Editorials

What makes an ideal family?

"An ideal family ... mine? You've got to be kidding!" Any of us might respond that way, but let's take another look.
When we look at the nightly news, do we feel there is little we can do about it? We can all pray for a better world—a world that more nearly reflects God's kingdom.

Let's not belittle God!

Before we decide that God can't help, maybe we should think again. It may be that we've put limits on God, which aren't there. A true understanding of God's nature is powerful. It can heal.
The "Easter message" has a lot more to say about our own lives right now than we may have realized.
Women are working together with men as never before in the war zone. Prayer which shows us that womanhood is truly an expression of the God who is both Father and Mother can bring strong support to their efforts.

Giving from the heart

We consider the gift very carefully when we're giving to someone we really care about. In giving to church, shouldn't we take time to think and pray for God to guide us?
When we're barraged with images, sounds, and fears about war, we need to step back and ask, "What is God doing right now? What is He telling me?"

Unconditional love

People have "gifts." Some paint, others compose music. I've seen bricklayers that are artists in their labor. The ability to love, however, is spiritually natural to us all.

Us—and our family of man

You can't help growing when you see more of the universality of Christ, or Truth. It makes for a much bigger family.
We need not be deceived by what our physical senses tell us. By turning to God in prayer we exercise our spiritual sense and find dominion and freedom.
Nursing means someone cares when we're in need and that someone is there to help, to encourage, to give aid. Christianity can't exist for long minus such compassion.

Bringing hostilities to an end

"Can any good come from the situation I now find myself in?"—not an uncommon question. Yet there is a spiritual answer that no longer needs to remain uncommon. There is healing at hand.