Every mountain range has its own character. The Appalachians beckon with forested gentleness. The Rockies ruggedly stand with jagged peaks, and the Cascades boast beauty that covers volcanoes like a blanket. The Bible reveals a… 

Usually, the parade happens after the war is won. Throughout history, when a conquering general returned home, the scene was predictable. He would ride a white stallion, chin held high, followed by a train of… 

“He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Surely he has… 

“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.” (Acts 3:19 NIV84) The speaker (if you want to call him a… 

A short passing glimpse fired off a bolt of recognition which prompted a physical double-take and the mental conclusion, “I know that woman.” But how do I know her? She was in the growing crowd… 

Have you ever been terrified by God? It’s not a popular Christmas question, is it? We prefer tidings of comfort and joy, not holy terror. But to truly grasp the peace of the manger, we… 

On May 13, A.D. 609, Pope Boniface IV dedicated a new basilica, formerly the Roman Pantheon, to “the Virgin Mary and all the martyrs.” Reportedly, twenty-eight cartloads of martyrs’ bones had been hauled from the… 

The actor strides across the stage to accept an award. He is the star of an incredibly successful movie. As the applause fades, the actor begins by offering thanks to a long list of those… 

When we say that someone is a “family man,” we mean he is a man who is devoted to his wife and children, enjoys spending time with them, and considers his family to be of… 

Life tends to give us daily reminders of rejection—unanswered calls, ignored messages, empty chairs at the table. Even in church, we may quietly wonder, “Do I really belong? Does God truly love me?” In a…