Possibility Grows Out of Discouragement

See the possibilities. Here's a fellow who sold insurance, and he went after a particularly difficult customer, a man that no one had been able to ...

The Birth of Raisins

The Franciscans were the first ones to systematically grow grapes in California. They grew the Muscat grapes to make Muscatel wine. One year they had ...

No Reason for Discouragement

John W. Yates shared this letter from a missionary who had gone into the jungles of New Guinea:

"Man," he said, "it's great to be in ...

The Triumph of a Preacher

Several years ago, I heard David Ring speak. David has cerebral palsy and a speech impediment so bad that you can barely understand him. But he held 11,000 ...

Rude Intolerance

Religious tolerance is not always a sign of good will. It can be a sign of careless, perhaps hypocritical religious indifference of the most high-handed ...

Following the Right Course

In a NCAA cross-country championship held in Riverside, California, 123 of the 128 runners missed a turn. One competitor, Mike Delcavo, stayed on the ...

The Weak Man Behind "A Mighty Fortress"

The "Weak" Man behind "A Mighty Fortress"

In intense turmoil, Luther wrote his greatest hymn.

It was the worst of times--1527--one of ...

When You Need Prayer Most

In times when you are sad and troubled, do not give up the good works of prayer and penance which you have been in the habit of doing. For the devil will ...

Dealing with Failure

The way we deal with failure can determine how we sustain motivation.

Trying It Again

If your beliefs and behavior are initially misunderstood, don't cave in to popular opinion. Hang in there and watch God reward your persistence.

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