On the Edge
There’s an underground lava tube south of Kuna, Idaho, that has gained a certain amount of local notoriety. The only entrance, as far as I know, is a yawning shaft that plunges straight down into darkness.
Some years ago I stood at the edge of that shaft and looked down. I was drawn to venture closer and almost lost my balance. I felt a moment of heart-pounding terror and stepped away from the opening.
Sin is like that: Curiosity can draw us toward the darkness. How often have men and women gotten too close to the edge, lost their balance,…
God’s Good Heart
Roger had been through a lot. He had open-heart surgery to repair a leaky valve. Then, within just a couple of weeks, doctors had to perform the surgery again because of complications. He had just begun to heal with physical therapy when he had a biking accident and broke his collarbone. Added to this, Roger also experienced the heartbreak of losing his mother during this time. He became very discouraged. When a friend asked him if he had seen God at work in any small ways, he confessed that he really didn’t feel he had.
I appreciate Roger’s honesty. Feelings…
A career in professional sports guarantees one thing—change. Doug Martin, head football coach at New Mexico State University, understands this and puts his faith in Jesus Christ. “It’s the rock that never changes. And it doesn’t matter if you win, you lose, you play well, you don’t play well. That foundation to your life is always there. Everything else is a rollercoaster in coaching.” Growing up, Doug had two influential Christian coaches that taught him about life, coaching, and most importantly, how to build his life on the rock. Listen now to his story with Bill Houston on Sport.org.
How do we know that trusting God works? In this Discover the Word conversation Mart DeHaan and Elisa Morgan had with Dr. Sid Buzzell, Sid tells us how riding his bike in the Colorado mountains helps him understand why a life of faith, trusting God, is the best way to live. It works! Sid is a long time seminary educator who is the Dean of Our Daily Bread Christian University. Hear this entire conversation with the Discover the Word group at discovertheword.org
Breaking Free From Addictions
Many people struggle with addictions, such as to drugs, pornography, and gambling. This booklet explores the causes of addiction and gives practical advice on how they can be set free. [Read online] or [Request printed copies]
