When this teen’s service trip to Kenya was interrupted by the eruption of protests, she learned in a tangible way how the presence of God, divine Love, dissolves fear and keeps us safe.
When a long “laundry list” of issues confront us, we might wonder, “Where do I begin?” Rather than get mired in the list, the author learned the best way to cover the whole ground is to begin with God.
Many are asking, How can we follow Christ today and truly love our neighbor? This writer’s desire to do so led him to take practical steps in his community to address the growing need for housing security.
While we can challenge the feeling that life is just one problem after another, this author turns the concept of “always working through something” on its head. What if, instead, we discovered that each day brings new, even joyful opportunities for spiritual growth?
Jesus’ demand to “love your neighbor as yourself” has potent practical applications when it comes to confronting the impulse to rejoice in another’s misfortune.
Feeling sluggish and unmotivated during winter was something this high school student just couldn’t live with. Surprisingly, it was the Bible that offered answers—and healing.