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Science Can’t Fix Our Problems

Written by Johnathan Armstrong

Science is a wonderful tool, but it can be misused. The human tendency toward evil is a big part of the reason we can’t solve all of our problems by ourselves. Even if we don’t realize...

Do We Work Too Much?

Written by John Columbo

Some people don’t go above and beyond in their work. But some go overboard. God’s priorities help us find the balance. Henry David Thoreau wrote in his book Walden: “Men labor...

What Our First Baby Taught Me: Real Love Is Caring for Others

Written by Les McCullough

When you are young and distracted, it’s hard to understand some of the most amazing experiences yet to come. Here’s what I learned holding our baby daughter for the first time. How do...

Pearls Before Breakfast

Written by Hervé Irion

An intriguing social experiment during morning rush hour got me thinking about our daily priorities and the real values. I received an email about a man in a Metro station in Washington, D.C., who...

Anger: “It Injures Me”

Written by Eddie Foster

Anger is an all-too-familiar “gateway” feeling that can lead to more destructive behaviors. What does God’s Word tell us about managing this feeling? Those of us who enjoy a...

Rising to Fight Again

Written by Lynn Marshall

From the Tour de France to the World Equestrian Games, feats of perseverance amaze us. These stories of physical endurance can inspire us in our spiritual quest. Cadel Evans, twice runner-up in...

Change of Heart: Repentance or Sorry I Got Caught?

Written by Susan Scott Smith

In dealing with my own child and the students in my classroom, I have encountered scenarios very similar to what happened at the threshold of the Promised Land. Consider these scenarios: I ask...

Imagine!

Written by Larry Murray

Take a moment to let your imagination roam a perfect world! Imagine you had a fantastic house—the sort you’ve always dreamed about! And that you lived in it with your family and all...

There’s Joy, Yes, There’s Joy in My Heart!

Written by Dave La Ravia

Do you ever ask yourself, “What do I have to be joyful for? My day is filled with discouragement and heartache. My children don’t do what I ask them to do. I’m not happy with my...