After His resurrection and before His ascension, Jesus commissioned the disciples for an important job. “‘Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of …
When No One Cares
There’s a small South Florida city nestled on the shores of a large, beautiful lake in the midst of citrus groves and cattle ranches. George Sebring, who dreamed of a …
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
I have vivid memories of singing in church as a child. When the piano and organ began the introduction to a song I would try to guess the song before …
Aging Godly and Gracefully
Many people don’t like to think about aging. In fact, one television commercial said it like this: “I will fight [aging] every step of the way!” But the reality is …
Does God Know You?
The Torah (Jewish Scriptures) teaches, “And the Lᴏʀᴅ God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a …
From Where Does Your Mom-Strength Come?
The other day I saw a video of a woman who looked to be nine months pregnant dead-lifting heavy weights and running up and down hills without tumbling over (like …
The National Day of Prayer: A Call for Self-Examination
In 1952, the average cost of a new house in the United States was $9,050; a brand new Ford sedan was just under $1,500; and the kids were playing with …
Secure in Christ
Lina Sandell Berg was no stranger to affliction. At the tender age of 12, she lay stricken with a paralysis that confined her to bed. Although physicians had all but …
It’s the Little Things
It’s smiling at sales clerks and thanking them by name (if they are wearing a name tag). It’s asking a waitress how you can pray for her. It’s sewing a …
