The holidays can be a hectic time for many families. You may find your partner spending more working, or the family may be caught up in a lot of activities. The world is pulling at everyone and it may seem like there isn’t enough time in the day. On day 11 of the 12 days…

As Christians, we are called to be concerned about the environment. This is because Christians are aware that God created the world, and we are all His trustees and stewards. We know from the very first verse in Scripture, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1). When we can look…

The Bible calls us to love our neighbor and be there for one another. Philippians 2:1-7 says, “So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by agreeing, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.…

We are often told that a small act of kindness goes a long way. Random acts of kindness can deliver a quick high, but they have less chance of furthering relationships or building the kingdom. Deliberate acts of kindness are a different story. On day 7 of the days of service challenge, complete one deliberate…

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