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A dark-eyed girl and her jump rope

A dark-eyed girl and her jump rope

A little girl with dark eyes and a jump rope captured the author’s heart when she visited Cambodia. A girl whose innocence had been stolen by sex traffickers.

Lent: an invitation

Lent: an invitation

Matt LeRoy of Love Chapel Hill invites you to join him on a Lent journey by reading Scripture and personal reflections from others.

I am a church member

I am a church member

Author Thom S. Rainer examines what it means to be a church member in regards to becoming involved and proactive in service to the local church and the Lord.

Eyes on the rim

Eyes on the rim

Jim Dunn relates childhood basketball memories with how it looks to keep our eyes focused on Jesus amidst a world of distractions.

An “awe-full” day

An “awe-full” day

I shook hands with my friend Wayne and asked how he was doing. He answered, “Awful!” But then he smiled, and I knew there was more to the story.

Are you called?

Are you called?

Are you living out God’s present calling on your life? Jim Dunn examines how we sometimes run from God when it comes to living out his calling on our lives.

Why pray?

Why pray?

Paul suggests that we do not know how to pray as we should (Rom. 8:26). The Holy Spirit has to intervene for us with groanings that words cannot express. I’m sure you have sometimes felt this way.

¿Por qué orar?

¿Por qué orar?

Pablo sugiere que no sabemos cómo orar (Rom. 8:26), por ello el Espíritu Santo intercede por nosotros con gemidos indecibles; estoy seguro que alguna vez te has sentido así.

11 things I learned at Kingswood University

11 things I learned at Kingswood University

Alecia da Cruz talks about the lessons she learned while a student at Kingswood University. And the lessons are things we can all take into consideration.

​Face the north

​Face the north

From crib to college, Jim Dunn continues to faithfully pray for his children, as they’ve grown up. He encourages other parents to do the same.

A simple question changed Sherry’s life

A simple question changed Sherry’s life

Jo Anne Lyon tells us how 8-yr-old Sherry was asked to play Mary in her church’s Christmas program. That simple act was the most significant thing that happened in her life.

The road I would have never asked to walk

The road I would have never asked to walk

One Houghton alum and her family never would’ve asked to walk the road God has placed them on. But they continue to walk with Jesus one footstep at a time even when they don’t understand his ways.

Peace on earth

Peace on earth

This time of year “peace on earth” can be heard often. While global peace is greatly needed, Ron McClung asks, “What about your peace at this Christmas season? At home, at work, and in life?

50 years: Why a youth convention?

50 years: Why a youth convention?

Jim Dunn knows firsthand how teens’ lives can be changed at a Wesleyan youth convention. He gives his take on why The Wesleyan Church continues to hold these important youth events.

Christmas is the kiss of God

Christmas is the kiss of God

God is the divine kiss for all people, taking what has been distorted by sin and twisting his own lips to make human beings beautiful.