By Charles C. Grimm Back in 2005 when I was preparing to graduate with an English degree, I wanted to continue into graduate school, but I also wanted to do something new. I had been speaking with several nonprofit organizations, and I had even gotten fairly far into the application processes with more than one […]
By Joel Jackson When I’m honest I know exactly how it happened. Of course, I never intended to have five husbands. I wanted happiness. I told myself that if I just tried harder, put in more time, it could work. My whole life revolved around searching. And I did enjoy the chase. But my thirst […]
By Michael P. Murphy There was a reason why Jesus, weary from the day’s journey, chose to sit and rest beside Jacob’s well while his disciples ran errands in a Gentile community—he wanted to connect with those who had yet to hear the good news. That same purpose is a big reason why there is […]
By Gena Duncan A friend recently asked if I harbored any prejudices. I could not immediately recall any. But then an event occurred in my life. I encountered an alcoholic who was an acidic, calculating, and bitter man. I become aware that I had a prejudice against his type. Jesus’ Ministry John 4 exposes a […]
By Anne Wilson As a ’90s kid, there were only a few singers most blonde, blue-eyed girls dreamed of becoming—and at the very top of my list was Celine Dion. I ran all around my house pretending to be her sidekick; I knew every word and music video cue. No matter what I was doing, […]
