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Q: How can we explain “holiness” to children? A: First, let’s talk about why teaching about holiness is crucial to our children’s faith. We can trust and depend upon God because He is holy. When kids learn that God is holy, it creates a life-long foundation of trust in God. We become who we…

The Greek word for “confess” is homolego.  Literally, this word means “to say the same thing” (homo=same; lego= to say).  Confession is a type of agreement, and for Christians, it is coming into agreement with God: “God, I agree with you about my need for you.”  In regard to sin, it is saying, “God…

The bestselling toy in the history of the German-based Playmobil toy company is Martin Luther. Putting Martin Luther on the market for the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation was quite an ingenious strategy. A great deal of hype surrounds Martin Luther in Germany in 2017, including…

Tell us about your parents: My father, Manuel, now retired, was a pastor, superintendent of the Maputo District, and teacher at Seminario Nazareno em Mozambique. My mother, Bessie, pastors Maputo Central Church and will retire this year. She has been there for nearly 15 years and averages around 2…

We were standing on the deck that my wife had just painted, sipping coffee, enjoying the flowers and the refreshing scent of a lilac bush, when she noticed something. This is not always a good thing. Something she "notices" can translate into a big project. Being the kind, compassionate husband…

We were standing on the deck that my wife had just painted, sipping coffee, enjoying the flowers and the refreshing scent of a lilac bush, when she noticed something. This is not always a good thing. Something she "notices" can translate into a big project. Being the kind, compassionate husband…

Wise, humble, and smart "how-to" questions gave birth to a helpful network of television, video, and Internet called "Do It Yourself" (DIY). DIY is built on the ethic that "an ordinary person can learn to do more than he or she thought was possible." Smart people "do it themselves" to save money,…

Almost daily I come into contact with someone who feels worthless or disappointed with life. I can relate. When I was a senior in high school, a guidance counselor told me that I was a loser and that I would "never amount to anything in life." I did not take this criticism well. In fact, I spent…

Remember the days before cell phones? When I watch old reruns of television shows or older movies, I am amazed at how often the process of communication is such an important part of the plot line. Having to find a stationary pay phone or office phone often hinders the work of the main character.…

My friend and I, both native English speakers, showed an interest in the Spanish language in high school. We took required Spanish courses and practiced speaking Spanish as often as we could. I continued to be interested in the Spanish language while in college but did not pursue it as an academic…