Charles Spurgeon once told a story about how, during a sudden storm, a woman on a ship became terrified. She was so distraught that she went to her… read more
Every heartache, every frustration, every disappointment, and every failure is used by God to draw us closer to Him. We may not understand why we… read more
When a difficult situation arises, do you turn to others for help? Do you attempt to resolve the situation alone? Or do you ask God to give you… read more
The playwright George Bernard Shaw captured the agony of what Joan of Arc must have felt when on trial for her life in his play Saint Joan. She feels… read more
When our kids were little, we would decorate the refrigerator door with their artwork. They were so proud of their creations that they wanted them… read more
Sometimes we shy away from growing spiritually because we know that growth is often accompanied by pain. We want to run from our troubles rather than… read more
We all have days when it seems like everything is working against us. Your son missed the school bus; your daughter left her lunchbox at home; you… read more
In 1970, I worked for the telephone company in Sydney, Australia. I had only been in the country for a few months, and I had arrived with only one… read more
How do you respond to fear? Do you run and hide, withdrawing into yourself? Do you try to distract yourself from fear with activities? The correct… read more