Encouragement in Rough Times
It is said that calm waters make poor sailors. This points to the reality that people grow through hard struggles which precede success. Experience leads
It is said that calm waters make poor sailors. This points to the reality that people grow through hard struggles which precede success. Experience leads
In the movie Hook (directed by Steven Spielberg, Amblin Entertainment, 1991), an adult Peter Pan returns to Neverland to save his children from a long-forgotten enemy. With
In John 14:1–11, with the disciples distressed and disheartened by the news of Christ’s predicted departure, Jesus is encouraging them to persevere in their faith
At the end of the film Paterson (directed by Jim Jarmusch, Bleecker Street, 2016), the protagonist has given up his dreams of being a poet.
Having experienced the trauma of sexual abuse, the death of her father, and instability at home all at a young age, Mary’s time in junior
We aren’t always certain what kind of effort our tasks will require of us, but we can trust that God is always present to help
God is gracious to provide what we need most. Gloria Furman speaks of a time when she and her family had traveled to the Middle
Many marathoners and long-distance runners know what it means to “hit the wall.” One minute, they’re running with sustained energy and speed, and the next,
Jesus is “the founder and perfecter of our faith” (Hebrews 12:2). We may be able to understand this more in terms of a parent and child.
The Olympics continue to be an anticipated spectacle of human ability, strength, and courage. More encouraging is watching athletes of Christian faith live it out
The Olympics continue to be an anticipated spectacle of human ability, strength, and courage. More encouraging is watching athletes