AUTHOR
Ayrian Yasar
Lessons from Judges: Finding Streams of Blessing When We Fail
Early on in the book of Judges we find three small stories told in great detail: the fall of a pagan king, the faithfulness of a family, and the unfaithfulness of a tribe. What can we learn from these stories to help us in our own struggles?
Advent Sunday Week 2: A Priestly Child Is Born
The newborn baby laid in the manger wasn’t wearing the well-made, beautiful clothes of a high priest; rather, he was wrapped in cleaning cloths for animals. Jesus didn’t look glorious or important, but his job was the most important in the world.
God Comes to Us in the Dirt
God became dirty and low on this earth so that we might be clean and elevated. What does this mean?
Advent Sunday Week 1: The Story of a Warrior Child
The Christmas story was the plan of God. Here is part one of a four-part Sunday Advent series that will hopefully deepen your family’s understanding of and love for the Christ child.
What Happens to the Souls of Christians When They Die? — Luke 23:42-43
What is a soul and what happens to the soul of a Christian upon physical death?
Why Psalm 23 Is My Favorite Psalm
One of the first psalms I learned as a child was Psalm 23. Whether I needed comfort or calming, reading this psalm was a help many times. Why is Psalm 23 such a cherished psalm for so many people?
The Boldness, Courage, and Humility of the Five Daughters of Zelophehad
A common stereotype of the godly woman describes her as being timid and soft-spoken, staying in the background, and going along with whatever is decided by others. How do the daughters of Zelophehad in Numbers 27 challenge that stereotype?
The Beauty of Belonging to a Good Master
To be counted as Jesus Christ’s slave (2 Pet. 1:1)—to be dependent upon and belong forever to one who loves so deeply that he died for us and calls us to a good place—should fill us with peace.
4 Ways to Lovingly Deal with Rejection
When people have treated us badly, it’s tempting to become bitter and aloof toward or lash out in anger at them. Here are four ways to lovingly deal with unwarranted rejection.