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  Loneliness, isolation, and frustration are some of the greatest sources of pain today, driving people deep into depression and leaving them feeling hopeless and helpless. But God’s Word has so much to say on issues like these—and so much encouragement to give for hard times. That’s why we’ve created Verses of Comfort, a section […]

  By Virginia Olson Dear Friend, This easy no-bake cake is always a hit when we have friends over on a weekend afternoon. It’ll look like you’ve spent hours in the kitchen. (But don’t worry, I’ll never tell!). Enjoy! No-Bake Chocolate Angel Cake Ingredients: 2 packages (14 oz.) chocolate chips 2 Tbsp. sugar 3 eggs […]

Q: Warren, I have a hard time recognizing the blessings God has given me. How can I become more thankful?   A: A lot of people think of blessings as something opulent that they can physically see—like a nice house or lots of money. And while God’s blessings sometimes take those forms, they’re more often seen […]

By Dr. Chuck Olson There I was minding my own business. My mission was simple: Stop by P.F. Chang’s and pick up some takeout for dinner with my sweetheart. As I waited for the order to be filled, a family of three walked in: two everyday-looking parents, and one very extraordinary child. The child, probably […]

Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. – 1 Peter 3:8 Richie Incognito and Jonathan Martin had every reason as teammates to be friends, but they weren’t. Incognito constantly harassed and bullied Martin. He even threatened to kill him and his family. Incognito claimed it was all just […]

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:6-7 An art contest was held to find the perfect picture of peace. […]

“We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with […]

“Don’t grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!” – James 5:9 A man was driving to work one morning, and was stuck in traffic when the car in front of him broke down. The driver of the broken-down vehicle tried desperately to start […]

“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” – Romans 12:10 An old dentist recounts a story about his very busy dental office years ago. Apparently, he had one particular patient who was constantly late to his appointments. One day, this man was scheduled to come in to get a cavity […]

“The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.” – Psalm 34:17 Dr. Tony Evans tells the story of a time he got stuck on an elevator in a high-rise building. The car was between floors when the system locked up. And the people who were in the […]