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Songs Born Out Of Struggle
In a documentary film about three legendary guitarists, Jack White described the first essential for writing a song: “If you don’t have a struggle already inside of you or around you, you have to make one up.”
From Icky Insects to our Great God
By Megan Low, Australia On my way to church yesterday, I spotted a worm dangling from a tree. I watched it as I approached and saw that it was slowly climbing up the invisible thread that it had produced. At first I was laughing at it. For the worm was no bigger than three-quarters [...]
From Icky Insects to our Great God
By Megan Low, Australia On my way to church yesterday, I spotted a worm dangling from a tree. I watched it as I approached and saw that it was slowly climbing up the invisible thread that it had produced. At first I was laughing at it. For the worm was no bigger than three-quarters [...]
When Trust Is Lost: Healing For Victims Of Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse is one of the few crimes that brings more shame to the victim than to the offender—the devastating loss of innocence and relationship can last a lifetime. Discover how you can find hope that leads to healing and peace as Dan Allender, professor of counseling at Western Seminary in Seattle, shares a process of recovery for both victims and offenders.
Come On You, Hull!
By Sean Tong, UK The English Premier League is the most watched football league in the world, broadcast in 212 territories to 643 million homes and a TV audience of 4.7 billion people. Winning the promotion to the Premier League is a big deal and a big prize! My team, Hull City, is currently in [...]
A biblical perspective on the purpose of the Law
The Bible declares we’re saved by the free gift of grace. In light of Jesus’ sacrifice, no amount of obedience to the Law can ever make us right with God! Let's examine the importance of the Ten Commandments in light of salvation.
Goodbye
By Debra Ayis, Nigeria Tears fill my eyes In this world of goodbyes As I look down this rugged cliff. Years have passed When to this cliff I cleaved As the water hits jagged rocks My life seems to have reached its dock This pen seems my only solace In a life once filled with [...]
Your Love
By Megan Low, Australia How boundless is Your love, O Lord! Vast as eternity Unfailing as the oceans tides that wave from sea to sea. Surrounding me for all my years—too far I’ll never fall And though I may not understand, You’ll answer when I call. Its shadow stretches as Your wings prepare for distant [...]
Tough To Love
Years ago I was a camp counselor for some rebellious boys. I found it challenging to deal with their behavior. They would mistreat the animals at the petting zoo and occasionally fight among themselves. So I adopted a calm and firm approach to leading them.
A Silent Killer
Google the words Silent Killer and the website that pops up first says:
Many diseases are silent killers in that they are silent (no symptoms or only vague symptoms), and that they are deadly. There are a number of diseases that are known as “silent killers” because they gradually consume you without causing any serious symptoms in the early stages. Regular medical checkups and early diagnosis of unexplained or vague symptoms can safe your life . . .
Going Forward or Backward?
By Ruth Lawrence, UK Thessalonica was the capital of Roman Macedonia and set along an important trade route. In this city was a hive of activities—activities that were considered normal by the pagans but to be avoided by the Thessalonian Christians. By living in this counter-cultural way they would have stood out in sharp contrast [...]
The truth will set you free
By Jude Dias, 20, Sri Lanka I was so excited when I bought a new Bible for myself. For years, our family shared a common Bible. Since it was used by all of us, it is old and discolored. But no matter how old it got, the words in the Book remained forever unchanged. Nevertheless, [...]
Jesus’ story of a monarch and his servant retold in a contemporary context
Jesus often used terms and phrases in His parables that appealed to the listeners of His day. But sometimes those illustrations can be lost on modern-day readers.
Chopsticks and Failure
By Ian Gustafson, 19, USA I grew up in the United States but for now I’m spending some time in Asia. When in a different culture, there are always adjustments to be made. There are things to get used to, new things to try, and some old things to go without. Naturally, when you’re a [...]
Chopsticks and Failure
By Ian Gustafson, 19, USA I grew up in the United States but for now I’m spending some time in Asia. When in a different culture, there are always adjustments to be made. There are things to get used to, new things to try, and some old things to go without. Naturally, when you’re a [...]
