What joy looks like
To be honest, most of the time I am definitely not what I would consider to be a good example of joy. It’s not that I’m grumpy or a miserable person; it’s just that I oft... »
Personal Accounts
Life is a beach
“Life is a Beach” shouts a popular bumper sticker. The picture it portrays is one of relaxing on the beach, sipping a cool drink. In reality, anyone who lives near the oc... »
The sun still shines
As far back as I can remember, I’ve disliked cloudy days, especially in winter. They seemed endless and without hope, chilling both body and soul. Still, they are a part... »
Caring goes a long way
Every week I volunteer to deliver food donations to a local charity. I had just finished unloading and went inside to fill out some necessary paperwork. As I was walking... »
The ripple effect
I was a teenager when a young man I had just met talked to me about salvation. He told me about the power of Jesus to bring joy and meaning into my life, and I prayed wit... »
You talk about what you love
In John chapter 9, Jesus heals a man who was born blind. He had been blind all his life, and everyone knew that. When Jesus healed him, the miracle was obvious. People... »
Finding my purpose
I was born in the summer of 1955, in a steel-producing city in the industrial region of Germany, to a family of blue-collar workers. During the tumultuous sixties, I was... »
Workplace saint
The minute you enter the restaurant, you can’t escape her warm smile. I’ve known her for over 20 years, but she still looks the same. She’s small, unassuming, always runn... »
God is faithful
My mother’s favorite hymn is “Great Is Thy Faithfulness,” by Thomas O. Chisholm. We love to sing it together. The words in the first verse are incredibly powerful: Great... »
Who is Jesus?
A friend in India told me that he believes that Jesus Christ is a great spiritual master and that he respects Him for that. Others have their own opinions about the ident... »
Good Lord!
Sometimes I’m amazed at how dense I can be! I’ve been reading the Bible regularly for the past 40 years, but it was only yesterday that something so elementary struck me... »
I kissed the sun
It dawned on me this morning how awesome the sun is! It’s so good to feel the sun’s warmth on my face, especially during those cold dark dank days of winter. It’s as if t... »
Fruit of the Spirit
“The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law aga... »