Customs and culture in Bible times may feel quite different from what you’re used to. A wedding feast lasts for days. Someone tears his clothes after hearing terrible news. People share meals in ways that carry more meaning than we might notice at first....
Spiritual disciplines are practices that help you make room for God in daily life. That may sound formal, but the practices themselves can be simple. You pray. You read Scripture. You serve someone. You fast, if that is wise for your health and situation. You return...
Christian memoirs can help you see how faith is lived through the lives of others, including their struggles. You read about fear, loss, courage, forgiveness, and the ways people turn toward God in hard places. Some memoirs are encouraging. Some are heavy. Some may...
Sometimes—maybe a lot of times—when you open the Bible or pray, your mind drifts, and your heart does not seem to respond much. That can feel discouraging. But it does not mean your time with God has no value. You are still coming to God and seeking to communicate...
A hurting person may need someone to listen, notice what is happening, and treat them with care. Learning how to serve with compassion begins with treating the people in front of you with care. And it extends to those who live far away whom you may never meet. Jesus...
