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Many parts of our lives depend on the service of people we routinely overlook. In the days ahead, try to be more aware of such persons. Give God thanks for their service. As you do so, try also to look for ways in which you might serve them and others, such as by praying for them, lending a hand, or offering an encouraging word.

If you’ve never trusted in Jesus as your Savior from the power and penalty of sin and death, there is no better time than today. None of our good works, no matter how much they impress other people, will secure our salvation. Our only hope is to offer our lives to Christ and believe that He can and will redeem us. Accept His gift of love and...

A Taste for Worldliness The word worldly is often used today to describe a person who is sophisticated or refined in their tastes. But the biblical meaning of this word is something quite different. Worldly in Scripture is synonymous with “ungodly.” Hebrews 12:16 characterizes Jacob’s brother, Esau, as a worldly or profane person because...

Invitation to a Feast When Prince Harry married Meghan Markle last May, the wedding celebration included a formal dinner reception for 200 guests, a luncheon hosted by the queen for the 600 guests at the wedding, and light refreshments for over 2,000 members of the public who were invited to Windsor Castle to witness the presentation of the...

Fed by God Inspired by Jesus’ 40-day sojourn in the wilderness, Robert Bogucki ventured into Australia’s Great Sandy Desert—and disappeared. A manhunt was launched after tourists spotted his abandoned bicycle and supplies, but after 15 days of searching they concluded that he had not survived. Bogucki’s family hired trackers to continue the...

Blessed Hunger Although the world produces enough food to feed the entire population, 815 million people go hungry each year. Famine, poverty, and war are key factors that contribute to world hunger. According to research from the United Nations, hunger kills more people each year than aids, malaria, and tuberculosis combined. In view of...

Hunger to Do God’s Will We have all had occasions when we were so busy we missed a meal. Either we had no time to eat, or we were so engrossed in activity that we forgot to take the time. Usually, however, we make regular meals our priority. The same was true for the disciples. They had been purchasing food in the village while Jesus waited...

Food and Faith Jimmy wanted to be a country music star. His dream was to play on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry. His dream took over his life, almost ruining his marriage. But when Jimmy became a follower of Jesus, he decided that country music had become his idol. He abandoned his dream and decided that he would play only worship music.

Sitting at the Wrong Table Conscience is important, and it is a way that God uses to keep us attuned to the path of obedience. But it is merely an alarm bell. It can alert us to danger but cannot compel us to avoid it. Repeated exposure to temptation may erode our conscience to such a degree that we find it easy to ignore its warning. In...

The Meaning of the Lord’s Supper Many homes have two sets of dishes. The everyday plates are used for daily meals. The “good china,” however, is often stored in a cupboard or put on display. Sometimes it is more expensive than the ordinary plates but it does not have to be. What sets it apart is its special use. The Lord’s Supper is a sacred...