Life Without Bread
In cultures with an abundance of food choices, bread is no longer a necessary part of the diet so some choose to live without it for various reasons. In the first century, however, bread was viewed as an essential staple. A diet without bread was a foreign concept.
8 Things You Should Know About Francis Schaeffer
By Sean Tong, UK Two years ago I set off one Sunday from my new home in York, England. I remember it well as I was being slashed furiously by wind and rain as it cut at my ineptitude to buy a new umbrella. Rain-soaked and dripping like a drowned rat, I walked in through [...]
It’s all about receiving what God has already done!
No matter how hard we try, we can’t earn our way into God’s good graces. It isn’t our church attendance or how often we pray that defines a life of faith.
God Provides, But How?
Outside my office window, the squirrels are in a race against winter to bury their acorns in a safe, accessible place. Their commotion amuses me. An entire herd of deer can go through our back yard and not make a sound, but one squirrel sounds like an invasion.
It’s all about strengthening your faith
Let's go back to the basics of the gospel. If you’re in need of a fresh reminder of God’s grace, perhaps a little encouragement and perspective, join our conversation about the hope and the help found in the Bible.
Public Praise
I love the YouTube video of people in a food court of a mall, who in the midst of their ordinary lives were suddenly interrupted by someone who stood up and boldly began singing the “Hallelujah Chorus.” To the surprise of everyone, another person got up and joined the chorus, and then another, and another. Soon the food court was resounding with the celebrative harmonies of Handel’s masterpiece.
“I’m hungry!”
By Qi Qi Kwang, 18, Singapore Remember when you were young, and you just had to say “I’m hungry” to have food served to you? Embarrassingly, the affluence of Singapore has bred laziness among many young people. Having domestic helpers in homes to oversee the day-to-day processes of cooking and cleaning is now a norm. [...]
“I’m hungry!”
By Qi Qi Kwang, 18, Singapore Remember when you were young, and you just had to say “I’m hungry” to have food served to you? Embarrassingly, the affluence of Singapore has bred laziness among many young people. Having domestic helpers in homes to oversee the day-to-day processes of cooking and cleaning is now a norm. [...]
Discover an intriguing look at the battle for the mind
There’s a battle that has raged for centuries, between the ideas of the world and the truth of Scripture. Let's hold up the doctrines of Scripture to other religious ideas of the ages.
A Dangerous Challenge
While millions watched on television, Nik Wallenda walked across Niagara Falls on a 1,800-foot wire that was only 2 inches in diameter. He took all the precautions he could. But adding to the drama and danger of both the height and the rushing water below, a thick mist obscured Nik’s sight, wind threatened his balance, and spray from the falls challenged his footing. Amid—and perhaps because of—these perils, he said that he “prayed a lot” and praised God.
The Value Of One
Only hours before Kim Haskins’ high school graduation, an auto accident took the life of her father and left Kim and her mother hospitalized. The next day, Joe Garrett, Kim’s high school principal, visited her at the hospital and said they wanted to do something special for her at the school.
Immeasurably More
“It’s not going to happen, Aunt Julie. You might as well erase that thought from your mind.”
“I know it’s unlikely,” I said. “But it’s not impossible.”
For several years, my niece and I have had variations of that conversation regarding a situation in our family. The rest of the sentence, which I said only occasionally, was this: “I know it can happen because I hear stories all the time about how God makes impossible things happen.” The part of the sentence I said only to myself was this: “But they happen only in other people’s families.”
You Are
By Debra Ayis, 20, Nigeria You are all I want You are all I need You are all I seek I yearn for Thee In darkness and distress My soul cries for Thee Oh my Lord My Creator and Protector You complete me Filling my empty heart With Your love and joy I delight in [...]
You Are
By Debra Ayis, 20, Nigeria You are all I want You are all I need You are all I seek I yearn for Thee In darkness and distress My soul cries for Thee Oh my Lord My Creator and Protector You complete me Filling my empty heart With Your love and joy I delight in [...]
Discover ways to determine God’s will for your life
Some people look at horoscopes for guidance. Others follow their instincts or their gut reaction. Discover a biblical perspective on decision-making.
