The Things of Heaven
There is an old legend of a swan and a crane. A beautiful swan alighted by the banks of the water in which a crane was wading about seeking snails. For a few moments the crane viewed the swan in […]
Freedom
Prior to the collapse of Communism, East Germany, the GDR, was held under the iron grip of secrecy, paranoia, and control by the Secret Police, called the Stasi. The Stasi featured what was undoubtedly the most comprehensive internal security operation […]
Unconditional Love (also called “Community”)
Ten days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, a group of citizens in North Platte, Nebraska, heard a rumor that soldiers from their town, part of the Nebraska National Guard Company D, would be coming through on a troop train […]
Faith Over Fear
I remember in college how difficult it was to ask a girl out on a date. Which, in a way, seems silly when what I was asking a girl for permission to do was, “Can I spend all of my […]
A Father’s Day Story
You probably already know most of Johnny Cash’s story. He rose to fame in the 1950’s around the same time that Elvis and Jerry Lee Lewis became popular on the music scene. While his career skyrocketed, his personal life bottomed […]
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, […]
