Whether you're struggling with stress, loss, financial pressures, or any other trouble, you're not alone. God's peace is always available to encourage you and help you get through the difficult patches with your spirit intact.

Learn, if you haven't already, this truth that Madeleine L'Engle stated so well: "Joy is the infallible sign of the presence of God." Then learn to live in that sweet spot.

Life's ultimate reward is found in its ultimate challenge-loving others as God does. The articles in this issue offer thoughts and insights to help bring the prize within reach.

The year ahead brims with fresh new possibilities for those who believe God's promise in Jeremiah 29:11: "I know the plans I have for you-plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

May the wonder of God's love and the joy of His presence be yours this Christmas and always through His Son, Jesus, whose birthday we celebrate this month.

Why is an attitude of thankfulness and praise to God important to our personal success and happiness? Answers suggested in the following articles may surprise you.

What matters most? What do you want from life? What kind of person do you want to be? This issue aims at helping you take stock, refocus, and chart a course toward greater happiness and fulfillment.

Sheer willpower can get us through many of life's difficulties, but only God can get us through the really tough ones. He wants to not only do that, but to make us better in the process.

None of us can achieve ultimate success in life or any endeavor on our own; we all need outside help, and who better to help guide and provide than all-knowing, all-powerful God Himself?

Understanding and having patience with people who are different from us begins with understanding how God sees them. Here are a few thoughts on that.

Don’t let the truly important things in life to get lost amid daily routines and emergencies. Make today a defining moment that puts your life on course for greater success, happiness, and fulfillment.

Are faith and reason at irreconcilable odds, or can reason be used to draw us deeper into faith? This issue tackles that age-old question.

We each share in the responsibility for taking care of and saving our collective home. This issue of Activated explores ways that we, together and with God’s help, can do a lot better

Bad things happen, but it’s nearly always possible to achieve some positive result in spite of them. Here’s how that works.

Fear can be debilitating, but it doesn’t have to be. Learn to face your fears and march right through them in this issue.

Stepping into a new year can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be. Put your hand in God’s and get your cues from Him, and you’re ready to face whatever challenges 2012 may bring your way.

It has been a particularly difficult year for this weary world of ours, but once again Christmas helps put things in perspective and brings hope for a better tomorrow.

Interpersonal relationships are one of life’s greatest challenges, but also one of its greatest rewards. This issue aims to help you meet those challenges and reap those rewards.

If you are like many millions of others struggling through the global economic downturn, this issue should give you some ideas and hope.

How far will God go in helping you find answers to your questions and solutions to your problems? You may be surprised at these answers.

Your happiness is high on God’s priority list, and He’s doing all He can to make it happen. He can’t do it alone, though. Here’s what He needs from you.

Torn between pursuing personal goals and taking social responsibility? It’s possible to succeed at both.

Our reaction to life’s reversals has a major bearing on how quickly we recover from them. Be happier by cutting your turnaround time.

Faith in God’s unfailing love puts life’s problems and pressures in perspective. Make the faith/peace connection.

How the spiritual realm works remains one of life’s great mysteries, but God has given some clues—food for thought and fuel for faith.

One way we can show God how thankful we are for all He’s given us is by taking care of His gifts, starting with the most indispensable one—our bodies.

God wants nothing more than to help you reach your full potential, and He’s got a plan. Here’s how to keep growing.

Need help sorting out your problems, managing your days, and satisfying your deepest longings? It starts here.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from everyone at Activated. May your holiday season be happy and blessed, and may this issue help make is so.

We can't stop all bad things from happening, but we can reduce their impact, which will help us recover more quickly and make the process less painful. Here's how.

Ailing spiritually? Jesus, Great Physician, is concerned about both our physical and spiritual well-being, and He stands ready to help and heal both body and spirit.

Who do you turn to when you need healing? How much can you expect God to intervene, and what does He expect from you? These answers and more.

Life holds no greater thrill than discovering how much God loves you and wants to show that love day by day. This issue brings that truth up close and personal.

Circumstances don’t need to dictate your level of happiness. This issue will help you find peace of heart and mind, no matter what you may be going through.

The World Cup, international football's (soccer) premier tournament, is finally here. Who will be remembered for what? And what will be your legacy?

Life is full of problems, but God wants to turn every one of yours to your eventual good—and sometimes you can speed the process. Here’s how.

What will heaven be like? This issue gives a glimpse into that heavenly realm. After reading this, you will never see this present world quite the same.

Don't let this world's troubles drag you down with them; faith in God's love will help you rise above any circumstance or misfortune.

Succeeding in today's world is a complicated and tricky business, but God knows all the secrets and wants to share them with you. He's just waiting for you to ask.

Not sure you have what it takes to turn your dreams for 2010 into reality? Tap into God’s infinite power and resources and anything is possible.

With the world reeling from economic woes, this is going to be a different sort of Christmas for many of us, but with the right approach it could turn out to be the most blessed yet.

True Christianity can be summed up in one word—love. That's easier said than done, but it gets easier once you realize it's God's love and yours for the asking.

Can God bend the laws of nature to intervene on our behalf? If so, who qualifies for such help and how? What else does He hope to accomplish? Answers here…

When relationships go awry, everyone suffers. But where we have problems, God has solutions. You may be amazed at how simple they are!

If you have a problem with the way you see yourself, look again. God created you in His own image, and He loves you more than you can imagine—just as you are.

We all age, but too few of us learn how to enjoy and make the most of the process. Here’s how to make each passing year better than the one before.

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Good fathers are one of God's special gifts, and fatherhood is one of His special callings. Activated salutes those men who help make us all we can be.

What is in store for this weary world of ours?—Both trouble and triumph, it turns out. Here's what to expect and how to prepare.

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Infinite love and eternal life begin the instant you believe this promise from Jesus: "Because I live, you will live also" (John 14:19). Find out more here...

It's time to pay tribute to all the wonderful women around us as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the international women's movement on March 8. Happy Women's Day!

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Happiness is what we make it, and we make it first in our minds. Find out how to build a happier, more positive, and more productive you.

In order to reach the ultimate success this coming year and beyond, get God's power behind you. That's easier than you probably realize.

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Meet the most amazing Man! He became like us so we could become like Him. One short, simple prayer could be the beginning of a whole new life that's more wonderful than anything you ever imagined.

Just as you wouldn't think of taking a trip into the unknown without a map, you shouldn't try to make your way through life on your own--and you don't need to. God has given you a sure guide, His Word.

Prayer is our hotline to Heaven. Connecting with Jesus through prayer is as simple, as real, and even more reliable than picking up the phone and calling your best friend. He's always on call to meet your every need.

To secure your place in Heaven, all you have to do is believe! God's grace plus your faith plus nothing! Once saved, always saved! Jesus knows you're not perfect and never will be—and He loves you just the same!

Loving relationships are built on loving two-way communication. True Christianity is just such a relationship--one that grows stronger and deeper through honest, open communication. Jesus is just waiting to speak to you.

A lost and lonely world cries out for love and answers. If you've found Jesus, you have what others need. Learn to share the good news of Jesus' love, and see what wonders He can do through you to change others' lives for the better.