Tag Archive for: faith

Failing Boys and Wrong Men

By: Stephen McAlpine

Boys To Men?

The so-called whipping boys for our cultural sins these days are actual boys. We hear and read it all of the time. Boys are failing and men are wrong. So go the headlines. And there is much handwringing by the powers that be as they seek to address this. Read more

From Loneliness to Solitude: Practicing the Presence of God

By: Brian Harris

In his wonderful book, Reaching Out, Henri Nouwen suggests there are three key movements in the spiritual life. There is the movement from loneliness to solitude; from hostility to hospitality; and from illusion to prayer.
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5 Ways to Fight Well and Turn Conflict Into Connection

By: The Centre for Effective Living

A common myth about relationships is that not fighting is a good sign. Although not fighting may sound ideal, peaceful, easy, and drama-free, in reality, the absence of conflict can sometimes signal emotional distance, avoidance, or unspoken resentment. Read more

Upendo’s Story: How Clean Water Transformed a Village

By: Sidhara Udalagama

“When water came out, people were coming from different places, running to see what miracle had started. It was a great joy!” says Boaz, a local Compassion staff member in Tanzania. Find out how the provision of clean water transformed a family and community in the rural village of Karambandea, Tanzania. Read more

I Just Dreamt of My Home. What do Houses Mean in Dreams?

By: Tania Harris

Houses are one of the most common symbols that appear in our dreams, but what do they mean? 
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Tide of Faith or Spiritual Tsunami?

By: Stephen McAlpine

One of the more chilling photos of the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami is of a family of holidaymakers standing in the shallows of the withdrawn sea, as the water come barrelling in again. Read more

All You Need Is Love

By: Audrey Waugh

“All We Need Is Love,” “Love, Love Me Do”… there are so many song titles with the word love. Read more

Christian Persecution is Rising Globally, But Hope Can, Too

By: Laura Bennett

For the last 31 years, Open Doors has released their World Watch List, detailing the countries where persecution against Christians is most prolific.

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How Do You Know it’s God? Amanda’s God Conversation Shows us How

By: Tania Harris

It’s the most common question I am asked… how do you know it’s God? Read more

God Pours His Love into Our Hearts

By: Dr Eliezer Gonzalez

We know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love (Romans 5:5, NLT).

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