Are you living two lives? I grew up in a loving, Christian family but for most of my young life I was serving only myself.
Read MoreCommunism is the political system that held sway in Russia for many years. Communism ruled the entire lives of the people who lived under it, and it proclaimed that there was no God.
Read MoreMatt Redman’s dad died when Matt was a young boy. Years later, he found out that his father had committed suicide.
Read MoreIt was a dark, cold, rainy evening in Wrexham, North Wales when Mark came to one of our crusade meetings. He was 17 years old with absolutely no interest whatsoever in God, the Gospel, or his Church.
Read MoreThe Lord called me to be an evangelist, and I can see that from a young age. My father was a great Christian influence on me, taking me to hand out evangelistic Gospel tracts in neighboring towns.
Read MoreWhen we experience sorrows in this life, we should always remember God is compassionate and loving. We never want to forget that in this life sin produces countless struggles and sorrows and not everyone has the same amount of faith—some have tiny faith, some have great faith.
Read MoreIn many cultures, including many places in America, seniority is earned through years of experience. Senior executives at most businesses are people who have been there for a long time.
Read MoreMany times throughout my life, I’ve been in situations where it would have been easy to be quiet about my faith. I’ve been to dinners with powerful leaders who were Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, and Atheist.
Read MoreMy friend, author and speaker Francis Chan once said, “Worry implies that we don’t trust that God is big enough, powerful enough, or loving enough to take care of what’s happening in our lives.” I couldn’t agree more.
Read MoreI’ll never forget when I was a young missionary before my wife, Pat, and I, had any children. I told a friend it felt like I was “always busy” and he replied, “Get used to it my friend!
Read MoreWhen I became a parent, I began to understand the importance of treating my kids as unique and independent people. One loves boundaries, another one pushes on boundaries, and another one doesn’t seem to see the boundaries at all.
Read MoreAfter my father and the rest of my family came to know Christ, we became evangelists. My father shared Christ’s love with everyone he met, and because of his example, I did the same.
Read MoreWhat did Jesus say about His mission when Pilate questioned him? Before Jesus was crucified, He was sent to a Roman leader named Pilate.
If you’re older, like I am, many of the memories you have are filled with people who are no longer with us on this earth. But those memories are cherished.
Read MoreHave you ever felt the pain of a broken promise? It really hurts to feel let down—especially by the people who love us.
Why is it that younger folks listen to older folks like me? Well, a few reasons. One is that they know we’ve been around the block a few times, and we know what life is like.
Read MorePeople say that age is only a number. Well, as someone who recently turned 82 years old, I agree!
Read MoreWe all know someone who is living in the past. The person who has regrets they won’t stop talking about.
Read MoreI heard a funny story from a pastor friend recently. He had a Christian sticker on the back of his car, and one day, his wife came to him and suggested he remove it.
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