Have you ever heard the phrase “God cannot love you anymore or less than He does already?” I have and after thinking it through, I was left wondering what else God couldn’t do. Knowing God’s “limitations” gives us a better understanding of exactly who He is. There are at least...

Why this icon of rough wood placed on a rocky hill? Why this tree uprooted, replanted and watered with blood? I’m glad you asked. On this piece of wood our Savior hung and died. Some would say it’s an idol, but I don’t worship the cross. I worship the One who died on that cross. I look...

Have you ever asked yourself, “Why should I trust God?” Trust is a delicate issue. No one can simply “produce” trust just because we are commanded to. Trust comes as a result of knowing, believing, and resting in the character or stability of something or someone. This directly relates to trusting...

I rented Faith Like Potatoes for one night and I kept it four days. Every family member just had to watch it, and as a result, I saw it at least five times. I’ve only supported one other movie (Bella) as heartily as I support and recommend Faith Like Potatoes. So check out our review here and preview...

I never wanted to be a cowboy. That was other boys’ dreams. Instead, I longed to be a knight. There was something awe-inspiring in the way that the men in shining armor rode their horses into battle, killed dragons, and saved fair maidens in distress. It was just the kind of life for me. I even made...

It’s happened more than once. Some object will be taken away, some behavior will be stopped, and my toddler brother will hit my mom or one of her “minions.” Humorous in a way – it never hurts, although he thinks he’s revenged himself sufficiently. Just the other day my mom made a remark about...

The first Easter that I can remember was a simple occasion. We came home from Church (I don’t remember any of the sermon) and as we walked up the driveway, I found a shadowed corner of lawn where some snow was still lingering. I promptly made a snowball and threw it at my sister. I was glad I had missed...

This last February as my birthday was fast approaching, my family kept asking me what I wanted. The only thing I could think of were some big coffee cups. Well, our daughter, Claire, found a perfect pair at Hobby Lobby. Not only were they generous in proportion, but they were inspirational, too. One...

Religion is one of the most controversial issues in the modern world. This is partially because of the many efficient means of communication that have spread knowledge about many different religions. Yet, there are intellectuals and atheists who dismiss religion casually as a waste of time and do not...

The scenario is different every time. Sometimes it’s a thread online asking one person to step up and prove the existence of God. Sometimes it’s a college professor stating, “The only purpose of life is not to miss your life’s purpose!” Whatever situation you find yourself in, knowing the...

While recently perusing an old journal, I leafed through a chapter or more of weepy entries voicing an assurance in God’s absence. Waves of fickle feelings crashed against my emotional barriers that were obviously too weak to withstand much of a storm without flooding into the pages of my journal....

So often my heart is troubled with questions about God’s will. I know I am not alone either. It seems as if the most wearisome and difficult search for young people today is to discover the will of God. As servants of God, our heart’s desire should be to know and to do His will. But how are we to...

I’m pretty proud of myself when I tell the cashier at Wal-Mart to “Have a blessed day.” Or if I smile pleasantly at my fellow student in the hallway. Or if I let the car in front of me merge into my lane during rush hour. And if, by the end of the day, I’ve offered an understanding hug to a...