I love a good story. One full of ups and downs, twists and turns. A story of “rags to riches,” usually with a hero, some bad guys, a bit of romance, and definitely a happy ending! I love the story of Joseph. A huge chunk—twenty chapters—of the first book in
In recent years, there has been a rise in the popularity of random acts of kindness. It may be an act of kindness for a stranger, such as paying for the person behind you in a queue or paying for coffees in advance so those who are homeless can have
Every day I will praise you. I will praise your name continually. The Lᴏʀᴅ is great and certainly worthy of praise. No one can fathom his greatness. –Psalm 145:2–3 I remember one of the hardest times in my life. It felt like I would never hope again and I was
Have you ever been in a situation that felt so dark and heavy, where there was little or no hope? For me, I just returned from overseas and some of the situations I saw with my own eyes felt hopeless. I sat across from brothers and sisters in Christ, praying
This time of year can bring out the best in people as we think of others, give gifts, and seek to help people who are lonely or less fortunate. But it can also be a time of year when the worst side can be visible too, as parents fight over
I love reading about the faith of ordinary people. It is inspiring to witness Abraham’s faith on multiple occasions throughout Genesis, because he is a real human being like you and me. One instance takes place in Genesis 24, when Abraham sent his servant to find Isaac a wife. In
Lately, I have felt weak, weary, and burdened. I think this is because I have been looking to myself when things get tough rather than relying and depending on God, the only One strong enough to defeat the work of the enemy in my life and in this world. It
We all want the type of friendships we see in the movies or on TV shows. You know the ones where the girls have been friends since elementary school, they know each other so well they can finish each other’s sentences, and they are fiercely loyal to one another. The
Everything I know about Bible stories for kids I learned from Veggie Tales. Honestly, not everything, but I didn’t grow up going to Sunday School, so I have no emotional attachment or fond memories of flannel graphs, puppet shows, or whatever other culturally relevant and cartoony format teachers used to
In 1727, a group of believers in Germany led by Count Nicholas Zinzendorf gathered for a communion service. Deep division had invaded the church, and the young leader had spent weeks visiting each member of his congregation. He urged them to repent, love one another, and walk in unity. The