A pastor in the countryside had a visitor in his congregation who suffered from severe stinginess, and who believed that constant giving would drive people out of the congregation. To address this attitude, the pastor […]
Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away. John 15:2 These words of Jesus show us a condition that is unhealthy. This raises the question: Are we dealing with unproductive followers, […]
In this fourth part of our series, “Growing Older Gracefully,” we want to share some thoughts that may help make the aging process a time of blessing. These practical suggestions can positively influence not only […]
Luke 15:25–30: Now his older son was in the field, and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. And he called one of the servants and asked what […]
A story from ancient times was portrayed in a poem about two angels sent down to Earth to collect the prayers of humanity. The first angel was asked to gather only the prayers of petition, […]
Dear brothers and sisters and friends, do we belong to those people who have a desire in their hearts to give thanks to God? For many it is not so. They view God’s works, but […]
Is such a reminder at all necessary at Thanksgiving? The answer to this question is yes, because people today have largely forgotten how to give thanks for their daily bread. The reverent amazement at the […]
It is good to look back on the fruits and yields of the season’s harvest and quietly contemplate: Have we truly appreciated the bounty of this year’s harvest? Was it received with grateful hearts from […]
About 3000 years ago, a wise man wrote, “There is a time for everything” (Ecclesiastes 3:1, NIV), followed by a long list of life events. No, we don’t find “grandparenting” on that list. And yet, […]
A dysfunctional family is one in which conflict, misbehavior, and often child neglect or abuse and sometimes even all of the above on the part of individual parents occur continuously and regularly, leading other members to […]