Coincidence or Providence?

[A]s somebody said, ... "Coincidences are God's way of remaining anonymous."

The Enormity of It All

"It seems, then," said Tirian, ... "that the Stable seen from within and the Stable seen from without are two different places." "Yes," ...

A Measurement of Health

Twice it has been my privilege to introduce [quadriplegic] Joni Eareckson. ... Each time I have ventured to predict that her message would show her to ...

Quick-Change Artist

My friend Dorothy spent several weeks in prayer and special training to lead a Bible discussion group. Finally the big day arrived for the first class. ...

Watch What You Eat

My father-in-law pastors a congregation in rural Pennsylvania. One day he found two containers on his desk with a note from a thoughtful church member, ...

Staying Away from the Pain

I was talking just a week ago with a 34-year-old man who told me this story. He was born with a severe physical deformity. His parents were wealthy and ...

Inconspicuous Death

In 1992, a Los Angeles County parking control officer came upon a brown El Dorado Cadillac illegally parked next to the curb on street-sweeping day.

The ...

Getting Past Appearances

I hope we've gotten past the point where smoking a pipe makes you a theologian, growing a beard makes you a counselor, or wearing pinstripes makes ...

Private Prayer, Public Prayer

A man who prays much in private will make short prayers in public.

Misfortune Isn't Always Unfortunate

Misfortune does not always come to injure.