Today is an age when makeovers are popular. Some women desire to change their appearance with makeup or new clothes or radically change their physical body shape....

My husband and I found ourselves in tough times as the economy caused him to lose his job. With two small children, it was indeed frightening. ...

When the issues of life overwhelm us and we feel we are losing ground, what is our reaction at that precise moment of chaos and despair? The Lord of Heaven and of the universe tells us that He is our refuge. Let us believe this with every strength of our being and stay steadfast on His Word....

Coveting others’ spiritual gifts given by God is a dangerous path that leads to bitterness, fear, and comparison. Satan’s leading weapon is comparison; if he can get you to doubt who you are, he can move you from where God intended to a place of destruction and despair (John 10:10)....

These verses were written to the Israelites at a time when, as a result of their disobedience, they had been forced from their homeland and came under the rule of a pagan nation. In spite of their dire state, God offered wholeness and restoration to a people who didn’t deserve it....

Paul’s letter to the Galatians identifies goodness as a fruit of the Spirit. Being good is one manifestation that the Lord is active, living, and working in our lives. ...

We should never underestimate how much something small, done in kindness, can mean something so big to someone else. As a kid, my uncle Jerry used to always bring me a Hershey Bar when he came to visit....

The Bible is clear about the powerful influence that others have on believers, for both evil and good (Proverbs 12:26, 14:6-7; 22:24-25). While believers need to be deliberate in cultivating relationships with those who are unbelievers so that they may share the truth, it’s imperative to be careful about the influence of our closest companions....

Everyone needs a true friend—someone you enjoy spending time with, who encourages you and puts a smile on your face. True friends want the very best for each other and always try to influence each other in a positive way....

Faithfulness is the quality of being consistently full of faith. This fruit of the Spirit is characterized by loyalty, constancy, and unwavering trust in the Lord. ...