You've failed many times, although you may not remember. You fell down the first time you tried to walk. You almost drowned the first time you tried to swim, didn't you? Did you hit the ball the first time you swung a bat? Heavy hitters, the ones who hit the most home...
You would think getting married somewhat later in life than most couples, Mike and I would have been more established financially. However, neither of us brought much to the marriage cash-wise. We had decent jobs but not much in savings. Mike was your typical bachelor...
The clank of the metal door and the echo of their footsteps rang in the ears of Ivy and Joanne as they walked down the dingy corridor behind the prison guard toward the "big room." The aroma of Ivy's homemade chocolate chip cookies wasn't enough to override the stench...
Martin asked us to pray for his church congregation as they were looking into the possibility of building a church. Cost was a concern as they have only 40 members. Here is God’s answer to his request:"When we moved here there was about six to ten people meeting o...
In my Webster dictionary the definition of hero is as follows: he•ro/:a mythological or legendary figure of great strength or ability 2: a man admired for his achievements and qualities 3: the chief male character in a literary or dramatic work. But this is not my...
Recently, a frail black woman rose slowly to her feet in a South African courtroom. She was 70-something, the years deeply etched on her face.Facing her from across the room were several white security police officers. One, a Mr. van der Broek, had just been found...
The Bible is shallow enough that the most timid swimmer may enjoy its waters without fear.It is deep enough for the most expert swimmer to enjoy without touching bottom.Its critics have been legion, but it is still here; they are gone.It is the root of all good civil...