Light
Have you ever been awakened from sleep by a bright light? It hurts! Eyes that have adjusted to the darkness squint in pain in the presence of sudden light. In the dark, our pupils become dilated; when a bright line […]
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The Father Who Runs
Rembrandt’s massive painting, The Return of the Prodigal Son, hangs on the walls of the St. Petersburg Hermitage Museum. It is one of the last paintings the artist ever completed and remains one of his most loved works. In the […]
Streets of Gold
We all know that gold is considered to be a precious substance. You pay a high price for gold jewelry or other items made of gold. History is filled with “gold rush” stories of people who gave up everything to […]
Keep Swimming
During a BRUTAL study at Harvard in the 1950s, Dr. Curt Richter placed rats in a pool of water to test how long they could tread water. On average they’d give up and sink after 15 minutes. But right before […]
Appreciation
John Bowes, chairman of the parent company of Wham-O, the maker of Frisbees, once participated in a charity effort. He sent thousands of the plastic flying discs to an orphanage in Angola, Africa. He thought the children there would enjoy […]
His Eye Is On The Sparrow
Written in 1905, “His Eye is on the Sparrow” is a hymn loved by millions. Civilla Martin based the hymn on words spoken by Christ to the disciples. “Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of […]
Exciting Challenges
Exciting things are happening at Faith For Today. New shows are being taped and aired, partnerships with new networks and additional stations are in the works, and new ideas for ministry are springing up every day. God has been good […]
He Will Never Let Go
There is a beautiful and important scene in the movie Dr. Zhivago. The Comrade General is talking with Tanya. He asks her, “How did you come to be lost?” She replies, “Well, I was just lost.” He asks again, “No, […]
Gratitude: The Cure for Impatience
You’ve probably heard the humorous prayer of the impatient person: “Lord, please give me patience—right now!” Most of us struggle with impatience, but according to a potentially landmark research study, there’s a surprising way to reduce impatience. The way is […]
A Father’s Perfection
The documentary movie The March of the Penguins follows the Emperor Penguins of Antarctica on their incredible journey through ice and snow to mating grounds up to 70 miles inland. Narrated by Morgan Freeman, this beautiful film captures the drama […]
