Trying to be a Christian
Author: Jim Elliff

God will never reward the self-effort you exert to save yourself. He will not let you make the cross a meaningless act.

What Does It Mean To Be A Christian?
Author: Daryl Wingerd

In summary, Christians are people who believe God. They have abandoned all hope in any solution other than Jesus Christ. They fear God reverently and cherish His Word. Their highest affection in life is for God, for Jesus Christ, and for the many others who are His.

What Does It Mean to Believe?
Author: Jim Elliff

Sitting on the deck on a balmy evening, my daughter asked again for more clarity on the most important question she could pose: "Dad, what does it really mean to believe in Christ?"

What Thomas Learned from a Terrible Toothache
(for children)
Author: Susan Verstraete, Dr. Caleb Gardner, translated by Matt Greco

Everyone warned Thomas that eating sweets between meals was bad for his teeth, but he didn’t think about it much. Thomas loved candy. He ate it all day long and dreamed about it at night—fluffy marshmallows, chewy caramel, gummy worms and sticky suckers. Nothing made him happier than leaving the candy store with his mouth full and his pockets bulging with sugary treats. (A Spanish version of this article is available as a tract)

When Nobody Misses You
Author: Jim Elliff

". . . Dolores had no hobbies, made no contribution to society and rarely shared a kind word or deed in her life. I speak for the majority of her family when I say her presence will not be missed by many, very few tears will be shed and there will be no lamenting over her passing."

When the Bible Isn’t Boring Anymore
Author: Steve Burchett

But how can you discern if you “know” Jesus in this sense? How can you be sure that you have an ongoing relationship with Him? At the beginning and end of John 10:27, Jesus identifies two characteristics of those who know Christ. Consider the first: “My sheep hear My voice.”