Last year I went to a museum in our city to see an art exhibition of eighteen portraits of different people who had been affected by The Troubles—a difficult period in the history of Northern Ireland, the place where I live. It was fascinating to see how a very talented
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” – Matthew 28:19–20 As
In Luke 12:29–32 Jesus told His disciples, “do not be overly concerned about what you will eat and what you will drink, and do not worry about such things. For all the nations of the world pursue these things, and your Father knows that you need them. Instead, pursue
I remember my mom once telling me a story about something her father was known to say: “There’s more where that came from.” Her father had a very generous and compassionate heart. Even though their family did not have much in the way of wealth, they lived with open and
God brought about His grand plan of redemption by describing the announcement of the birth of Jesus Christ, the promised Messiah. God did not choose someone of power and standing to be the mother of the Son of God, but instead, a faithful young girl. We don’t know much about
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
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