Throughout history, people have asked the question, “Who is Jesus?” Some consider Him to be a good man, a prophet, a teacher. Others believe that He is in fact God, but consider Him to be distant, unknowable, unapproachable. Have you ever stopped to ask yourself the question, “Who is Jesus Christ to me?” . I [...]

One of Jesus's names is the Lion of Judah. But what does this name mean? We have to go way back to the beginning of the Bible for this question, to the book of Genesis. The ancestors of the Israelites' tribes were the sons of Jacob—who was later called Israel (Genesis 32:24-30). Among these brothers, [...]

When we are falsely accused, it's natural to try to defend ourselves to prove our innocence. I used to try to defend myself by tarnishing the image of my accusers. But now at age sixty, I have learned to explain myself in a proper way, and to let God be my defender. . I came [...]

The Revana people, including Layla, had been flying at near-lightspeed for close to three years to settle on the new planet they were missioned with terraforming. It was going to be their new home. . Alerts started popping up all over Layla's screen. As chief navigator it was her job to make sure everyone stayed [...]

I like to take walks with my dog almost every day. One evening, I passed a house that had so many flowers of all different colors, and it just made me so happy! A woman was outside watering them, so I told her I loved all her beautiful flowers. She responded with a big smile, [...]

"She does WHAT?" As we walked out of class, a friend told me something surprising. A boy at our school, who I'll call “Henry,” had persuaded his girlfriend, “Vanessa,” to do his homework for him. When another student asked Henry about this, he admitted that every school night Vanessa completed not only her own homework [...]

Have you ever felt deeply satisfied after enjoying a meal that you love? Have you found yourself eating slowly while savoring your favorite food, thinking about each bite and fully tasting it? . In Psalm 63, David talks about how God satisfies us even more than good food does. David writes, “I have beheld your [...]

When my friend invited me to her twelfth birthday party, I couldn't contain my excitement! I anticipated the fun we'd have—playing games, eating cake, and swimming in her backyard pool. There was just one problem. My Campfire group planned to see a movie that same day, and I wanted to go. I couldn't do both, [...]

When we lived in Guinea, West Africa, we witnessed the beauty of hospitality. There's even a proverb that states: "An unexpected visitor is like an unexpected rain." . We lived through two seasons each year: six months of rainy season, and six months of dry season. We always loved the “mango rains”—the rare, unexpected downpours [...]

A storm is swirling around you, the winds howling. The rain falls hard from the sky, stinging you as it hits. Terrified, you cry out for help. Suddenly, something drapes over you. You are pulled close. You are covered in the shadow of the wings of God. Under the wings of your Savior, you find [...]