Chris Plekenpol - Nothing is Certain
God must have taken a vacation because there’s no way He can be present in a situation like this. That was Chris Plekenpol’s rationale after being deployed to Iraq where no day, hour or minute was certain. He felt emotionally drained, physically exhausted and spiritually doubtful and his story is one that many can relate to, even if you’ve...... >Read More
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Here By Chance or is There a Deeper Story?
The universe is precisely adjusted for life. But what does this fine-tuning really mean? Many scientists agree we're not here by chance. Does it point to the reality of a creator God? Is there a deeper story? This is the last in a six-video series exploring how recent discoveries in astronomy and physics point to the reality of the... >Read More
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Learning to Love the Girl in the Mirror
I lost my dad to suicide at the age of five. Shortly after that a family member started sexually abusing me. Several years later I lost my step dad to a horrible fire that destroyed our home. We were left with nothing except for haunting memories. Later, I turned to drinking to ease the pain that tormented me day in and day out... >Read More
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The Spirituality of Halloween and the After-Life
by Michael Frey
Eye of newt, wing of bat, toad tongue and lizard nose... Everyone knows these are the ingredients of a spooky witches' spell (or the dining hall menu for next Tuesday). And what Halloween would be complete without one? Ah Halloween, the time when everything gets a little scarier, and your dentist gets a little richer.
Childhood...... >Read More
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afterlife,
faith,
Halloween,
spirituality
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Michael W. Smith - Almost an Icon
He’s almost an icon in Christian music. The successful, gold-record, award-winning singer-songwriter who seems to have his life, family and walk in place. It probably all came easy for him, right? A product of natural talent?
The road to musical influence for Michael W. Smith has had multiple stops, including some places you would not expect....... >Read More
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9/11 Ten Years Later
Warning: This video contains violent imagery and may not be appropriate for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.
I remember the day it happened, wondering if the world would ever be the same again. Ten years later we know that no, it won't be. We all remember where we were that morning. Sujo John was in the north tower, his wife... >Read More
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A Bunch of Hot Air
One clear September morning my son packed up his car and headed off to college. Oh, I knew in my head that he was ready for the next stage of his journey. Such a clear demonstration of maturity and wisdom is evident in almost any eighteen year old – what could possibly go wrong?! I repeated like a mantra,... >Read More
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Home for Christmas
Are you lonely this Christmas? Come talk to a mentor.
In 1962 I... >more
Thirst: What Are You Thirsting For?
Many people thirst for meaning in life. Do you strive for popularity and... >more
What Do You Fear?
