'Twould be joyous to view GodHolding a newborn in His heart,Looking over fingers and toes,As He checks out every part.Work begins at the potter's wheel,Fashioning him into a man;Preparing against evil,Giving him two legs to stand.Redesigning the eyes to see,Producing...
He was so different from the other boys in the school. He was always kind, helpful, willing, cheerful. When there was any rough play, or a fight, or any dishonesty, you could be sure he was not in it. Why was he so different? His teacher determined to find out. One...
We present Jesus as the Messiah who came to die for our sins. We tell people that if they accept Christ they will go to heaven when they die. What's wrong with that? First, it's only half the gospel. Second, it gives the impression that eternal life is something we...
A seminary professor was vacationing with his wife in Gatlinburg, TN. One morning, they were eating breakfast at little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a quiet, family meal. While they were waiting for their food, they noticed a distinguished looking, white-haired man...
Our two year old daughter, Emily, had a health problem that we had hoped would resolve itself as she grew. It had not and the doctor wanted to do an invasive test on her to find the cause and hopefully fix the problem. The day of the procedure I took her in, dressed...
What one most deeply loves, one most deeply fears. My wife, Lauretta, is the dearest person I know, and apart from Jesus, the clearest, most incontrovertible evidence of God's grace to me. At its best, my love for her is like terror in its intensity. Oh, the fear I...
I know God looked down and Saw that I needed a brotherTo love me and protect me Like no other.He sent you into my life For me to love and cherish.I know that you were sent By God, above ...For me to be protected And to be loved.You are not just a brother But a friend,...