Japanese Man Who Survived Two Atomic Bombs Dies at 93

You've probably heard the saying, "He was in the wrong place at the wrong time." That can be said emphatically of the Japanese man Tsutomu ...

Father Encourages Son Through Prayer

John Ashcroft writes:

Many kids wake up to the smell of coffee brewing or the sound of a rooster crowing. My wake-up call was my father's passionate ...

Famous Last Words

The following are the last words spoken by famous individuals:

"Nothing matters. Nothing matters." —Louis B. Mayer, film producer; died ...

"Beyond the Gates of Splendor": Sacrificing for Eternity

Beyond the Gates of Splendor is a documentary based on Elizabeth Elliot's best-selling book, Through Gates of Splendor. Both tell the true story of ...

"Without a Paddle": Finding the Real Treasure

Without a Paddle is the story of three friends, Jerry, Tom, and Dan, who go canoeing in Oregon State. Returning to their childhood hideout, they find ...

The Meaningless Life of an Atheist

Freelance writer Greta Christina, published often in feminist and adult magazines, is brutally honest regarding her dilemma about dying. As an atheist, ...

How We Glimpse Eternity

Think about the special spiritual moments you've experienced. Perhaps it was during a time of prayer, in worship at church, in a conversation with ...

Woman Uses Valuable Coin for Parking

When we possess something of great value, we generally safeguard it. Through a series of errors, a South African woman failed to properly care for a collection ...

California Firestorm Makes Hesitation Fatal

In the fall of 2003, a string of Southern California wildfires eventually claimed two-dozen lives. The flames moved at a speed faster than people could ...

Earthly Memorials vs. Heavenly Glory

Tombstones are getting updated, at least in Hollywood. At Hollywood Forever, a 64-acre cemetery next to Paramount Studios, they produce multimedia narratives ...