anxieties, where should our focus be?
First Take—Bangkok!
By Eugene Seah, Singapore On my first trip to the Land of a Thousand Smiles, I must say that it left me dumbfounded. Grand skyscrapers are juxtaposed against rudimentary, yet charming, markets. Modern and traditional aspects of life in Bangkok appear side by side in the many advertisements for luxury condominiums, simple housing, and buildings. [...]
Beneficial Power
Boxing and strong-man competitions have a unique aspect to them. In the events, the athletes compete individually for the purpose of demonstrating their superior strength. It’s like arm wrestling—you do it to prove that you are the strongest person in the room.
Discover Jesus’ teaching on worry, and how it relates to our day-to-day living
Can worrying make you taller? How about add another year to your life? Sounds pretty silly, right? Let's study Matthew chapter 6, verse 27, to understand Jesus’ teaching on worry, and how it relates to our height, our lifespan, and our day-to-day living.
Does God Hold Me Responsible For What I Do In My Dreams?
It’s unlikely God holds us much more accountable for the fantasies that appear in our dreams than He does for the predispositions to sin that we all share, including temptations or evil thoughts that drift into our minds. In fact, some of the things that happen in the theater of our dreams may help us […]
It’s All About The Love
I saw a sign in front of a church that seems to me to be a great motto for relationships: Receive love. Give love. Repeat.
Let’s take a closer look at Matthew chapter 6 to see the right ways, and wrong ways, to apply this passage
In His Sermon on the Mount, Jesus promised to supply all of our needs. But what about our wants? Are they part of the agreement as well?
My Story: I Was Born Into A Non-Christian Family
By Mayz Jazurat, Thailand I was born into a Buddhist family, but my parents decided to send me to a Christian school. They did so because it was the best school in Chiang Mai and they wanted me to have a good education. While in school, I attended mandatory church services. I always enjoyed the [...]
The Power Of Affirmation
During a recent study, 200,000 employees were interviewed to discover the missing ingredient in their productivity. The study concluded that appreciation and affirmation topped the list of what they wanted most from their superiors. This research implies that receiving affirmation is a basic human need.
Let’s look at Paul’s life for encouragement on finding peace in the midst of suffering
Just because we follow Christ doesn’t mean we’re exempt from pain, grief, or hardships. For proof, just ask the apostle Paul!
All Through This Hour
The majestic chime of London’s Great Clock of Westminster, commonly known as Big Ben, is familiar to many. In fact, some of us may have clocks in our homes that sound the same hourly chime.
