By Kelly Carr Sometimes it’s the day-to-day accomplishments that keep us going. After three days of work, you place the report on your boss’s desk. After all day cleaning, you put the last piece of laundry away. You take your Chariots of Fire moment—striding in slow motion, wind blowing your hair back, the famous […]
By Shawn McMullen The nation of Aram was at war with the nation of Israel. (You can read the account in 2 Kings 6:8-23.) The Arameans had a formidable army, but their king faced an unusual problem. Every time he planned a move against the Israelite forces, the prophet Elisha revealed it to the […]
By Bev and Phil Haas What can we do to make sure our children grow up knowing and loving God? Most of the parents we know have a strong desire to raise their children to know and love God. We need to say up front that even though good parenting makes a difference, […]
By Dennis Messimer The first time I saw her, she was dressed all in black. Her long, straight hair framed a slender, pale face. Her mother had invited us to a discussion with some members of a cult. Eventually the cult members excused themselves, and as they were being escorted out, I was left […]
By Bill Patterson Shortly before the Soviet Union broke apart, a missionary obtained permission to distribute Bibles in a public high school in Moscow. He chose to distribute copies labeled The Book. A stocky, squared-jawed man (who turned out to be the principal) met him at the door. The missionary thought the man looked […]
