Socks — the best gift ever?
Did your parents ever give you socks for a birthday or Christmas present? Mine did. Every Christmas, when I looked through my stocking, I found candy, notebooks, hot chocolate packets — and a big bag of socks. I would usually say thank you and then toss the socks...
Last minute gifts for everyone on your list
It’s finally here, the night before Christmas. Stockings are hung, the tree is lit, and the presents are all wrapped. Or, maybe they aren’t. Maybe you still have to do a little last-minute shopping. Before you face the frenzied crowds, consider giving a World Help...
Advent: the season of light
Savita stooped to place flowers, sweets, and coins before the idols at the temple in his Indian village. He gave as much as he could in order to find favor with the Hindu gods. But day after day as he lit another candle at an idol’s feet, he felt empty … his offerings...
God can use your gifts for His glory
Richard and Janis Lee had served the Lord together for decades. They were active members in their local church, had raised their three children to love Jesus, and had poured their hearts into their students during the many years they served as teachers. But the...
Every day, I try to live my life in such a way that I accomplish at least one thing that will outlive me and last for eternity.