Straying Sheep Endanger Themselves

Why do sheep have shepherds? Because it is the nature of sheep to stray and get in harm's way, whether that be from hungry wolves or steep canyons. ...

John Stott on Substitution

The concept of substitution lies at the heart of both sin and salvation. For the essence of sin is man substituting himself for God, while the essence ...

The King Bearing Us in His Arms

There is a vivid picture of Christ’s sacrifice for sin in Mark Twain’s novel, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court. The story ...

"In America": Paid in Full

In America is the story of a young Irish family that illegally relocates to New York City from Canada. The movie focuses on the emotional, spiritual, ...

"Master and Commander": One Dies So Others May Live

In Master and Commander, Captain "Lucky" Jack Aubrey (Russell Crowe) is the commander of the British ship H.M.S. Surprise. When his ship is ...

Italian Author Prefers a Bloodless Christ

When Mel Gibson's movie The Passion of the Christ was released in Italy, the review board gave it a "G" rating. Some parents objected, saying ...

Mel Gibson's Search Led Back to Christ

At the height of his stardom, Mel Gibson realized he was empty. He had achieved everything he ever hoped for—except a sense of purpose. Gibson felt ...

Max Lucado Calls Christ's Cross the Hinge of History

Author Max Lucado describes the pivotal nature of the cross in history and in each of our lives.

It rests on the time-line of history like a compelling ...

Shoplifting Girl Learns About Grace

Author Lee Strobel writes:

An acquaintance called with what he said was an embarrassing request: His little girl had been caught shoplifting from our church ...

Japan Searches for Atonement

In two full pages of advertisement, the Japanese government declared its desire to right wrongs committed in World War II. The Asian Women's Fund, ...