Imitating Christ’s example of humility

It was February 15, 1921. In the operating room of the Kane Summit Hospital, a doctor was performing an appendectomy. In many ways, the events leading to the surgery were uneventful…

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Having confidence in your status in Christ Jesus

A man had a friend who was a highly decorated Air Force officer. One day, the officer decided to give him a tour of the Air Force base. As they were approaching the front gate…

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How to avoid spiritual distractions

A tale is told of a gifted bloodhound in England that started a hunt by chasing a full-grown male deer. During the chase, a fox crossed his path, so he began to chase the fox…

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How to live above the ordinary year-round

A Massachusetts lottery ad appeared in a newspaper several years ago. Here’s how it read…

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What if Jesus hadn’t come?

One Christmas Eve, little Bobby was reading with his daddy about why Jesus had to come. When the story was done, he kissed his daddy, turned off the lights, and fell asleep…

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The best place to have a God encounter

In the 1940s, the pastor of a tiny church in a rural town ordered a sign for their outdoor manger scene. The sign company was in another city, and needed to know the dimensions…

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The first confirmation that Jesus is God

Long-time television show host Larry King was once asked by a reporter, “If you could interview only one person in history, who would it be?” Larry responded…

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The place where your future begins

The international scene was tumultuous in 1809. Napoleon was sweeping through Austria and blood was flowing freely. The very foundation of Europe was being shaken…

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Trusting in life-change over experience

One popular play and movie many people enjoy watching this time of year is ‘A Christmas Carol’, based on the story by Charles Dickens. In it, there is one scene that’s very interesting…

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Why many leave Jesus behind at Christmas

Two women were having lunch in an elegant hotel when their jovialness was noticed by the waiter. So he walked up and said, “Hello, ladies. May I ask if you are celebrating…”

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