Believing God's Incredible Promises

About a year and a half ago, I bought a new navy blazer at Nordstrom. It was one of those cases you may have gone through where you buy an item of clothing ...

Faith on the Line

What is hazardous in my life is my work as a Christian. Every day I put faith on the line. I have never seen God. In a world where nearly everything can ...

A Hopeful Beginning

God's plan made a hopeful beginning,

But man spoiled his chances by sinning.

We trust that the story

Will end with God's glory,

But at present, the ...

The First Thing She Will Ever See

When a Christian remains faithful, it's an encouragement to other Christians. Fanny Crosby was blind. Instead of wallowing in self-pity, she held on to ...

Mary as an Example of Faith

Medieval artists often portrayed Mary in stained glass windows. Her pane would be the only one with no color on it. Clear glass. All the other windowpanes ...

Someone Must Play Second

Leonard Bernstein, the celebrated orchestra conductor, was once asked, "What is the hardest instrument to play?"

Without a moment's hesitation ...

Gabriel and Mary

Frederick Buechner's little book of character sketches of people from the Bible has this to say about the angel Gabriel as he encounters Mary: "She ...

Faith Should Bless Others

If our faith does not touch people with love it's selfish, a blessing only to us.

Prayer and Driving

Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire?

The Advantage of Faith

A person who has faith is prepared for life and to do something with it.