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Throughout the world’s many countries and cultures, love is the human family’s universal language of understanding. When love’s bright flame burns within us, it warms our hearts and illuminates pathways to a better world. Because God has woven the tapestry of humanity with threads of many different colors and lengths, one of life’s most important […]
There are times when we sense God’s presence in our lives, and there are the difficult times, when wemay feel completely abandoned by Him. How do we find faith to make it through the difficult times? In the burning deserts of Sinai, where food and water were scarce, the Children of Israel felt abandoned by […]
The scriptures tell us that because the Lord suffered, He’s able to comfort us when we are suffering.1 He knows our pain and sorrow because He experienced and overcame pain and sorrow Himself. He loves us, and He can soothe our suffering.2 In the Old Testament one of the words translated as hope literally means […]
At times our world is a world of sorrow, of war, of fear, and of grief for those we have lost. Each new year comes upon us cautiously as we step most carefully into the unknown future. Yet, amidst the swirling eddies of tragedy, is it possible to find peace and joy? Peace is far […]
Life can be dangerous. Sometimes darkness or clouds obscure our view and threaten our safety. It takes great faith to get through unharmed. In 1929 American military hero Jimmy Doolittle made a daring flight that changed the course of aviation. He strapped himself into a plane, took off, and then landed in the same spot […]
Sometimes things happen that just make our day. Such was a time when a seven-year-old boy sat down to breakfast with his family. His grandparents had come for a visit. His mother had made his favorite breakfast—biscuits and gravy. As he sat at the table between Grandma and Grandpa, he couldn’t contain his delight. “I […]
One of the marvelous qualities of being human is the ability to speak. Human speech has such power that a single inspiring voice can influence the minds of multitudes. The scriptures inform us there is “a time to keep silence, and a time to speak.”1 One appropriate time to speak might be when we’re struggling […]
This is the season for bells to ring the joyous sounds of Christmas. But bells are more than just a sound of Christmas. We sing about bells and deck our streets and homes with real bells, with pictures and lighted representations of bells. People around the world tell stories of how all the bells on […]
The Christmas story teaches much about recognizing true greatness. Who would think to look in a manger, among animals and straw, for the newborn King? The humble shepherds would find Him there. The wise men would follow His star and come to worship Him. But who of Jesus’ own household would herald His birth? After […]
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of […]
Near the end of each year comes a wonderful feeling that is almost universal. It’s a feeling that fills the air like the sound of a beautifully sung hymn. It brings people together in joyful celebration. We call it the Christmas spirit. Much has been said over the years about the true spirit of Christmas—what […]
In trying times there’s no more reassuring feeling than to know that God is in control and that His love for us is real. God’s love can provide the hope and encouragement we need to face our challenges and move forward with our lives. God’s love for us is not diminished by the evil actions […]
Thanksgiving is a coupling of two universal principles: thanks and giving. When the two work together, lives are changed for the better. The Apostle Paul said: “In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God.”1 Giving thanks is an expression of a heart full of gratitude, a heart full of love. The Lord, […]
We often speak of a young person’s life as “full of promise”—marriage and children, friendships, productive work, contributions to church and community—a rich harvest. When a young life ends on the battlefield, the harvest is cut tragically short. But a moment’s reflection reveals a bigger picture. Those who fall in the cause of justice, secure […]
It’s not uncommon to find people trying to avoid unpleasant responsibilities. But heroes of everyday life don’t evade responsibilities. They keep striving in small, seemingly unimportant actions. Simple responsibilities are the hardest, most important work we do. There are a few extraordinary moments along the way. But most of life is not spent on emotionally […]
For many, the most difficult commandment of God is that we love our enemies. Hating our enemies comes naturally to us. When we’ve been hurt or when our families have been attacked, it’s easy to respond with hatred and fear—often expressed in a desire for retribution and revenge. But the words of Jesus are clear: […]
It’s easy to be thankful for spring sunshine, the laughter of children, fields of colorful flowers, and rain. However, we often fail to think past the obvious. We get caught up in busy lives, feel overwhelmed by negative events, and forget how much there is in life to be grateful for. If someone gave us […]
Most people would agree that our greatest happiness is found in the home. It’s there we learn the vital lessons of love and friendship that carry us through life. But even though we know this, we don’t always remember to show our appreciation for family members. The longer we forget, the more an atmosphere of […]
Who among us has not been lost? Whether as a school child with tear-stained cheeks; a teenager who thought he knew the way; or a weary traveler, fumbling to make sense of a map—we’ve all been lost. And, it’s hoped, we’ve all been found. The joy of being found, or of finding oneself, is transcendent—especially […]
No nation, no village, no individual is exempt from adversity. Each one of us experiences sore trials from time to time, and we are united in that suffering. But we can have more in common than our tears. When put to the test, we can refuse to be broken. Despite the calamities that come into […]
When we contemplate the beauty of this world God has chosen to share with us, our thoughts are drawn to the miracle of creation. When we look at a majestic mountain, a spectacular vista, or a magnificent sunset, we think of God, our Creator. We’re reminded that God is the Master of all artists, and […]
Tragedy has knocked at our nation’s Golden Door. The dust fell so thick, and so heavy, we felt it all around us, even though we’re hundreds of miles away. With you and with others all across our land, we grieve—and we pray. Lady Liberty may be surrounded by ashes, but she still stands. And her […]
Does God speak to His children? Most of us would answer, “Yes.” But some might say, “Not to me personally, of course.” We understand that the Almighty talks to those who influence the fate of nations: Abraham, the father of all Israel; Moses, deliverer of the Hebrew slaves; Paul, an Apostle of the early Christian […]
Dark nights are the ones that teach us the most about prayer. Those are the times when other resources are exhausted, and we fall to our knees in humility, hoping God will hear us. In times of crisis or despair, prayer is like the strap we grasp in a rushing train or subway, lending us […]
On a hot, humid, sunny day, a small group of neighbors gathered with shovels and rakes and gardening tools at a local park. The park had been too long neglected and was badly overrun with weeds and fallen leaves. The neighbors had set a day to clean it up. But as they surveyed the work […]
We’ve heard it said that “no man is an island.” Yet sometimes we don’t think about what’s implied in the statement. We really do need each other. After a terrible automobile accident, a woman received three pints of blood. During the weeks of recovery, she was filled with gratitude for the strangers who had saved […]
The Lord’s invitation to us is a promise of peace. He said: “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”1 Certainly, much about life can be troublesome. So many of us are […]
We live in an ocean of words, swirling about us from computer screens, book pages, television programs, and whisperings of those we love. Language is everywhere. Sometimes it may seem we’re being bombarded by messages, overwhelmed by information. From this barrage of words, we seek for those that matter most. An encouraging word from a […]
There’s an indescribable feeling that settles in on us at the end of the day when we notice the setting sun. A painted sky with radiant strokes of red, purple, pink, and orange can be breathtaking. All the artistic efforts in the world could never match the grandeur of a single sunset. How marvelous to […]
Among the precious gifts that patriots and pioneers offer us is the opportunity to carry their dreams to future generations. Gratitude for the freedom and happiness we enjoy is best expressed by adding our own contributions to this glorious inheritance. Our grateful remembrance of the past should prompt us to try to create an ever […]