Flailing Forward in Faith
Flailing Forward in Faith
Shawna Cook · May 21 3 minute read

So, distracted by my desire for a quick and quiet entrance, I stepped in and down, down, down I went. Not gracefully as I had hoped. No, instead with flailing...

Testimony of Scripture: Alcoholic Drinks
Testimony of Scripture: Alcoholic Drinks
Matthew Sandvik · May 16 12 minute read

We must compare Scripture with Scripture since all of it is inspired by the same source. God does not change. Would Jesus make a drink that He is...

Quenching the Fires of Heart Disease
Quenching the Fires of Heart Disease
Vicki Griffin · May 14 5 minute read

Summer was the busiest and best season for Ken, the owner of a small-engine repair shop. But Ken’s long hours and hectic schedule were interrupted...

Reflections on Love
Reflections on Love
Lisa Lothian · May 9 3 minute read

Whether single or married, our comprehension of God’s love and our experience of it are consistently tested in our everyday lives. At the wedding altar, with our dreamy eyes and hearts full of love, we believe we understand what love truly means. However, the reality often confronts us, revealing that our understanding is...

Mung Bean Dessert
Mung Bean Dessert
Jasper Owens · May 7 2 minute read

As a child, I relished this creamy, nutritious, and protein-packed mung bean dessert at birthdays, weddings, and other celebrations; it's a true delicacy.

From Tree Branches to Hearts
From Tree Branches to Hearts
Debi Tesser · May 2 3 minute read

Anna’s closest neighbor had not been attending any church and was stunned by the urgency presented by the Scriptures read from these small devices. One day, Anna needed to recharge her Godpod, and this neighbor...

Devin’s Gift
Devin’s Gift
Elijah Dean · Apr 30 3 minute read

As he flipped through the pages, I happily pointed out a quote that said, “You who in heart long for something better than this world can give, recognize this longing as the voice of God to your soul.” After reading that quote, he said...

The Bible: It Speaks, It Pursues, It Transforms.
The Bible: It Speaks, It Pursues, It Transforms.
Martin Kim · Apr 25 3 minute read

As I contemplated verses organized by specific themes, this practice also transformed into a rich topical study that enhanced my understanding and appreciation of salvation, righteousness, faith, and...

Miracle on the Plains
Miracle on the Plains
Jaël Naomie · Apr 23 2 minute read

Cassandre saw the people panicking and full of fear. She was there with her three children, and she prayed that God would give her...

Looking for the Right Church
Looking for the Right Church
Veronica Montez · Apr 18 5 minute read

We drove around town looking for churches that advertised Saturday services. We piled the kids into the car for four weekends in a row and finally found...

The Intestinal Flora—The Unknown Organ
The Intestinal Flora—The Unknown Organ
Esther Neumann · Apr 16 5 minute read

Did you know that our body accommodates about 10 times as many bacteria as body cells? A large part is in the colon and forms the intestinal flora, which handles a wide range of tasks for our body. They help with food absorption, strengthen the immune system, and promote peristalsis. Cows and humans have one thing in common: they are...

The Wrong Bus
The Wrong Bus
Don MacLafferty · Apr 11 10 minute read

My wife and I prayed about this new opportunity, and we found a few dollars. Then God worked a miracle to provide a flight over to Zambia and back. But what would I do when I got there? I had no idea. As I prayed for direction, God impressed me to...