The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all; he protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken. (Psalm 34:19–20, niv) We live in a broken world. Today’s news recounts horrendous atrocities—war, corruption, crimes against humanity. Evil is not new. It existed in Bible times and

Jesus said, “I am with you for only a short time, and then I am going to the one who sent me.” (John 7:33, NIV) Spending time with children is the joy of my heart—sitting with them among the carpet squares, sharing stories with light-hearted laughter, and learning about our great God together. Prayer time gives

Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!  (2 Corinthians 9:15, NET) It was my freshman year of college, and I was looking forward to being home for Christmas. All semester long my roommate snapped pictures with her professional camera. My camera was tiny, and I dreamed of taking better pictures. So, having no idea

“The LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. . . . to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and . . . to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor . . . and everlasting joy will be yours.”  (Isaiah 61:1–2, 7, NIV, emphasis added) News headlines