The question can quietly haunt even the most committed follower of Jesus. We long to hear God’s voice—until the moment we think it might disrupt our carefully laid plans and desires. I once spoke with a young woman who captured this feeling perfectly: “I’m too scared...
Australian Patrick Tiernan had kept up with the favourites for almost the entirety of the 27-minute race, but just 50 metres away from the finish line, he dramatically collapsed. TV commentator Bruce McAvaney said at the time, “You can see Pat, he is absolutely done...
More often than not, a key ingredient behind that inner strength is gratitude. And it’s not just anecdotal. Science backs it up, too. Studies show that gratitude doesn’t just feel good, it actually changes your brain. When we practice gratitude, it activates key areas...
Detours Lead to Questions I got married for the first time at 19. My dreams for that marriage were pretty standard, I think: grow old together, have lots of children, buy a house, sell it after a few years and buy a bigger one, travel, and then have some grandkids...
Brian was ready for that opportunity because he made one simple life choice… The other day I was at a gas station. I noticed a dude who seemed to be limping, he looked like he was in pain. So I went up to him and I said “Hey man, can I pray for you?” he replied,...
Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know (Acts 2:22, NIV). The Gospel of John records seven miracles that Jesus performed. These illustrate the transforming power...
