Strolling with My Friend
As I was taking my evening stroll, I was feeling a bit disconnected from the Lord. So, I asked Him in prayer, “My dear Lord, help me to see You, be closer to You, to feel... »
Personal Accounts
There is joy in rest
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). As somewhat of a workaholic and perfectionist, I’ve always struggled to balance... »
The fallen tree
A tree was struck by adversity—a gale, a flood, a landslide—and fell on its face on the hard ground. It fell, and as it hit the damp earth with a crash—having never hit a... »
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... »
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... »