It was a late, dark night as I left the restaurant, and the parking lot was empty. As I made my way to my car I scanned around me, checking to make sure there was nothing out of the ordinary.  In the corner of my eye I caught movement, and turned warily to my left.  There I saw a dark, hunched over shadow coming towards me.  His clothes were tattered...

The Internet has become a 21st century Roman road, marketplace, theater, backyard fence, and office drinks machine. Web evangelism gives believers opportunities to reach people with the Gospel right where they are, just as Jesus and Paul did. The Web is an open window to the whole world. The Web's explosive growth has been remarkable. In ten short...

The playoffs of any sport can inspire kids to set new goals and aspirations for their future as an athlete. NCAA March Madness is no different. As the tournament progresses, the tales of hard work, underdog achievement and ultimate glory unfold and inspire boys and girls everywhere to pick up a ball. Many Christian parents find themselves now...

Read Stacy's story of losing their family home to foreclosure. Be approachable. Take the opportunities God gives you. When someone invites you to do something this week, invite them to do something next week. Talk to other shoppers about the price of lettuce (or whatever) in the grocery store. When you are invited to do things, say "yes"...

Jack had always thought it would be nice to retire early. But as he faced his 55th birthday, he and his wife, Phyllis, couldn’t see any reason to cut their retirement savings short. He had worked for the same company since he was 18 and was still healthy and strong. Phyllis was planning to work for several more years, so he looked forward to at...

Spring inspires many of us to tackle the dreaded task of cleaning out our closet. If you have vowed to make your closet part of this year's "spring cleaning" project, here are the ABC's you need to know to make it happen. A - Assemble all the tools you will need to get the job done.  Large plastic garbage bags, dust rags, vacuum, proper hangers,...

The Thessalonian Christians had lost their joy. Peace evaded them. And their hope for the future had all but vanished. Many stopped working, allowing idleness to permeate their ranks. Others had fallen into a state of restlessness and gossip. What was the problem? What emissary was so powerful and mighty that it had the ability to discourage and...