Looking Good or Doing Good?
In his book, The People of the Lie, author M. Scott Peck writes, “Those utterly dedicated to preserving their self-image of perfection are unceasingly engaged in the effort to maintain the …
In his book, The People of the Lie, author M. Scott Peck writes, “Those utterly dedicated to preserving their self-image of perfection are unceasingly engaged in the effort to maintain the …
I’m sure we’ve all grown tired of the cliché politicians used to spout so freely: “I promise to reach across the aisle.” Today, in these divided times, most holding elected …
In his book, “Life After Life‚ Investigations Into ‘Near-Death‚’ Experiences,” Dr. Raymond Moody explains a typical case this way: A man is dying. As he reaches the point of his …
In the spring of 1843, a renowned British engineer by the name of Isambard Kingdom Brunel took a rare break from work to entertain his children with a magic trick. …
Ordained Presbyterian minister the late Rev. Fred Rogers, also known to millions as Mr. Rogers, once said in an interview: “All of us, at some time or other, need help. …
There is a play in which a troubled man spends his whole life tormented by thoughts of God, leading to feelings of inadequacy and guilt. Finally, he decides to end …
Asked to name his favorite Bible story, a young student said it was the story of Jesus changing water into wine at the marriage feast in Cana. “What did you …
The “Legend of the Grand Inquisitor” is a story in which Jesus visits a town in 16th-century Spain. The Cardinal Inquisitor tries to explain to Jesus why He has no …
What is the true meaning of repentance? In late August of this year, a story was reported by most major news services, which was literally — a load of bull! …
When former television host Phil Donahue started as a young television reporter, he was sent to cover a mine disaster. It was late at night. Snow was on the ground. …
Perhaps you have seen the recent campaign called “He Gets Us,” sponsored by a certain religious foundation. The ads have sparked widespread attention through billboards, commercials, and YouTube videos. Despite …
A college sophomore was boasting about his superior math skills to his family one night at dinner. His father tested him, asking him to figure out a few equations. The …
One of childhood’s favorite authors, the late Theodor S. Geisel (best known as “Dr. Seuss”), wrote a poem about the difficulty, but necessity, of making decisions. It reads, in part… …
What is the Messianic Secret? It is no secret what God can do. What He’s done for others, He can do for you. There is no difficulty that enough love …
Woman of Faith An elementary school teacher tells of the morning she met a neighbor in the laundry room of their apartment building. “How’s your ten-year-old daughter doing in school?” …
Miracle Hands of Jesus Suppose we had picked up our newspaper this morning and read the headline, “Jesus appears, walks across the Delaware Bay.” Suppose the story beneath the headline …
A grandmother was enjoying a day alone with her six-year-old grandson. At lunch, the boy refused to eat anything she put in front of him. Frustrated, the grandmother said, “Honey, …
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What is the message of the Transfiguration of the Lord? There is an old legend about a conversation between a mouse and a dove. The little mouse says, “Tell me …
Like Treasure Hidden in a Field In the Legend of the Golden Windows, a young boy works hard all day on the family farm, tending to the cows. And each …
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Seeds of Love According to an old legend, a woman whose son just died went to a mountaintop seeking counsel from a wise man. The grieving mother told him of …