Before I Met Him As a youth, I carried a heavy burden. Guilt clung to me like a ball and chain. The church I attended did not offer a remedy. I struggled with temptations that
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In the Middle of Nowhere
I grew up in the middle of nowhere in the 1950s and 60s. We lived far from stores, doctors, and other people. We drove 10 miles through hills to the nearest town. I rode a
Read moreWe Are His Witnesses
In a criminal trial, the influence of a witness can turn a case in a different direction. The witness can bring forth evidence convincing a judge or jury that an individual is guilty or that
Read moreLiving Like an Alien
Do you ever feel like you are living like an alien? Like you don’t really belong here on earth at this time in history? I do. I don’t watch the news much, but it seems
Read moreA Hole in Every Man
There is a hole in every man An aching for the perfect land A longing for the One who heals Whose hand creates, whose heart feels He is Emanuel, the God with us He’s with
Read moreThe Greatest Superhero!
Everyone loves a hero. This is evident when we witness the popularity of the comic book-inspired movies depicting characters such as Spiderman, Iron Man, and The Incredible Hulk. Many of us are drawn to these
Read moreThe Cure
More Deadly than Disease There is a virus that lurks in the shadows yet remains undetected by high-powered microscopes. It does not create the same symptoms as other diseases might. It prowls on a different
Read moreChrist Changed the World (and can change YOU!)
Christ’s birthday marked the beginning of a new way of living, a new hope, and a new life for all of us.
Read moreCrossing Bridges
Crossing bridges impact us in amazing ways, whether the bridges span languages, landmarks, or lives. First Mission Trip I learned this truth in a new way on my first mission trip. The life changes and
Read moreJesus Still Heals
The year was 1996, and I was home alone in my Colorado Springs apartment. I moved to the area with a friend to attend Bible College. The sun filled our living room, and I glanced
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