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The Secret Chamber
People have some needs that are excruciatingly deep. Poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson wrote, “Never morning wore to evening, but some heart did break.”
We find ourselves in conversation at times with heartbroken friends and may feel at an utter loss to know what to say. How can we “speak a word in season to him who is weary,” as it says in Isaiah 50:4?
Helping Love Grow
A young man told his father, “Dad, I’m going to get married.”
“How do you know you’re ready to get married, Ron?” asked the father. “Are you in love?”
“I sure am!” he replied.
The father then asked, “Ron, how do you know you’re in love?”
“Last night as I was kissing my girlfriend goodnight, her dog bit me and I didn’t feel the pain until I got home!”
The Treasure And The Pots
It has been said that the Roman Empire ran on olive oil. It was used in cooking, bathing, medicine, ceremonies, lamps, and cosmetics. For decades, olive oil from southern Spain was shipped to Rome in large clay jugs called amphorae. Those jugs, not worth sending back, were discarded in a growing heap of broken shards known as Monte Testaccio.
Agents Of Change
With 4 years of seminary under my belt, I walked into my first ministry with a long agenda. As a new pastor, I thought I was there to change that place. Instead, God used that place to change me.
The board members were supportive, but they relentlessly kept my feet to the fire in administrative details.
Angels & Shepherds: Worshiping The Newborn King
Gain a fresh perspective on the miracle of Jesus' birth through the wonder and worship of angels and shepherds.
Are We Alone In The Cosmos?
Find out what the Bible has to say about extraterrestrial life and the challenges of the universe.
AIDS: Finding Hope And Compassion
Gain insight and knowledge to help you respond to this epidemic with the compassionate spirit of Christ.
Abigail & Leah: Living In A Difficult Marriage
Discover how you can experience God's joy and peace, even in a difficult marriage relationship.
Accepted By God: Our Justification Through Christ
Get a clear perspective on the biblical doctrine of justification, based on Paul's letters to the Romans.
How Can I Live With My Loss
When something dear or important to you is taken completely out of your life, the feelings of grief and loss can be overwhelming. Find out in the pages of this booklet how you can work through the pain and suffering of loss. Discover God’s peace and hope to help you move beyond your circumstance and continue on with purpose and meaning in life.
When Tragedy Strikes: Finding Security In A Vulnerable World
What do you do in the wake of devastation? Where do you turn for safety? How do you deal with the shock, pain, fear, and anger that overwhelm you? Find hope and a sense of security in the pages of this booklet, as counselor Tim Jackson shows you how to survive and even grow in the face of violence, disaster, and tragedy.
Gloating At The Enemy
Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament. Yet hidden away in its brief record is a vital question that affects us all: How should we respond when we see an enemy experience misfortune?
Clean Up The Environment
What a frustrating problem pollution is! Everybody suffers with it, yet everybody contributes to it.
Pollution takes many forms, but one type is often overlooked. Charles Swindoll calls it “verbal pollution,” passed around by grumblers, complainers, and criticizers. “The poison of pessimism,” Swindoll writes, “creates an atmosphere of wholesale negativism where nothing but the bad side of everything is emphasized.”
Many People
New York City. Easter Sunday, 7:30 a.m. I was the only customer at Jimmy’s Diner in East Harlem when a man entered and approached my table. He said, “Good morning, and God bless you,” left a gospel tract, and quickly walked out. I smiled, appreciating his witness and realizing that God has His people everywhere. That night I attended church with our daughter Debbie, joining an enthusiastic congregation of 300 people, most in their twenties and thirties. Their infectious love for Christ and others was a bright light in a city that is often considered spiritually dark.
The Beauty Of Forgiveness
What started out as a collection has grown into a ministry opportunity for Larry and Mary Gerbens. For the past 10 years they’ve been collecting artistic works based on the story of the prodigal son from Luke 15. Their collection includes a painting by Rembrandt and a number of items by other artists depicting this story.
