My Christian life: “Why am I still here?”
A father answers his teenage daughter’s question, “Why am I still here?” “Why am I still here?” I didn’t expect the question, but I had already been thinking about the…
My Christian life: From cockpit to classroom
The journey of a Christian man who became a teacher in his 40s. “Ever since I was a kid, my head’s been in the clouds in a sense.” It’s no…
My Christian life: “A cord of three strands”
A couple shares the importance of keeping Jesus at the center of a marriage. “Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not…
My Christian life: Pastor with bipolar disorder finds identity in Christ
A pastor with bipolar disorder finds his identity in Christ. Two and a half years ago, I sat in the doctor’s office with a funny feeling in my stomach. I…
My Christian life: Missionary wife values family ties
A missionary wife shares the importance of family ties when serving in a mission field. In March 2014, our family of five wearily deplaned at Hong Kong International Airport. My…
My Christian life: Couple finds a church home in multicultural congregation
A couple finds gospel hope and community in their local congregation. Can you see it? Heads turn as the pastor walks to the front of the sanctuary. Surrounding him is…
My Christian life: Cancer survivor shares grace truths
A cancer survivor shares grace truths he learned through the years, truths he continues to lean on. “Hi, Jim. This is Heidi. Doctor Girolami asked me to call to share…
My Christian life: Young Christian copies the Bible by hand
A young Christian immerses himself in the Word, actually copying the Bible by hand. Sometimes blessings come in unexpected packages. My wife’s and my five children are incredible blessings from…
My Christian life: Battling mental illness as a young mom
God carried me through my battle with mental illness. I’m not sure if many people would say the year after they spent a week in a mental health hospital was…