All of us have different experiences in our Christian lives — some pleasant and others, not so much. Hearing what God is doing in other people’s lives encourages us. It helps us realize we are not the only ones who go through distressing situations. Such a story is in Acts 12, where we read of […]

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My boyfriend’s voice was flat and emotionless. “I’ve found someone else.” How could he do this to me after all the time we spent together? I said to myself. What about our plans to get married? I had no idea that my boyfriend’s leaving, my dad’s rejection, and my search for love would lead to […]

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When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd (Matthew 9:36). As a child, I thought compassion meant only to feel sorry for someone. During my early teenage years, I observed my parents and neighbors behaving kindly toward others in need. Their small […]

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The woman stood in the center of the Pharisees, her eyes lowered in guilt. She had been caught in the act of adultery, and the law was clear on her punishment. She knew these would be her last moments. As she awaited her death, she noticed the Pharisees questioning a Man in the crowd. “Teacher,” they […]

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The first time I said the words in front of the church, I thought the world would come crashing down. They were some version of “Sorry, I messed up. I didn’t handle that right. Please forgive me.” I thought no one would ever come back to the church again. My aura of perfection would be […]

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It was early on the morning of the Sabbath. Bearded, robed men passed between rows of pillars as they took their seats in the dusky room, lit by a clutter of low-hanging oil lamps. In the center of the room, an angled desk topped a low platform. Backless benches lined all sides, and a balcony […]

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I  grew up in Jamaica in an era when there were frequent power cuts. Being suddenly plunged into darkness was a regular occurrence. Darkness is uncomfortable, inconvenient, unproductive, and sometimes downright dangerous! As such, we made bottle lamps and bought ready-made lamps, flashlights, candles, and a few standby generators. Such was our preparation to cope […]

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Peace is hard to find these days. Our lives are crammed with busyness. We hear stories of tragedy and anxiously watch inflation raise the cost of living. We may face broken relationships, conflict-filled marriages, or health problems, and wonder when we will get a moment to rest and find peace in the turbulent waves of […]

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In a perfect world, it’s easy to be kind to others because they are kind to us. We’re even willing to sacrifice for others because they’ve sacrificed for us. We think it’s fair to return the favor because they deserve it. This strong sense of fairness, or justice, is part of our human nature. We […]

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During my eight years as a business education teacher I trained students to succeed in their careers. They graduated to become accountants, administrative assistants, or other office employees. Decades later, I still run into former students who tell me what a blessing their typing and office skills have been to their personal and professional lives. […]

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Greetings BA Readers! I have a very special item for you from the Editor’s Desk. A few months ago, I posted on the BA’s Facebook page an invitation to new writers to submit an article or poem to the Bible Advocate Press. With the help of his mom, this special young man answered the call. […]

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A Meeting   I kneel upon a sandy shore where I have often been before, though usually there are folks galore — But now, there’s only me and this kindly Man of Galilee.   Over lapping waves I hear Him speak, “Dear child, it is My might you seek to overcome where you are weak.” […]

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