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what will your story be?

“A good name is better than a good ointment, and the day of one’s death is better than the day of one’s birth” (Ecclesiastes 7:1). I read this today during my quiet time with God. As I read it, the power of... read more »

grace from surprising places

In June 2011, pro hockey player Gilbert Brule was driving in Vancouver with his girlfriend. As they passed two hitchhikers, Brule blurted out, “That’s Bono!” Brule’s girlfriend wasn’t buying it. “I didn’t... read more »

everybody’s doing it

When I joined a popular social media network, it was thrilling to reconnect with friends. We swapped messages and fortified our cyber- connection by joining each other’s causes, comparing quiz results, and exchanging... read more »

sustained

Several years ago, I had the privilege of interviewing Tony Dungy’s wife, Lauren, for Sports Spectrum Magazine. At the time, Tony was the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and—based on his faith, integrity, and... read more »

secure in Jesus

I hate insecurity. I’ve seen it bring out the very worst in me and in others. It’s crazy how we can be insecure about how we feel about ourselves or the way someone else feels about us and that insecurity will cause us... read more »

visible

With steam covering the bathroom mirror, the outline of a group of words became apparent. Trying to clear the view so I could finish getting ready for work, I had been initially surprised when the image appeared. But I... read more »

you choose Q: is it important to get close to people at church?

Q: I have not been regularly attending church since I was little because of certain issues. I eventually find myself not ready to mingle into more closely with the others. I feel like I’m avoiding cell group and... read more »

unaware

Chuck Colson tells the story of Ron Greer, an ex-convict who was rehabilitated through Colson’s Prison Fellowship ministry. Greer, who became a pastor after serving his time, was once interrupted by a group of gay... read more »

real deal

Named for its two creators, the Johari Window (named after Joseph Luft and Harry Ingham) presents the four “window panes” of our concept of self: (1) what we and others see; (2) what we see but others do not; (3) what... read more »

you choose Q: what do you think of the principles of law of attraction in the book The Secret? Does it conform to what the Bible says?

Q: What do you think of the principles of law of attraction in the book The Secret? Does it conform to what the Bible says?  —Cass A: Cass, thank you for your question. It’s clear that you’ve put some thought into... read more »
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