One Christmas Eve our father told the family that he, quite spontaneously, had invited someone to Christmas dinner.

H. Weißgerber

Read Daniel Strubhar's thoughts on the story of Jesus in the temple when He was 12 years old, and how he relates this story to us...

Daniel Strubhar, Canada

The will of God for our lives is that we should be a blessing (Gen. 12:2). But we need God’s help if we want to become one. We have to let go of our own strong opinions, and give ourselves over to God’s will.

Karin Hauptmann

"Many of the influences that surround adolescents today are very dark, dangerous and powerful", writes Pippa Jacobs. Nevertheless, she has a lot of faith for a her children's future due to other, good examples that she sees around her.

"Long, long before we counted time in years, months and days,
God made a universe and hung a myriad stars in space..."

A poem by Helen Simons

Ole-Petter grew up in a regular Norwegian home without any particular religious ties. Various “coincidences” resulted in him accepting Jesus as his Saviour at 21 years of age. Here he writes about one of the first revelations he received in the church.

Ole-Petter Andersen, Norway

For many generations it has been completely normal – at least in Scandinavia – to say grace before you sit down to eat.

Harald Almås, Norway

You can hear about the forgiveness of sins all over the world—in any church you encounter. This is a very crucial part of your life as a Christian. But there is more to forgiveness than having your own sins forgiven.

Buddy Coblentz, USA