The value placed on your life

Years ago, a Dutch professor took time to calculate the cost of an enemy soldier’s death at different epochs in history. He estimated that during the reign of Julius Caesar, to kill an enemy soldier cost less than one dollar…

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Just ask!

Jim Cymbala once said, “God can’t resist those who humbly and honestly admit how desperately they need Him”…

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How to get off the spiritual roller coaster

As a wealthy oil tycoon lay on his deathbed, his pastor talked of God’s healing power. “Pastor,” he gasped, “if God heals me, I’ll give the church a million dollars.” The pastor gave a wry grin and said, “Yes, sir, I’m sure you would!”…

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You’re celebrated!

Do you have pictures of your kids scattered around your house? Have you ever stopped someone in an elevator to pull out photos of your grandkids from your wallet and…

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The reward of living for today

J. Vernon McGee once attributed the secret to his longevity and ongoing strength to the fact that he took 12-14 vitamin pills a day…

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Be transformed!

No matter how long you’ve been walking with Christ, one of the hardest parts of the Christian life is letting God transform your heart. We know from Scripture that God intends to remake us from the inside out into the likeness of Jesus Christ…

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How to break free from the bondage of sin

In one of his most famous sermons, Pastor J. Alistair Brown told a story of how he passed a massive oak tree as he was walking through a park one day…

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Rejoice!

It was a mild October afternoon in 1982 and Badger Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin was packed. Over 60,000 die-hard University of Wisconsin fans were watching their beloved football team take a beating from Michigan State…

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What is the foundation of your life?

On November 25, 1895, a cornerstone of ice was laid in Leadville, Colorado—the beginning of the largest ice palace ever built in America. In an effort to bolster the town’s sagging economy…

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Appreciating the blessings of others in your life

A story was told of a man who loved old books. He met an acquaintance who had just thrown away a Bible that had been stored in the attic of his ancestral home for generations…

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