Eureka Stone

In 1867 on a farm in South Africa, 15-year-old Erasmus Jacobs saw a stone glistening in the sun. The shining rock was eventually reported to a neighbor, who wanted to buy it from the family. Not knowing its value, Erasmus’ mother told the neighbor, “You can keep the stone, if you want it.”

Eventually, a mineralogist determined the stone to be a 21.25 carat diamond and worth a great sum.

Christian Perfection

Not that I have already attained, or am already perfect . . . —Philippians 3:12

It is a trap to presume that God wants to make us perfect specimens of what He can do— God’s purpose is to make us …

Have You Ever?

By Phoebe Khor, Malaysia Have you ever thought about what is life all about? You came into this earth as a baby. As you grow up, you acquire knowledge and you study hard. You try to get good grades, so that you could enter a good university. After studying, you hope to get a good […]

Have You Ever?

By Phoebe Khor, Malaysia Have you ever thought about what is life all about? You came into this earth as a baby. As you grow up, you acquire knowledge and you study hard. You try to get good grades, so that you could enter a good university. After studying, you hope to get a good [...]

Attending To Our Words

A week after C. S. Lewis died in 1963, colleagues and friends gathered in the chapel of Magdalen College, Oxford, England, to pay tribute to the man whose writings had fanned the flames of faith and imagination in children and scholars alike.

Good Things Come To Those Who Wait

By Alan Humphrey, UK What do we want? When do we want it? NOW!!! It’s been the cry of many a protest down through the years. When there is a strong desire for change, it is usually accompanied by an equally strong desire for immediate action. Increasingly however, this is becoming the cry of our […]

Good Things Come To Those Who Wait

By Alan Humphrey, UK What do we want? When do we want it? NOW!!! It’s been the cry of many a protest down through the years. When there is a strong desire for change, it is usually accompanied by an equally strong desire for immediate action. Increasingly however, this is becoming the cry of our [...]

Treasured Possession

By Ruth Lawrence, UK What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of the word shepherd? When I was conversing with my brother on Gmail chat one day, he typed the word “shepherd” and the first word that popped up in my mind was “pie.” Actually my brother was trying to […]

Treasured Possession

By Ruth Lawrence, UK What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of the word shepherd? When I was conversing with my brother on Gmail chat one day, he typed the word “shepherd” and the first word that popped up in my mind was “pie.” Actually my brother was trying to [...]

Real Love

A few years ago, my friend’s mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Since then, Beth has been forced to make tough decisions about her mom’s care, and her heart has often been broken as she watched her vibrant and fun-loving mom slowly slipping away. In the process, my friend has learned that real love is not always easy or convenient.

Mid-Youth Crisis

Right now I’m in the middle of what I would call a “mid-youth crisis.” Nearing the end of my undergraduate degree, I am beyond confused about my next step. Should I gain work experience? Should I begin a Masters Degree Programme? These questions have boggled my mind practically every day this past week as I [...]

Living Letters

In November 1963, the same day that President John F. Kennedy was shot, another leader died—Clive Staples Lewis. This Oxford scholar, who had converted from atheism to Christianity, was a prolific writer. Intellectual books, science fiction, children’s fantasies, and other works flowed from his pen with a strong Christian message. His books have been used by God in the conversion of many, including a politician and a Nobel Prize-winning scientist.

The Virtual Mission Field

By Chaz Oswald, Michigan The Internet has been woven into the fabric of daily life. The modern man conducts a host of activities online—from information seeking to information sharing; from Internet gaming to online shopping; from making new friends to sharing of videos, photographs, and thoughts. The World Wide Web could be accessed virtually anywhere [...]

Genuine Concern

On the first night at family camp, the camp director informed the families of the schedule for the week. When finished, he asked if anyone else had anything to say. A young girl stood up and made a passionate appeal for help. She shared about her little brother—a boy with special needs—and how he could be a challenge to care for.

Discover the threads from Jesus’ well-known sermon, to see how it all ties together

Take a cursory glance at the Sermon on the Mount, and it seems Jesus was preaching on a host of unrelated topics! See this passage in Matthew in a whole new way.