There is nothing better for a weary soul than a well-said word. On an expedition to Africa, reporter Henry Morton Stanley became sick with a fever. He had the Bible and old newspapers to read while he lay in bed, but he noticed a difference... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
The word “teenager” doesn’t have to be associated with the word “rebellion.” As a senior, Rob Mouw played soccer at Wheaton Christian High School. His performance in one game catapulted him to fame, although not in the way you might expect.... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
If you aren’t happy with what you have, then getting what you want won’t make you any happier. Lynn Austin wrote about her experience with discontentment in her book, The Christian Reader: Satan knows what he can use to dazzle and distract... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Have you ever prayed for something for so long that you forgot about it? Even if you have forgotten the request you made years ago, God has not. Zacharias was busy performing his customary priestly duties in the temple one day when an angel... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
There I was, staring a six-day wait in the face, along with the possibility of missing out on the one event which motivated my trip in the first place. Was this a good time to pray? Absolutely. En route to India, I had discovered my visa... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Imagine spending three days and nights in stomach acid. The acid would bleach and wrinkle your skin. It might make your hair fall out. It would be difficult to breathe because of the smell and heat. You would probably pass out, if not die, in... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
You might not have to answer the phone every time someone calls you, but you must answer when God calls. God told Jonah to go to Nineveh and preach so that the people would turn from their sins and be spared from judgment. Jonah knew better... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
If anyone found joy in having a bat in his hands, it was Mickey Mantle. According to some critics, Mickey Mantle had the potential of surpassing the likes of Joe DiMaggio and Babe Ruth in the elite echelons of baseball lore. Possessing great... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Have you ever wanted to talk to God about something, but your lips just couldn’t put it into words? You’re not alone. As a father walked past his 5-year-old daughter’s room one night, he proudly noticed she was on her knees in prayer.... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Truth which reaches the ears but fails to penetrate the heart and influence the actions is irrelevant, meaningless, and a waste of time. Morning Glory magazine shared the following insights from William Gladstone, the great, 19th-century... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
