There is in the world of nature a phenomenon known as the “Adversity Principle” which means that difficulties and hard times can actually be more beneficial to plants and animals than continual easy living. As strange as it seems, habitualRead more…
Making Course Corrections
In the official magazine of the Naval Institute, Frank Koch reported on a very unusual encounter at sea. A battleship was coming in for maneuvers in heavy weather. Shortly after the sun went down, the lookout reported light in theRead more…
Good Family Man
It’s funny how some words pass in and out of common usage. I was thinking the other day, for example, about the phrase “good family man.” David Blankenhorn, the head of an organization that studies cultural values, points out thatRead more…
The Need for Self-Respect
You know, many of us spend a lot of time trying to gain the respect of others, but the truth is, the person we most need respect from is ourselves. Ffyona Campbell of Great Britain so longed for the admirationRead more…
A Handful of Rice
A compelling story of how the community of Mizoram demonstrates their generosity through small everyday activities and gifts.
The Grace of Giving
Bishop Hannington shares a moving story. Learn how generosity and understanding the proper motivations for stewardship have helped to transform the entire community of Bundibugyo, Uganda.
Life is a Gift
A short animated video about the Biblical message of generosity and our role in God’s story of giving. Please feel free to download and use this in your church or ministry.
Hallway of Doors
Let’s talk today about lifelong addictions which often begin during the adolescence years. Imagine, if you will, a long dark hallway with a series of doors on either side. Written on each door is the name of an addiction, suchRead more…
Helping a Single Mom
Many years ago, my wife, Shirley, was working around the house one morning, when a knock came at the front door. When she opened it, there stood a young woman in her late teens, who called herself Sally.
Changing lives
Life and Change Experieced thru Sports