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From Genesis to Revelation, God speaks His promises over creation:  I will heal and redeem you. I will be your shepherd, defender and friend. I will satisfy your hunger and give you abundant life. I will reconcile and restore you and make you whole. I promise. Today we celebrate the... read more →

Ahmed and Kareem raced through their neighborhood in Cairo, trying to get home. They’d been out playing football with friends and lost track of the time. Now it was dark. Their home was on a street known to be dangerous, especially at night. The sound of footsteps behind them quickened... read more →

Tiya had stayed beside the dried-up riverbank for several days. A newly married Arsi Oromo woman, she’d been called to her first ateetee gathering. This ritual of prayer and song was the sacred duty of the married women in her community. Drought had fallen on their region in Ethiopia, so... read more →

In a remote Chinese village, Sonamtso tells the story of three visitors from a distant land. They arrived unannounced one day, accompanied by a nurse working in the area who’d befriended her family. Hospitality is a valued practice among Amdo Tibetans, so Sonamtso quickly ushered her guests into the living... read more →

If you look around the world today, it’s difficult to ignore the discord that divides people and nations. The “peace on earth” we yearn for at Christmas often feels like a distant dream. For all the beauty and intention of God embedded in every culture, sin has caused humanity to... read more →

Lazarus had been dead four days when Jesus met Martha on the road into Bethany. Distraught, she grieved not only her brother’s death, but also her hope that Jesus would save him. “I am the resurrection and the life.” Jesus makes the bold assertion that He Himself is the very... read more →

The global refugee crisis has reached unprecedented levels. Of the world’s 70.8 million forcibly displaced people, 25.9 million—more than half of whom are children—have sought refuge beyond their countries’ borders. More than 41 million are internally displaced, and at least 3.9 million are stateless, denied a nationality and access to... read more →

Professional long-distance runners devote countless hours to training their bodies. Working out to strengthen muscles; eating the proper food; getting enough sleep; mentally preparing for fatigue, weather conditions and opponents’ strategies; even selecting the proper footwear and clothing—these are the things that make for success. And they rely on a... read more →