Man Fearfully Clutches a "Bomb"

For four hours he held the cylinder, waiting for rescue or an immediate death. After digging up what appeared to be an unexploded WWI bomb, David Page ...

Doctor Describes the Healing Power of Hope

When Jerome Groopman diagnosed patients with serious diseases, the Harvard Medical School professor discovered that all of them were "looking for ...

Man Tries to Bring Gold into Heaven

The story is told of a rich man who was determined to take his wealth with him into the next life. The Lord finally gave in to his fervent prayers. There ...

James Thurber on Lessons to Learn Before Dying

Humorist James Thurber wrote:

"All human beings should try to learn, before they die, what they are running from, and to, and why."

Letter from Slain Missionary

This letter was written by Southern Baptist Missionary to Iraq, Karen Watson, prior to leaving for the Middle East. The letter was dated March 7, 2003. ...

Slain Missionary Expected to Suffer for Christ

Missionary Karen Watson counted the cost of following Jesus. That's why she left a letter with her pastor before going to Iraq. She went to provide ...

John Grisham's Classmate Prepares for Death

One defining moment in John Grisham's spiritual journey came several years after graduating from Mississippi State University, when one of his classmates ...

Dr. Paul Brand Reaches His Spiritual Peak

Steve Moore tells of a friend's experience at a retirement home dedication:

The ceremony included remarks from one of the new residents, Dr. Paul Brand, ...

Beatle George Harrison Searched for God

Following the news of ex-Beatle George Harrison's death, "Today" show anchor Anne Curry interviewed Anthony DeCurtis, a writer for Rolling ...

Titanic's Last Hero

John Harper was born into a Christian family May 29, 1872. He became a Christian 13 years later and had already started preaching by age 17. He received ...