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Water—the cheapest medicine! A few years ago you could read this slogan on large posters in the streets of Vienna. Indeed, a lack of water can cause pain. If we drink a few glasses of water over our thirst, we feel noticeably better. Simply drinking water can resolve confusion. Anyone who has ever suffered from thirst in the desert knows what we’re talking about. Why is water so important?

When we turn to Jesus, He's ready and willing to do anything for us. The secret to overcoming all of life's problems is Jesus. The solution to overcoming any addiction and idol is...

I thank God for opening the doors for me to travel to South Africa with this man of God who has taught me so much. You may be wondering, Why was God able to use him so mightily? What was his secret? It boils down to...

People can mock me as a Christian, urging me to forsake this apparently unseen God and seek solace and answers from the gods of this world—such as alcohol or other addictive substances to drown my sorrows. There was a time when I did try these physical gods due to...

We need to remind ourselves more often than we do, that there are more vibrant colors to behold than we have yet beheld—and more exciting and satisfying experiences than we have yet encountered, and sounds and fragrances to fill up our senses beyond imagining. We cannot imagine the beauty of...

This dessert is very easy to make and tastes delicious. Guess what? These brownies are so chewy and satisfying that your guest won’t believe that they are made with...

The Bible is largely silent on the events of Jesus’ childhood. But we can imagine that His sinless life made him a target for unkind children. Through the trials of His childhood, He learned to have faith...

Summer (2022) was approaching, and I was already deep in debt and sinking deeper and deeper. One great thing about being a teacher is that I get off from work for the entire summer. Paid time off! However, this summer that extra pay money was gone, all used up paying debts. So this summer, I would have no choice but...

It is so important to remember that “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1). He is only a prayer away! Will you join me in determining to push through those moments of emotional drought and...

At Jesus’ birth there were few people awaiting His first coming. The shepherds were some of those people. Priests, rulers, and kings were just living for themselves, they were...

After an invasive diagnostic test to look into my body, the procedure left my heart so damaged that I thought for sure I would go the way of my mother and need heart surgery to repair it. Thankfully, that’s not what happened. Instead, something...

Crepes are associated with tender memories for me. They resemble my aunt’s Norwegian pancakes that she used to serve us when we would come for a visit in the summers. On sunshiny days, these were usually served outside, and what precious memories that created for me. Do not underestimate the value of simple things in making fantastic memories.