Charisma Magazine

We really are the children of God, and the dynamics of our relationship with Him are more similar to the relationship between earthly parents and their children than we might initially expect. We struggle with this because we all know that human parents don't have the same attributes and capacities as God. This, however, does not negate the similarities.

For instance, providing for the children is not a burdensome drain upon a loving and resourceful parent. Rather, it is a deeply satisfying pleasure and honor. So it is with God and His children (see Ps. 50:15).

When we share the message of Jesus with unbelievers, we are fulfilling the Lord's command to Peter to "feed My sheep" (John 21:17). But to genuinely win others to Christ, we must somehow drive home the most basic message of the gospel: God loves them. It's simple, but when sinners experience agape love, their hearts become pliable and open to the truth. If you know Jesus, spread the love and watch the Holy Spirit use you to draw spiritually hungry people to the Lord. Watch the video below.

During the 19th century, liberal theologians began a search to rediscover the historical Jesus. They were intent on determining the true personality of a Jesus who existed 2,000 years earlier. Leading this pursuit was Dr. Albert Schweitzer, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning philosopher, theologian and medical missionary.

The fruit of his work was disclosed in his highly acclaimed book The Quest of the Historical Jesus, which was released in 1906--the same year the Azusa Street Revival lit the world on fire.

Birthday rituals, especially those between a papa bear and his cubs, have a way of creating a tearful stream. I’m as normal, I suppose, as any papa bear at the moment when, just prior to the cake and candles, I begin the jubilee by accepting my birthday cards from the kids.

Responding joyfully to their eager offerings, I quickly thumb open the cards with heartfelt surprise. Then, without trying to look unappreciative for the coins spent, I swiftly glance past all the artwork and poetry.

If you're a mom, by the time you get your children ready for school, go to work, then come home and cook and clean, you're probably too drained to pay attention to your own needs. But single mom Danette Crawford is helping mothers of all types feel appreciated, whether they're married, single, separated or pulling double duty because dad is deployed. To find out what Danette is doing to make motherhood in her community a little less stressful, listen to the podcast below.