I have a vivid memory of two back-to-back nights in Chicago. One evening I met with a good friend who informed me she was leaving her husband, also a close friend. "He doesn't meet my needs," she said. "I know he tries to be a good husband and good father, but I've...
Jerry is the kind of guy you love to meet in the supermarket. He always has a kind word, a funny joke, or, at the very least, a smile. It doesn't take much to bring on that smile. Jerry's happy if all of the wheels on his grocery cart are going in the same direction....
"The last thing I did was the most exciting thing ever!" He said.I couldn't wait to hear what it was."Well, my friend, I can't imagine what you might have accomplished, but whatever it was you must share it with me," I said.The older man looked at me with somewhat of...
"For Christ's love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again. So from now on we regard no one...
The true testimony of Dot McGinnisI can't help but remember one of the most trying experiences of my life--my bout with severe mental depression. I once heard a woman on a Christian talk show describe her experience with mental illness by saying, "I've walked the...
I was sad and lonely. Depression was my friend,Until I got down on my knees And let My Savior in.He lifted all my burdens And forgave my every sin.He took away my sorrow And helped me live, again.I walked around with teardrops just streaming down my face. I knew I...
Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ,God is so good, praise His holy name! Many thanks for your continued prayers and kind thoughts for my mother Rose Davies. They are very much appreciated. I thought you would welcome an update.On Thursday afternoon I telephoned...