Remarkable Persistence in Prayer

The diary of George Mueller, Christian social reformer from the Victorian era, chronicles his devotion in prayer:

In November 1844, I began to pray for ...

Barney Can't Compete

In the Minneapolis Star-Tribune (1/17/98) Judy Zmerold writes:

Three-year-old Katie was taken to her pediatrician during a recent bout with the flu. As ...

Getting What We Don't Deserve

It was the first night of camp, and a group of tough kids from the city had hardly unpacked when the leaders received word about a theft. A work crew ...

Schwarzenegger's Sacrifice

David Mains, director of Chapel Ministries, was sitting in a dental chair when his orthodontist asked David if he would go with him to see a movie. "I've ...

Kindness Evangelism

John Trent, co-author of The Hidden Value of a Man, writes:

When I led a Young Life group, I did my best to round up kids who really needed to hear the ...

Repentance Isn't Fatal

Repentance is not a fatal day when tears are shed, but a natal day when, as a result of tears, a new life begins.

Conversion Directs the Eyes

Conversion is not implanting eyes, for they exist already; but giving them direction, which they have not.

Lord, Convert My Parish

My God, grant me the conversion of my parish; I am willing to suffer all my life whatsoever it may please thee to lay upon me; yes even for a hundred ...

Confronting the Issues

I met with a young business-lady last week. I pointed out these Scriptures to her, and she said, "You mean to say that Jesus Christ wants me to confront ...

Preaching and Sweating

The British missionaries who led my family to Christ made all the cultural mistakes in the book. I remember as a little boy sitting in the front row, ...