The Pursuit and Possession of Wisdom
by Denise Kohlmeyer I love problems that have a black-and-white answer, because I don’t have to think too hard about what’s the right thing to…
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A Bowl of Mercy
by Sarah Schwerin My mom, a pastor’s wife, once told me a story about one of the many churches she and my dad served. Every…
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The Healing Touch of Kingdom Mercy
by Leslie Williams “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy” (Matthew 5:7). In the bustling emergency room of a metropolitan hospital, Dr.…
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Servant, Slave, Savior
by Bonita Jewel Hele “Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased” (Matthew 12:18). When my younger…
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Turning Humiliation into Humility
by Jon Drury My friend Steve’s stepfather liked to say, “My way or the highway!” He had become a father to three boys, ages nine,…
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The Bible as Reading Primer
by Joyce K Ellis At the kindergarten open house, Greg’s teacher greeted me warmly. “Mrs. Ellis, I’ve been so eager to meet you.” “Oh?” I…
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Who Would Have Known!
by Dorothy Nimchuk Who would have known Jesus better than one who grew up in the same house, looked up to Him as big brother,…
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What it Means to be a Disciple
by Caroline Cooper Serving God is a privilege filled with blessings. And challenges. We work tirelessly, striving to serve in humility as we follow the…
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An Advocate’s Perspective
by Bonita Jewel Hele During my college years, I needed to take an art class to fulfill my general education requirements. Lacking skill in artistic…
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The Meaning of Redemption
by Terry Murphy “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine” (Isaiah 43:1). When believers…
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