The Fears of Famous People

Jennifer Aniston, Cher, and Whoopi Goldberg are all aviophobes. They are afraid of flying. Barbra Streisand is xenophobic—she is uncomfortable around ...

The Potency of 'Mustard-Seed' Faith

Like many classic Spanish dishes, a basic dish of paella is a simple combination of just a few ingredients: rice, seafood, and a handful of vegetables. ...

The Parable of the Resistance Leader

Is it rational to trust God even when we do not fully understand what he is doing? One of the most illuminating answers was put forward by the Oxford ...

Scientists Believed in a Particle That They Couldn't See

In the elite world of world-class scientists in the field of particle physics, announcements this dramatic are rare. This announcement, made on July 4, ...

Lessons from Apple Trees About Waiting on God

Pastor Keith Mannes of Highland Church, McBain, Michigan writes:

My wife's aunt Gladys has always had a little apple orchard at her home. But this ...

Martin Luther King Jr. on Faith

“Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase.”

—Martin Luther King Jr.

“This faith transforms ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Hears Jesus' Promise

Most people know about the passion of Martin Luther King Jr. for racial justice and nonviolent resistance. However, some people aren't as familiar ...

Knowing the God of the Bible, Not the God of Our Imaginations

In his book Soul Searching, Christian Smith summarized perceptions about God that are prevalent in the church and in contemporary culture. He said that ...

Actor Tim Allen on Grief

I have no idea what grief should be. You get by grief, you don't get over it.

—Tim Allen, U.S. comedian and actor

Child Learns About Safety at the Zoo

A grandfather took his daughter and the grandchildren to visit the zoo. As they visited the orangutan exhibit the only thing separating us from these ...