The hope of heaven in times of pain
When I received the email saying my brother John had died suddenly of a heart attack, I was shocked and devastated. John was just 50—too young to leave this earth, I thou... »
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The best is yet to come
Some day you will read in the papers that D.L. Moody, of East Northfield, is dead. Don’t you believe a word of it. At that moment I shall be more alive than I am now. I s... »
The search for Mary Magdalene
For centuries, we’ve heard dozens of varying stories and interpretations of Mary Magdalene (also called Mary of Magdala), one of the leading female figures in the New Tes... »
We’re keeping the dent
Recently a young woman who is a friend of my daughter backed up into my car, leaving a dent and some scratches. She offered to pay for the damages, so we got a quote. It... »
Overcoming the phantom zone
Nowadays, I can't help but notice when watching movies that the lines between good and evil have become increasingly blurred. Decades ago, most movies illustrated values,... »
Resurrection power
Jesus’ resurrection was foretold in the Old Testament. Psalm 16:10: You will not abandon my soul to Sheol [realm of the dead], or let your holy one see corruption. Jesus’... »
My eternal purpose
For so many people in the world, life can seem like a truck racing pell-mell down the highway, without their knowing where it is headed or why it is traveling in a certai... »
In step with God
On a recent family visit I took a walk around the neighborhood with my grandson and had a great opportunity to hear some of his deepest yearnings and thoughts. This allow... »
Glorifying God in our everyday lives
The Bible instructs us to enter into God’s presence with praise and thanksgiving (Psalm 100:2–4). The Hebrew and Greek words translated as praise are, by their definition... »
Algebra and prayer
For the last few weeks, I have felt like God has kept saying no. It seems like my prayers just aren’t good enough. I’m not seeing results, or if I am seeing results, they... »
The cornerstone of faith
Nurturing a deep personal relationship with Jesus is the cornerstone of our Christian faith. We can cultivate habits that keep us connected to Jesus, allowing His presenc... »
Jesus and Jim
The story is told of a certain minister who was disturbed to see a shabbily dressed old man go into his church at noon every day and come out again after a few minutes. W... »