Stories rarely end in expected ways. This was a lesson I learned as a high school English teacher. One of the most surprising tragedies for me was a classic American novel where a preacher named Arthur withered away physically because he lived overwhelmed by a secret. His sad tale could
All my life I have struggled with fear. I’m not exaggerating. I grew up in a home where my Dad was an alcoholic. I never knew what state he would come home in, or how my mum and I would deal with it each time. I loved my dad, but
It happens every year for Christmas. My kids come up with one or two things that they really, really, really want. A few years back, our oldest wanted a remote-control helicopter. He was nine years old. We tried to reason with him, redirect him, give him other options but, in
As believers, we are participators in divine peace because we know that Jesus has overcome the world. We live knowing that “It is finished,” for the Lamb of God has conquered death and made a way for us to come close to God. Because of Jesus’ sacrifice, we have confident
I am so thankful that God sent Jesus to earth to show us His face and His heart, and to save us from the penalty of sin. He is a God who cares so deeply for us that He would sacrifice the life of His Son to save us and
“But as it is, they aspire to a better land, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.” Hebrews 11:16 I became a Christian at the sweet age of seventeen. Since then, I have walked
Recently this saying came to mind, “You don’t appreciate what you have until it’s gone,” and it got me thinking about things in life that, sometimes, we take for granted. It’s hard to believe we are three years on from the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic that altered our world
When was the last time you were surprised by Jesus? This thought-provoking question came up recently in our home group Bible study and prompted us to consider that, perhaps, even subconsciously, we have limited God to what we think He can do, how He will work, or how
“Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes
At times, I feel as if there is no hope for a better tomorrow. There is so much that is broken, and there are so many who are hurting. Usually, in these moments, I end up with more questions than answers. In these moments, I feel what it means to