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Comfort in the midst of conflict: Revelation 8 to 11 Timothy J. Westendorf Most are aware that this world is fraught with peril. People strive to protect themselves and their loved ones from physical harm. But how many live…
The stone marks the place of those who died. But one cemetery tells a different story. John P. Bortulin The sights and sounds and the subdued quietness of the 9/11 Memorial on the southside…
Get rid of the old yeast, so that you may be a new unleavened batch—as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. Therefore let us keep…
Two cultures. One ministry. Seth P. Haakenson I often tell people that the first thing they’ll say in heaven is not “Wow!”, but “Oh!” In other words, in heaven we’ll…
Mark G. Schroeder “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb” (Psalm 139:13). David knew. He knew that his life began not when he…
My School” is a special new segment of the monthly video news magazine Kids Connection. Each month, Kids Connection will visit a school or church to share a story of that organization’s unique ministry efforts in God’s kingdom.…
How do I respond to my husband who maintains that the word Easter refers to Ishtar, the Babylonian fertility goddess? He refuses to go to any church that uses that title. James…
The very first sentence of the forward perfectly prepares the reader for this book: “This is not an easy book. You, dear reader, should know what you’ve gotten yourself in…
The reality of Christ’s resurrection affirms our faith. Michael J. Berg Christianity is the only religion that claims it can be proved false. This sounds odd, but it is exactly what St. Paul meant when he…
What do you do when someone comes knocking on your door asking for help? That’s a question the pastors and several members of St. Paul’s, New Ulm, Minn., asked when people would stop at the…
What’s happening when we don’t even know it Eric S. Roecker I had no idea. This was what went through my mind as I read his letter. The impact of ministry…
“Pastor Jeske leaves a legacy of teaching the Bible in a way that is accessible, interesting, and grace-centered,” says Mike Novotny, pastor at The CORE, Appleton, Wis. “The most frequent…
An immigrant discovers a church where he feels at home. Rachel Hartman In April 2008, Walter Ramirez stepped foot onto U.S. soil. Originally from El Salvador, he spent his first months…
How do parents find contentment? As parents, we all know that we need to savor each moment. Those older and wiser remind us that the time passes so quickly. So,…
Thomas wanted proof. We simply believe what God tells us. Gilbert Haw Do you remember the story of Thomas? After Jesus rose from death, he appeared before his disciples. Most…
A heart attack opens the door for the gospel to win a soul for Jesus. Eric S. Hartzell In 1919, a white man stepped into the Apache reservation in Arizona to share God’s message of grace…
Speaking the truth in love Justin C. Cloute “The Bible is just a bunch of made-up stories written by dead, power-hungry men!” These words echoed in my mind as I tried to think of what to say next. I was a…
A knock on the door brings tragic news and a need for Christian comfort. Brian D. Guhr During my career as a deputy sheriff and detective for a local sheriff’s department,…
Andrew C. Schroer On July 22, 2018, a 34-year-old man named Eric Stagno walked into a Planet Fitness gym in New Hampshire. He stopped at the front counter, took off all his clothes, and then proceeded to do yoga…
Revelation vs. speculation Getting and staying healthy is a major concern for millions of people. In recent years you may have heard a confusing array of advice on how to achieve…
John A. Braun On more than one occasion we have been delayed by a serious accident on the freeway. At some of those scenes, emergency personnel erected canvas tarps to…