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The truth is something like those stalactite caverns and grottoes that you must enter and see for yourself if you would really know their wonders. If you venture there without light or guide, you would run great risks. But with blazing torch and an instructed leader, your entrance is full of interest.…

I suppose that no two genuine prayers from different men could be precisely alike. Master artists do not often multiply the same painting; they prefer to give expression to fresh ideas as often as they grasp the pencil. So the Master Artist, the Holy Spirit, who is the author of prayer, does not often…

When they bring out a new book to disprove Genesis, and another to evaporate the atonement, do not be afraid. As long as the gospel is in the world the devil will find somebody to write books against it. Take no notice of them; they cannot stand against facts. A philosopher once wrote a book to prove…

When a young man comes to college he usually has much to unlearn. If his education has been neglected, a sort of instinctive ignorance covers his mind with briars and brambles. If he has gone to some faulty school where the teaching is flimsy, his tutor has first of all to fetch out of him what he has…

A famous preacher was to preach on a certain occasion, but he missed his way and was too late. The devil, knowing of it, put on the appearance of the minister, took his place, and preached a sermon to the people, who supposed they were listening to the famous preacher whom they had expected. The devil…

Aley Meyer’s ultrasound picture of her unborn child contained an image that appears to be an image of Jesus on the cross. She did not notice until a week after she had the procedure when some friends showed her the picture at her baby shower. She said the picture has a lot of detail and when she magnified…

Thirty years later, a guilty conscience led someone to return a large metal sign to the police department in New Smyrna Beach Florida. Officials say the sign reading, “New Smyrna Beach says No to Drugs,” came in the mail, along with a $50 money order and a note asking officials to use the money to reinstall…

“In Europe, ‘going to Switzerland’ has become a euphemism for assisted suicide.” In Switzerland, visitors have access to medically assisted suicide with the only limit being that it cannot be carried out for self gain. Independent companies in and around Zurich provide death assistance for a membership…

Great Britain is debating the legalization of Euthanasia. Professor Theo Boer of Utrecht University in the Netherlands, once a prominent supporter of euthanasia, has changed his mind after seeing its implementation in the Netherlands. He thought the practice would be rare, used only as a last resort.…

Dan Janssen lives on a daily diet of cheese pizza, and has for the past 25 years. Janssen, now 38, ate your average meat and potatoes diet until he was 14 when he became a vegetarian, alas, he found out he didn’t like vegetables. That’s when he stumbled across the cheese pizza diet, and he’s been eating…

In his book, Practicing Basic Spiritual Disciplines, Charles Stanley writes “When the Holy Spirit speaks to an obedient person’s heart, that person doesn’t even stop to consider whether he will act. He responds instantly.” -- Practicing Basic Spiritual Disciplines, 17. Deuteronomy 11:1 (NASB77) "You…

A Colorado pastor wrote a book describing how he has become disillusioned reading the social media messages of high-profile pastors he respected. Pastor Brady Boyd, says he fears the social media has simply became another venue for hype which is creating a church full of consumers. Boyd says the trend…

How much oil does it take to close a beach? “Crisis on the Gulf Coast” screams the headline in USA Today. Another article talks about the devastating effects the oil spill has had on beachfront vacation communities. It sounds like there is a sheet of oil covering the coast from Texas to Florida. However,…

In Forgotten God: Reversing our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit, Francis Chan writes, “God wants the praise for what we do in our lives. But if we never pray audacious, courageous prayers, how can He answer them? If we never follow Him to positions where we need Him, how can He show up and make His…

In his book, Interpreting Gospel Narratives, Timothy Wiarda writes, “But whether our prized methods relate to exegesis and exposition (as I obviously hope they do) or other areas of ministry practice. Jesus’ words in John 15:26-27 remind us that kingdom impact always depends on a work of the Holy Spirit.…

At 64 years old, Robert was a confirmed bachelor if there ever was one. He’d learned to be content with his situation and never thought he’d find love and get married. One summer evening in 1988 he was enjoying a moment of solitude, reflecting upon his upcoming retirement and praying about his future.…

In Forgotten God: Reversing our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit, Francis Chan writes, “The benchmark of success in church services has become more about attendance than the movement of the Holy Spirit. The ‘entertainment’ model of church was largely adopted in the 1980s and ‘90s, and while it alleviated…

Something didn’t feel quite right to Joyce. She couldn’t put her finger on it, but she had a sick feeling in the pit of her stomach telling her to get out of Liberia, and to do it now. Kenneth and Joyce were planning to leave the country around the 15th of July in 1990 for a month of well-deserved R&R.…

In his book, Just Walk Across the Room Bill Hybels writes, “. . . life’s great moments evolve from simple acts of cooperation with God’s mysterious promptings — nudges that always lean toward finding what’s been lost and freeing what’s been enslaved.” - Kindle book, Highlight Loc. 269-70 Illustration…

HEALTH Over the past few years, researchers have conducted hundreds of studies that show the relationship of faith to good health. Among the positive findings are, longer life, overall well-being, quicker recovery after surgery, lower blood pressure, good mental health and reduced stress. —Reader's Digest,…

EVANGELISM No, this isn’t a Seinfeld episode—it is real life. The U.S. Postal Service in a surprise audit discovered that some local managers temporarily stashed unprocessed mail in parked trailers so that the letters and packages so supervisors wouldn't notice it as delayed. Auditors found millions…

Purity My Grandfather was a hardworking, custom combine operator. He worked long hard hours. Life was never easy for him, I don't think he ever wanted an easy life. My Grandmother? Now that's another story. She tried to live a pampered life on the road. Grandlady insisted that Grumps buy her an air conditioned…