Stand Firm
Throughout history, the Bible tells of men and women who stood for God—often against overwhelming odds. Among them were Abraham, Moses, Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, Esther, Ruth, Rahab… and the…
The Secret Gift
Some years ago, a man came forward and anonymously offered to cover a month’s rent for a struggling family at my church. It was a generous offer, and the family…
Giving it to God
We have many wants in life, don’t we? I know I do. But I’ve noticed that my wants change as I get older. I don’t seem to want the same…
Give Life Your Best
When I was thirteen, I worked for my dad’s landscaping company during the summer months. Let’s just say I wasn’t a very motivated teenager. I was lazy, actually. One day,…
Getting on the Bus
Wayne was just sixteen when he started driving the church bus. Every Sunday, he would pick up about thirty people from low-income families and bring them to and from church.…
Don’t Just Stand There
Faith without good works is like barbecuing without meat. You light the grill and get some smoke, but you don’t cook anything. It’s all talk and no action. In Matthew…