Partners with God
And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit, who lives in you…because those who […]
Turned Inside Out
For the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it. ~ Matthew 13:45 One snowy winter evening, Barbara Krensavage […]
One Thing
In the movie City Slickers, Curly (Jack Palance) tells Mitch (Billy Crystal) that the secret of happiness is found in one thing. “What’s the one thing?” Mitch asks. Curly says, “You have to find out that for yourself.” Paul defined […]
Extravagance
Quite a few years ago, a story hit the news in New York City. A man in the city had been abducted and was being held captive. The kidnappers called his wife and asked for a $100,000 ransom to ensure […]
Keep on Trusting
Augustine’s mother, Monica, was a fervent Christian believer who prayed constantly for her son’s salvation. Her whole life was devoted to praying for his conversion. At one point, when it appeared that Augustine was becoming devoted to the Manichaean philosophy, […]
Mistakes
If you’ve ever watched football on TV, you’ve probably seen Referee Ed Hochuli. He’s easy to spot; he’s the one with the big arms. He’s also one of the most accurate referees ever to work the game. Each week, the […]
Playing in the Big Leagues
Satchel Paige threw his first major league pitch at the age of 42. He was good enough to play in the majors at the age of 18, but he couldn’t: Satchel Paige was black. Finally, seven years after Jackie Robinson […]
On Tears
A small article toward the back of a People magazine told the story of Ashlyn. She is an incredibly happy child, very eager and energetic. According to her mother, Ashlyn has the best laugh in the world, and according to […]
Enjoy the Silences
I remember attending my daughters’ piano recitals when they were in elementary school and listening to the songs of the budding musicians. The tendency of every young pianist is to rush the song. The underlying assumption is that faster is […]
Your Heart’s Desire
Ben Stein said, “The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want.” Sounds obvious, but the fact is that many people can’t articulate what they want, beyond the vague desire to […]
