"We live by faith, not by sight." (2 Corinthians 5:7) Gary was experiencing some balance issues while walking, so his doctor ordered physical therapy to improve his balance. During one session his the...  Read More

"This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased." (Matthew 3:17) My friend's father died recently. When he got sick, his condition deteriorated quickly, and in a matter of days he was gone. M...  Read More

"The sheriff marveled at the prayers, estimating 'hundreds of thousands or maybe millions of prayers' were lifted to God for help as the East Troublesome Fire raged through the mountains of Colorado i...  Read More

"What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes." James 4:14Ancient scholars Jerome and Tertullian......  Read More

"This is how we know what love is; Jesus Christ laid down his life for us." 1 John 3:16During a summer study program, my son read a book about a boy who wanted to climb an Alpine mountain in Switzerla...  Read More

"Adonijah... put himself forward and said, 'I will be king.'"  1 Kings 1:5 Aaron Burr anxiously awaited awaited the result of the tie-breaking vote from the US House of Representatives. Deadlocked wit...  Read More

"When you lie down, you will not be afraid [and] your sleep will be sweet." (Proverbs 3:24) When my friend Floss lies awake at night, she thinks about the lyrics of the hymn "My Jesus I Love Thee." Sh...  Read More

"We also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope." (Romans 5:3-4)Dan was riding his motorcycle when a car swerved in...  Read More

"Then God said, 'Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it." (Genesis 1:11) While Tim was hiking on Root Glacier in Alaska, he came acr...  Read More

"If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!"2 Corinthians 5:17Chinese New Year celebrations are observed by Chinese families everywhere. These festivities ar...  Read More

“Keep your hands behind your back. You’ll be fine.” That’s the loving admonition Jan’s husband always gave before she ventured off to speak to a group. When she found herself trying to impress people ...  Read More

"Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me."     Matthew 25:40 I sat on the pier during a vacation, reading my Bible and watching my husband fish. A y...  Read More