lessons from a soccer game
By Sophie Otiende, Kenya There is no doubt that soccer is the most popular sport of our time. From Africa to Asia and even the Middle East, soccer fans are widespread all across the world. The differences in culture, race, religion and opinions are dissolved when fans unite and cheer for their team. Just watch [...]
Love Works Wonders
By Julian Abraham Chua, 20, Singapore Love can work wonders. It could keep the poor and destitute alive through the generous giving of strangers. Similarly, because of God’s great love for us, we became the beneficiary of a great wonder. God “demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ [...]
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Loading ...Why Are Close Friendships Especially Difficult in Church?
By Poh Fang Chia Someone once asked me, “I’ve been in this church for more than six years. But I can’t name a single close friend. Why is it that we could spend innumerous time together in church, camps and Bible-study group, yet not forge any genuine friendship with anyone?” Perhaps, you have the same [...]
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By Cioloca Tabita, 16, Romania When I saw the announcement that invites us to share our thoughts on the subject of friends and love, I told myself to give it a shot. Why? I do not have that many friends as to be an expert on this subject, but I have one Friend that counts [...]
(7 votes, average: 4.14 out of 5) Loading ...The Value Of Friends
READ: 1 Samuel 20:12-17 Jonathan . . . loved [David] as he loved his own soul. —1 Samuel 20:17 John Chrysostom (347–407) was one of the great preachers in the early church. He was given the name Chrysostom, which means “golden-mouthed,” because of his eloquent sermons. Here is one of his insights on the value [...]
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By Hasyth A., 22, Sri Lanka “This is a poem I wrote about God’s love for me and the stages of life I have experienced. It talks about my internal battles and the person I became—not pleasant. But through all my struggles and all the rejections that I have put God through, He never let [...]
(2 votes, average: 4.50 out of 5) Loading ...What Do You Think Love Is?
We found this short film on the website of Bulls and Arrows—a Christian ministry based in Australia releasing short films tackling different topics and issues we all deal with in the schoolyard and on the street. What do you think love is? Could you identify with Hannah? Is there something from God’s Word you could [...]
(2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5) Loading ...Best Love Note Ever
Read: 1 John 3:1-3 Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! —1 John 3:1 Some people looking for love have found help in an unusual place—a taxicab in New York City. Taxicab driver Ahmed Ibrahim loves to set up blind dates for his [...]
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“I wrote this poem when I fell in love with someone, only to realize that she has fallen in love with my friend. They became a couple. And since she was my best friend, I gave her my full support. Through this experience I know that LOVE is actually the gift of God.” – Eri [...]
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