CONTENTS Christ’s Return—Our Hope – Trudy Konzal – Page 4Our Worldview Matters– Marty Tornquist – Page 6Hope When Life Is Hopeless – Ashley Mullins – Page 8Compassion As A Witn...

As a little girl I didn’t walk until I was eighteen months old. I would stand, holding onto the coffee table, even walk around it, but I wouldn’t let go of it and venture away from the security it gave me. It wasn’t until my parents realized...

Shortly after God led the nation of Israel out of captivity in Egypt, He expressed this desire for them—“You shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.”1 Likewise, Jesus repeats this call to those who foll...

I parked in front of the all-too-familiar place, and willed myself to enter. Once again I was at the hospital, a place that represented great turmoil and sadness for me. I walked through the all-too-familiar lobby, past the receptionist, who alway...

Psalm 911He who dwells in the shelter of the Most HighWill abide in the shadow of the Almighty. Who is protected from enemies and tragedies? W...

Two days after I had my heart broken, many years ago, I typed these words into my computer journal: “The world is frost-bitten today. It feels kind of like my heart, I’d imagine. Numb, frozen … life hidden behind the death that has ...

“I love your hair! I love that outfit! I love your necklace!” In part one of this article, I wrote about the use of these kinds of expressions that have become normal in our language and can cheapen the word love, and maybe even affect our abi...

Have you ever gone to Cabelas and seen all of the animals on display? While the critters are beautiful and interesting to look at, there is something missing: life. They were once living creatures but now only their shells are left and they will n...

Before our children have regenerate hearts, from babyhood, we as parents have the privilege, the joy, the challenge of teaching them how to honor the Lord in all their words, thoughts and conduct. We teach them the disciplines, habits, and manners...

Susan Webley shares with us her personal lessons born from pain and trials, but leading to a joyful realization of Christ’s loving plan for her family.“Lord, please not again!!!” I remember saying those words out loud alm...