In her book, The Hiding Place, Corrie ten Boom gives an account of her family’s provision of refuge for Jews during the Nazi persecution across Europe. Corrie’s father often stated, “The master of this house demands that we open the […]
In 1943, two hundred and thirty women were arrested as members of the French Resistance and sent to Birkenau. Only 49 survived, but this in itself is remarkable. These women were as diverse a group as could be imagined. They […]
When comedian Bob Newhart stood in front of a live audience for the first time (it was at the Tidelands Motor Inn in Houston), he performed the only three comedy routines he had: one about Abe Lincoln, one about a […]
Is it possible to feel God’s presence? This question brings to mind the story of Darlene Deibler Rose. Rose was a young American missionary in the jungles of New Guinea who survived four years of captivity in Japanese prison camps […]
The Coliseum in Rome was the sight of brutality and slaughter. But the games were immensely popular with the citizens. Gladiators fought for the amusement of the crowds, often forfeiting their lives for the applause of those in attendance. Attending […]
If I were to mention the names of the disciples and ask you to write down the first word that came to your mind, we could have a variety of responses for all the disciples but one. If I mention […]
The Bible is filled with many heroes for us to use as examples. However, sometimes we find the best examples live among us. Without a doubt we can look to our medical professionals and first responders who are risking […]
The following story seems relevant today amidst the current world health crisis. It’s a good reminder for us all… Ernest Gordon was serving as a captain in the British army during the Second World War when he was captured by […]
