By Dr. Barry Thornton One of Leonardo da Vinci’s works now hangs, in all its brilliance, in the National Gallery in London, England. The “Virgin of the Rocks” had undergone 18 months of specialized treatment to bring out the brilliance of the painting and restore it to near original condition. Centuries of overlays of […]
By Dan Lentz 1. Name something you’ve done lately for the very first time. How did it feel to be a newbie at this activity? Read Genesis 28:1a, 10-22. 2. Jacob was beginning a new spiritual journey, having just received his father’s blessing and having encountered the Lord in a personal way. […]
By Andy Sims On a recent trip I was privileged to baptize five women off the shore of Cuba. You can imagine the thrill. Regular trips to this island country closed to American tourists are a part of my ministry with Lifeline Christian Mission. Still, I never dreamed something like this would happen to […]
By Jamie Shafer C. Neal Johnson’s résumé is nothing short of remarkable. His background includes experience as an attorney, banker, educator, business consultant, and entrepreneur. In his legal career, he was one of the negotiators of the Panama Canal Treaty, working at the highest levels of the Pentagon and State Department. Dr. Johnson has […]
By Shawn McMullen Nineteenth-century physician, psychologist, and philosopher William James observed, “The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” While there are many approaches to combating and even preventing stress, choosing one thought over another is one of the most effective—and seemingly one of the most challenging. When […]
