Vacation Bible School: Why It’s a Summer Tradition
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
Here are ways you can bring biblical stories alive for your kids.
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Greetings from Small-Town America: Casey, Illinois
By Jim Bolin3 min read
From a giant mailbox to an oversized wind chime, this little Midwestern town has twelve things that are the largest in the world.
Bible Verses to Live By: Spring and Summer
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
Contributing Editor Rick Hamlin shares Scripture that speaks to us in this time of rebirth and renewal.
Ways to Practice the Golden Rule When You Pray
By Bob Hostetler3 min read
Why not pray for others as you’d want them to pray for you?
A Connection Between Retirement and the Biblical Story of Daniel
By Rick Hamlin5 min read
A lesson learned about using your gifts at any age.
Two Words to Avoid When You Pray
By Bob Hostetler4 min read
We can turn to Simon Peter, one of Jesus’ first followers, as an example of what not to say in our prayers.
6 Biblical Qualities of God to Use in Your Prayers
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
If you’re trying to breathe new life into your prayer routine, focus on these words to grow in your faith.
How Prayer Can Be Like Playing Jazz
By Bob Hostetler4 min read
Just like a musical form that allows for creative roaming and riffs within a framework, the same can be done when you pray.
A Caregiver Is Reassured by the Universal Language of Love
By Luanne Holzloehner5 min read
Her husband changed as his dementia advanced, but a tender gesture proved he still cared.
12 Scriptures to Help You Pray Through Recovery
By Bob Hostetler3 min read
We are all recovering from something, if not addiction. Here are some Bible verses to help.
Guidance from the Gospel on How God Answers Prayer
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
Does a loving, caring God ever say “no”?
10 Bible Passages (and a Hymn) to Pray When Tragedy Strikes
By Bob Hostetler4 min read
When your heart and mind find it hard to pray, these words may help.