A “Walk of faith” is a powerful metaphor to consider. A walk implies progress, movement and purpose. In the natural world, a walk offers multi-faceted blessings: the beauty of nature, the health of physical activity, the quieting of the typical frantic pace. Though I know those things are truth, the primary ...
Read More »What Can You Learn From Being Single?
It takes true courage to be single–especially when you are seeking Jesus. The world doesn’t exactly embrace us as children of God. But there are things you can reflect on to understand this season. There will be times in your life that God will allow circumstances to unfold just so ...
Read More »An Open Letter To the Living From the Dead
Dear Living Ones, I thought I’d write to tell you what I’ve learned since being dead. It shouldn’t take long. I know you are very busy. I used to think as you do now. You have to prepare for the future. You must study to get the job, and then you ...
Read More »Is There Scientific Evidence that Prayer is Good for Our Health?
There is sufficient scientific evidence pointing to a positive link between prayer and our health. Does this apply to people praying for themselves? Does it apply to people praying for others? Yes and yes. Even experiments with nonhuman subjects showed incredible results. Studies have shown positive effects on wound healing, ...
Read More »President Obama’s Promise to Wife of Persecuted Christian
President Obama has made a promise. Yesterday he visited Boise State University to speak about education but he also sat down to meet with Naghmeh Abedini, the wife of Idaho Pastor Saeed Abedini. This meeting happened after a heartfelt letter she sent to Obama as well as other social media ...
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