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Word-y Gifts for Christian Faith & Life

The Christian Worker: Yes, it does take all that

“Fight the good fight of faith…” 1 Tim 6:12 On a trip to northern Africa many years ago, I joined a group of eager adventurers for a camel ride into the Sahara Desert. I was struck by how the camels Read more…


(Unsolicited) advice from the first mother: I am Eve

“…in the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil…” Gen. 2:9 There is some evil God does not want us to know or experience, so when God tells Read more…


Purpose in the Ugly: An “After Easter” Meditation

“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.” 2 Cor. 4:17 There are some situations in life that can only be described as ugly. Indeed, some are so ugly that Read more…


Embrace Your God-given Significance

“What is mankind that you are mindful of them; human beings that you care for them?” Ps. 8:4-5. The world of an ant is small but incredibly complex. They forage for food, build impressive nests and tunnel systems, skillfully avoid Read more…


Life by faith: I am Abraham

“Abraham believed the Lord, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” (Gen. 15:6) You celebrate me as the “father of faith.” I understand the theological significance of the title, but don’t for a second think it means I somehow Read more…