It can fairly be said that in the history of Christendom, never has so much been owed to one man as is owed to a pugnacious, argumentative preacher by the name of Athanasius. You probably know several individuals who would fit that description. Frankly, if Athanasius...
The past is an influential teacher, offering lessons that can shape our present and future. However, not all past experiences are beneficial. If our past does not bring happiness to our lives, propel us forward, contribute constructively, or foster growth, it's time...
Take a map and trace the three journeys of the Apostle Paul throughout the Middle East. You will quickly acknowledge, considering how difficult travel was in the first century, that covering the distances he did was no small feat. On his third journey, from somewhere...
I recently saw a picture of a teenager sitting on the floor, in the dark, with his computer in front of him and a face that only displayed despair. I forget the title of the article, but it was about a generation without a purpose. Purpose means: "doing something that...
Who hasn't tried to cover up a mistake? A woman once reached for her favorite teapot to prepare some tea. But was she ever surprised, when the teapot fell to pieces in her hand! The person who had last handled it had obviously dropped it, but carefully arranged all...
On November 1, 2006, Alexander Litvinenko, a former lieutenant colonel of Russia’s Federal Security Service, suddenly fell ill and was hospitalized. Three weeks later, he was dead, a victim of a toxic substance identified as polonium-210, a radioisotope that caused a...
When life throws challenges our way, our instinct may be to push through, believing that perseverance alone will lead to success. However, just like our computers, which sometimes need a reset to function optimally, our minds and bodies also require a reset when...
Does God have fun…or is He only concerned with weighty matters? It was the trip of a lifetime. For her 60th birthday, Cookie's husband took her to a resort on a tropical isle, complete with over-the-water cottages. They lounged, laughed, ate, and snorkeled in the...
The term “servant of the Lord” should not be merely a title of those in ministry. It is not a title that can prevent others from criticizing you or disagreeing with you. It’s not a title to be used to manipulate, coerce, or shame people into respecting and obeying...
Words are powerful, and how we speak can change our lives and those around us. There’s a reason why we call it "spelling"—because words can cast SPELLS. We might as well cast the following good spells when speaking: LIFE: "Death and life are in the power of the...