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Making Every Day a Day of Thanksgiving!

Written by Dave La Ravia

I’ve been pondering what I can do to have a more grateful mind-set. What am I truly thankful for in my life? What am I not thankful for? These two questions are not necessarily ones that I...

The Affliction of “Me-Tooism”

Written by Eddie Johnson

Two descriptions of this problem really had an impact on me. Sometimes a single phrase can be responsible for changing one’s viewpoint or philosophy. In my early 20s I had a wide interest...

Truthfulness: A Key Parenting Tool

Written by Larry W. Greider

Children hear enough lies. They need the truth from their parents. We need to help them build a firm foundation of truth in their lives to guard against the attacks of skepticism, atheism and...

Don’t Be Afraid!

Written by Dee Kilough

Remembering how God has helped other women facing terrifying times can encourage us to approach Him for help with our worries as well. He reaches out His hand and says, “Fear not, I will help...

What Do You Mean, Evolution?

Written by Taylor Tootle and Heather Bennett

Our biology professor was delivering a lecture on the role of enzymes when a “bad word” slipped out! Our cell biology professor was gushing about the awesome complexity, efficiency and...

Waste It Wisely

Written by Hervé Irion

What if a rich benefactor decided to give you $86,400 each day? Sounds great, doesn’t it? But there is a catch. You are not allowed to save any of it. You have to spend it all, and what is...

Tears for Somalia

Written by Karen Meeker

Drought and famine have a human face, and it is heartrending. The image of the face of a starving child is heartrending. Just go on YouTube, type in “Somalia drought” or “Somalia...

Time to Meet Your Child’s Teacher

Written by Susan Scott Smith

As summer vacation ends, thoughts turn to school supplies, dress codes, registration (endless repetitious paperwork), bus schedules, before/after-school providers, homework, tests—and...

A New Heart

Written by Jeremy Hess

My heart goes out to my friend’s daughter, Kaylee, who has suffered so much in her short life. I’m praying for her heart—and longing for the new heart all of us need! On Feb. 14,...