A Faith Lesson from a Common Cold
By Edward Grinnan2 min read
I hate colds, but my mom didn’t. She would say that she was not suffering anything that Jesus didn’t suffer. I think she was on to something.
Stories of Faith and Hope
How Reading Changes You, Part 2: An Act of Devotion
By David Morris2 min read
Do you ever read just to grab a factoid or catch up on celebrity gossip? Have you ever read a book just to say you read it? I know an antidote to that kind of reading.
Leymah Gbowee and the Hard Work of Faith
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
In 2003 in Liberia she led thousands of women in protests. Now she is sharing the Nobel Peace Prize. Read what this remarkable woman has to say about prayer and faith.
How Reading Changes You, Part 1: Books Read Us
By David Morris3 min read
We don’t just read books. It’s often quite the opposite. Books—including the Bible—“read” us. They show us who we are, where we are and what we are.
Max Cleland: Revisiting Old Wounds Renews War Hero’s Faith
By Max Cleland8 min read
How the depression Max Cleland experienced following an electoral defeat opened a door to healing.
A Vision of Hope, A Message from the Hereafter
By Brian Clark4 min read
The colleague he lost in the collapse of the South Tower on 911 returned to reassure him that “all is well.”
Positioning Ourselves for Quiet Time with God
By julia-attaway1 min read
Does prayer posture make a difference? Yes, because our bodies and souls are intimately connected.
Still Biking at 103
By doug-snyder1 min read
At 103, Octavio Orduño stays active and has fun doing it!
Missy’s Book of Inspiration and Determination
By doug-snyder2 min read
“Faith brings comfort in uncertainty. It refocuses our mind. It brings hope instead of fear.” Read on for more of the insights from inspirational seniors in Don’t Write My Obituary Just Yet.
Staying Active into Her 90s
By doug-snyder1 min read
Talk about motivational stories: This 95-year-old sprinter certainly knows how to keep active!
The Inspirational Mayor
By doug-snyder1 min read
For almost four decades, she led her small community. Now she’s retiring—at age 94!
An Encounter with Well-Tended Hope
By Crystal Giffin4 min read
An encounter with a remarkable elderly couple helps one woman realize just how blessed she is.
