Stories of Faith Archives

“It Shouldn’t Be Like This”

Like much of the country, we’re making do with less this Christmas. And yet …

The Best of Christmas Pageants

One of the best ways to grasp the Christmas story is to see a Christmas pageant. Here are some memorable moments from past pageants.

Humble Heart in Devotion

By julia-attaway2 min read

When kneeling to worship the Baby Jesus, have you stopped to think who’s kneeling beside you?

I Believe in “Merry Christmas!”

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

It’s essential to be aware of religious and cultural differences, but must we water down who we are?

Praying for Others Is My Fuel

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

Open-heart surgery is no picnic, and one thing I feel called to do is talk, write or pray for anyone who’s facing it or done it.

Following Thanks to the Source

By julia-attaway2 min read

As I cooked breakfast for my family, I thought idly about how extravagant God is with me. My mind flitted through all that God had thought of that I hadn’t.

Pray for Kim Kardashian, Snooki and Lindsay Lohan?

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

Who’s to say who suffers more, the friends I always pray for or Kim and Snooki and Lindsay? Aren’t they all deserving of God’s love and care?

Good Intentions and Prayer

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

As I’m praying for someone, I’ll think of all these good things I can do. Then I forget to do it.

Courage and Honesty in Prayer

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

Better to say things that you wish, even the things that seem patently wrong-headed, than to hold them back. Better to pray honestly, complaining, whining, venting, than to say nothing at all.

Slow Prayer to Set Your Soul Straight

By julia-attaway2 min read

Taking time with your prayers and devotions can help speed your spiritual growth.

Norman Vincent Peale: Cure Worry with Faith – Part 2

Are you plagued by fear and worry? Watch Dr. Peale’s powerful video with tools on overcoming these twin obstacles with God’s help. Part 2 of 2 series.