Editorials

Meekness gives us that equanimity of spirit which keeps us close to God.

Lost ... or found?

If something of deep value in our life seems lost or wasted, is there any recourse—any way to find comfort, restitution, healing?
Even closer than your next-door neighbor is someone special who needs to be loved—and deserves to be loved.
God is constantly communicating with each one of us in ways that cut through the strident noises of our day and reach into our hearts.

Don't forget the basics

We all want more. The question is, How do we find out what that "more" really is?
II Kings 4:6 "And the oil stayed.

Church on a spiritual frontier

If we assumed this was an ordinary time, we might suppose we needed an ordinary church. But the times aren't ordinary, and we need the Church we have!

Good friends

As we live the love Jesus showed us, we will never lack the support of friendship.
Have you ever had times when the immediate results of trying to live Jesus' teachings didn't seem that rewarding? Don't be discouraged. You aren't the first to feel that way!
The yearning of an individual's faith comes to light in the ruins of an ancient city. But where is faith in our own times?

Healing is not a talking cure

It sometimes helps to remind ourselves that the spiritual basis for healing isn't human persuasion but divine reality.
The things that bring us together really are a whole lot more than what seems to drive us apart. There's a common ground that undergirds it all.