By age 36 in 1992, I had reached the heights. I was a “Christian celebrity,” hosting a popular TV show on CBN. But it all came tumbling down when I was hospitalized at North Virginia Doctor’s Hospital for a month and diagnosed with severe dysthymic disorder. In short: clinical depression. 

It is hard to give thanks in life’s darker moments. Our human tendency is to focus on everything that’s going wrong, and in doing so, we become blind to the ways God is quietly at work on our behalf. 

Consider Corrie ten Boom, the daughter of a Dutch watchmaker.

Miriam Yoder has to decide whether to follow her head or her heart in this final installment of Jerry Eicher’s Land of Promise series. In this excerpt from Miriam and the Stranger, Miriam has completed a rough day of teaching when an unwelcome guest appears...

Are you inspired by the Amish way of life? I think that in part it’s because the Amish seem to personify the things we are seeking after, such as a peaceful, Christlike life, where our days are filled with meaningful work, close family ties, and simple, self-reliant living.

Thanksgiving is coming soon, and there’s no better time to reflect on the blessings that God pours out than on this special holiday.

The Bible has a great deal to say about what is going to happen in the future. And one of its most amazing, stunning, and awesome prophecies contains predictions that sound like nuclear war. 

When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lᴏʀᴅ appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty; walk before me faithfully and be blameless” (Genesis 17:1).

The names of God often point us to the ways He relates to His people. The name “God Almighty” in the Old Testament is a translation of the two Hebrew words El and Shaddai. El means “all-powerful.” Shaddai means “breast.” When these two words are combined, they mean “He is the all-powerful One who satisfies, nourishes, and sustains us.”

Telos is a Greek word that has philosophical roots extending back to Plato and Aristotle. The word refers to an end or a purpose. Plato and Aristotle believed that there were ends or purposes to which all of life was leading. In other words, what happens in the world isn’t accidental. There is a propelling force moving the world to a stated end.

Pastor Rick was camping with his family at the lake, taking some well-deserved vacation time. One morning, as they were getting ready to go fishing, Rick walked along the dock toward the boat with his arms full of gear, stumbled on a loose board, and lost his balance. As he was flailing around to avoid falling in the water, his cell phone popped from his pocket and plopped into the lake.  

When you look around your home, you’ll realize there are in-between spaces where much of life happens. The obstacle to giving these spaces a refresh is that they are spaces we need to use. It becomes easy to put off doing anything new to them for that one reason. 

But I have good news!

Bestselling author Stormie Omartian understands a mother’s heart and the challenge of finding peace about your child’s well-being. Her recommendation? Lift up your child to the Lord who is Father of all.