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Lessons From My Teeth

Written by Chant’a Collier

Braces at my age? Here are some life lessons I learned through this unexpected choice and challenge. After what I thought was going to be a normal dental appointment, I was surprised when my...

Trusting God More Than You Trust Your Fear

Written by Barbara Lee

In challenges and trials, I’ve found that difficult decisions can become clearer if I trust God more than I trust my fear. I was worried. I was fearful. I was confused. At the same time, I...

“That Is Why You Fail”

Written by Andrew Travers

Knowing and really believing that God can do the impossible makes all the difference. That’s what the Bible calls faith. In the second Star Wars movie made, The Empire Strikes Back, Luke...

Superwomen of the Bible: Where’s My Cape?

Written by Kathleen Giza

We can have very high expectations of ourselves, and others may judge us by very high standards. When we get discouraged, where can we turn for realistic encouragement? Apprehensively, I sat down...

Trial by Fire: Simplify Your Life

Written by Susan Scott Smith

Revisiting a fiery trial has taught me many lessons about what is truly important in life. Pictures from this summer’s wildfires reminded me of our fiery trial in May. Our garage burned...

First Impressions

Written by Joshua Travers

At school, at the Feast—wherever we go, we all leave first impressions. We hope people won’t judge us too quickly. Are we too quick to judge others? First impressions are like...

Deep Thoughts About Dirt

Written by Lynda Wasser

God used dirt in the creation of humanity, and there is still much we can learn from this incredible substance. “And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground” (Genesis 2:7)....

Let’s Keep This Confidential

Written by Chant’a Collier

It was very good news—except that I wasn’t supposed to tell anyone! How could I keep this confidential? The afternoon of my husband’s birthday I got a text message asking for his...

Bipolar Disorder and a Godly Marriage

Written by Dave La Ravia

I have watched my parents make the lifelong commitment of marriage work in spite of bipolar disorder. Hopefully, these comforting words will be of some help to others who are going through this...