Christian Daily

Opinion

• What young believers can learn from old believers

  By Margaret Sharpe Global

  3 mins read

  Christians in Western individualistic cultures can learn much from our collectivist culture brothers and sisters. Learning the value of intergenerational engagement is one of those things, as this camping example from Brazil shows.

• Take advantage of Advent as a time to reconnect with awe

  By Barbara MearnsEurope

  4 mins read

  When were you last captivated by wonder? The experience of awe is an uplifting one, available to all who take the time to notice the awesomeness around us. This advent, open your imagination to look for awe in the Christmas narrative and marvel at the Creator's works around us.

• Practicing peace as an Advent discipline and beyond

  By Jilleen WestbrookUS & Canada

  3 mins read

  Last Sunday, the second Sunday of Advent, and throughout this week has been an opportunity to reflect on peace. In this contribution, discover how it fits into the Advent season, some history, a relevant scripture, and practices that can help you cultivate personal peace in an uncertain world.

• When should purpose overrule preference in the Christian faith?

  By Brian HarrisOceania

  5 mins read

  What if our deep ability and the world’s deep need meet, but we don’t enjoy doing what we are so good at? When should we say yes to preference, even though more purposeful options are within our reach? A pastor considers the dilemma of duty.