Man Blessed by Returning Stolen Money

"After I robbed the place I went to get some dope, and I couldn't even get high. I couldn't even enjoy it." These words come from John ...

Courageous Student Prevents School Shooting

In September of 2006, a high school senior named Matt Atkinson learned of a dark secret from three of his friends. In confidence, they told him of their ...

The Reality of Violent Video Games

Forgive me, for I have killed.

I have used swords and shotguns, handguns and grenades. I have shot, stabbed, and bludgeoned. I have crushed skulls with ...

Study Links Washing Hands to Guilt

Researchers at the University of Toronto published data that suggests people experience "a powerful urge to wash themselves" when suffering ...

Chesterton on Defining Evil

Men do not differ much about what things they will call evils; they differ enormously about what evils they will call excusable.

Woman Healed of Wounds from Sexual Abuse

When Marion Duckworth was in first grade, the Depression had just ended, and talking about anything related to sex—especially sexual abuse—was ...

Artists Create Exhibit of Others' Sins

The act of confession is now an artistic expression. During the first half of 2006, two performing artists named Laura Barnett and Sandra Spannan created ...

Man Unknowingly on the Wrong Side of the Law

Pastor John Beukema writes:

After moving to a new state, I walked into the Department of Motor Vehicles to get my new driver's license. Imagine my ...

Augustine on Being Displeased with Our Old Natures

What you are must always displease you, if you would attain that which you are not.

Condemned Drunk Becomes Disciple and Friend

I am going to share a confession with you, and it is something that I have never been proud of. When I graduated from seminary, I became the pastor of ...