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God’s garden

by regina franklin on April 16th, 2013 | 6 responses
Last spring I planted an herb garden, even though I don’t have a “green thumb.” In fact, I only sporadically watered the plants when their environment reached desertlike conditions. But, fortunately, I was able to enjoy cooking with the fresh fruits of my labor throughout the summer. A year... read more »

needing God

by tom felten on April 15th, 2013 | 3 responses
When Palestinian Tass Saada was just 17 years old, he joined the Fatah movement in the West Bank. Tass hated Jews and engaged in guerilla warfare against them. He became known as “Butcher” due to the many Israeli soldiers he killed as a sniper. But later, Tass surrendered His life to Jesus and... read more »

short

by Tim Gustafson on April 2nd, 2013 | one response
My friend, now 65, smiled nostalgically as she shared memories of her grandfather’s last year. Born in 1890, he had made this comment at age 94: “I went from the days of horse-and-buggy to a man walking on the moon,” he said. Then, he mused wistfully, “I never thought [life] would be so... read more »

a new genesis

by winn collier on March 31st, 2013 | 4 responses
A couple of years ago, as I was driving our son Wyatt to kindergarten, our conversation turned to resurrection. Understandably, Wyatt was perplexed about what it meant and how it worked. Finally, he asked the question for which he most wanted an answer. “Dad,” he asked, “when God raises us... read more »

March 18, 2013

by Today's Conversation on March 18th, 2013 | one response
What does Jesus’ resurrection mean to you? ... read more »

March 11, 2013

by Today's Conversation on March 11th, 2013 | 7 responses
What’s your life verse or a verse that means a great deal to you? Why? ... read more »

pulled from death

by winn collier on March 6th, 2013 | one response
In Luxor, an Egyptian city more than 400 miles south of Cairo, medical professionals pronounced Hamdi Hafez al-Nubi dead. He was only 28 years old, far too young to die of a heart attack. His family took his body home and (following Islamic burial rites) bathed Hamdi in order to prepare him for his... read more »

a psalm for the struggle

by jennifer benson schuldt on March 3rd, 2013 | no responses
It was the kind of eatery where you stand in line, place your order, and then step aside to wait for your food to appear. After I did just that, a young man took my place in front of the cash register. He ordered his food by using gestures and broken words. Paying was difficult for him, because one... read more »

no app for that

by mike wittmer on March 2nd, 2013 | 2 responses
When I was a child, I knew some people who did nothing but watch television. They sat in their recliners and absorbed continuous loops of game shows, sitcoms, and sporting events. The television was always on—even during meals. I noticed something about these people. They watched TV because it was... read more »

recalculating relationships

by Jeff Olson on February 12th, 2013 | 4 responses
A comedian once mused that he wished someone would make a GPS for husbands. He said something like this: GPS: “Compliment your wife’s appearance.” Comedian: “Hey, honey, you look really good.” GPS: “Ask her about her day.” Comedian: “How was your day, sweetheart?” GPS: “Pretend... read more »
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