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It’s Gonna Be Okay
By Debra Ayis, Nigeria Lost in a pit of despair Stuck in the mire of hopelessness Of self-loathing, guilt, and depression Mercy found me Where no one else could reach Sunk so deep in a well Far from human redemption Your love reached down Right into this heart of mine Bringing light, healing and salvation [...]
10 Reasons to Believe God Became A Man
Every Christmas season, people celebrate the birth of Jesus—yet, many who celebrate that birth question its significance. Was Jesus merely a good man, or a skilled teacher, or a mystical wonder-worker? Here, we consider evidence that, in fact, Jesus Christ was God in human flesh—and why that matters.
10 Reasons to Believe In Life After Death
The greatest fears of life are often connected to the unknown, and for many people the greatest unknown is what happens one second after death. Can we believe the promises of the Bible that there is life after death—and that it lasts forever? Embracing the wisdom of the Bible in this important area can have a dramatic impact on the way we live our lives.
Do Not Bother, God!
By Damanik, Indonesia One day, I encountered someone who looked like he was having trouble carrying a pile of books. Thinking that he could do with another pair of hands, I offered to help. But he replied: “Oh don’t bother. I can help myself”. Wow, what an independent boy! I said to myself. Unlike those [...]
Discover the love and care behind Jesus’ words “Do not worry.”
In Matthew chapter 6, Jesus tells us not to worry about what we will eat or the clothes we will wear. But what about the trials that go beyond our basic needs?
A Special Day
What’s special about September 4? Perhaps it’s your birthday or anniversary. That would make it special. Or maybe you could celebrate the historic events of this day. For instance, in 1781, the city of Los Angeles, California, was founded. Or this: In 1993, Jim Abbott, a pitcher for the New York Yankees, didn’t let anyone get a hit off his pitches—and he was born without a right hand.
His!
They were Yours, You gave them to Me . . . —John 17:6
A missionary is someone in whom the Holy Spirit has brought about this realization: “You are not your own” (1 Corinthians 6:19). To say, “I …
Biblical hope can encourage us, despite the reality of suffering in our lives
When life is good, trusting God doesn’t require much effort. But when life gets tough, maintaining our faith in God’s goodness is much more difficult.
Song Review: My Heart Will Fly
By Daniel Gordon Ang, 19, Indonesia This song by MercyMe struck me immediately when I listened to it. It is well setup musically, well written, and has a significant spiritual message which many of us can readily identify with. From the first verse of the song, it is obvious that this song is about pain [...]
Not Interested In Religion
A radio ad for a church caught my attention: “Because you’ve heard about Christianity, you might not be interested in religion. Well, it might surprise you—Jesus wasn’t interested in religion either. But He was big on relationship and teaching us to love one another.” It continued, “You may not like everything about our church, but we offer authentic relationship, and we’re learning to love God and each other. You’re welcome to visit."
Discover Jesus’ instructions for finding peace
If you stop by your local bookstore, you’ll find dozens of books geared to help you overcome worry. But to find a lasting solution for our fears, we need to look to the ultimate authority of God’s Word. Discover practical application from the Sermon on the Mount.
We Are All Winners . . . Right?
By Lau Jue Hua, Singapore In high school my classmates and I laughed at this joke—since we were all the “fastest” sperms, we were all winners. Jokes aside, the importance of winning is instilled in us since we were swaddling in blankets. Winning becomes our primary focus even as we get older. We are told [...]
The Real Deal
Sometimes cleaning out Grandpa’s attic pays off. For an Ohio man, it paid off in the discovery of a more than 100-year-old set of mint-condition baseball cards. Appraisers placed the cards’ value at $3 million.
Find freedom from the worries that hold you captive
What’s keeping you up at night? Maybe it’s a financial situation, disappointing medical news, or a relationship that’s gone sour. Discover encouragement from Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount.
My Story: The Pressure to Be the Best
By Nicole Yuen, 19, USA I’ve known about God for as long as I can remember. My parents are both Christians, and I grew up attending church. But even though I knew about God’s unconditional love from an early age, I wasn’t immune from the pressure to achieve. My parents always taught me to do [...]
