Discern - January/February 2025

January/February 2025


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Photo of dazed young girl being carried by a soldier in a war setting to illustrate the article Why War?
Why War?

Human history is, sadly, defined by conflicts escalating into war. What is the cause, and when will it end? Listen

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Graphic of a divided crown, part golden and part dark, to illustrate the article A Kingdom Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand
A Kingdom Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand

Around the world civil unrest is tearing nations apart, once again proving that a kingdom divided against itself cannot stand. How should Christians respond? Listen

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An illustration of a U.S. flag to illustrate the editorial An Open Letter to the President-Elect.
Discern  An Open Letter to the President-Elect

This open letter was written a month before the U.S. election to the one who will carry the heavy responsibility of the presidency. Listen

A historical photo of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill to illustrate the article Never Give In!
Life  Never Give In!

In the depths of World War II, Winston Churchill inspired his nation to endure. What can Christians learn from Churchill’s famous “Never Give In” speech? Listen

A close-up photo of a donkey's face to illustrate the article Somebody Else’s Problem (or, The Donkeys Were Never the Point).
Life  Somebody Else’s Problem (or, The Donkeys Were Never the Point)

In the Old Testament, God commands us not to ignore beasts of burden that are lost or struggling. What lesson can we learn from that today? Listen

Photo of a climber looking into the distance at a massive mountain peak to illustrate the article Trusting God in Times of Uncertainty.
Change  Trusting God in Times of Uncertainty

Would we grow in faith if we knew exactly what would happen to us? In our most anxious moments, we long for clarity, but what we really need is faith. Listen

Illustration of a girl and guy face-to-face to illustrate the article Relationship Expectations
Relationships  Relationship Expectations

Mismatched and unrealistic expectations lead to many marriage problems. What should you expect of your mate and yourself? What does God expect? Listen

Graphic of a first-century woman's hands and a flask to illustrate the article A Sinful Woman Washes Jesus’ Feet
God  A Sinful Woman Washes Jesus’ Feet

In Galilee, a Pharisee invited Jesus to share a meal at his home. However, it’s not so much the Pharisee we remember today, but an unexpected visitor. Listen

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