Stay The Course
During the 1990’s in an NCAA Division II national championship cross-country race in California, a bizarre twist of events took place. Mike Delcavo and 127 of the best runners in the country were battling for glory over the 10,000-meter course. About three miles into the race, Delcavo was somewhere in the middle of the pack, when he realized that the runners had made a
Pulling Weeds
An elderly teacher, with a pupil by his side, took a walk through a forest. Suddenly he stopped and pointed to four weeds close at hand. The first was just beginning to peep above the ground, the second had rooted itself pretty well into the earth, the third was a small shrub, while the fourth had become a little tree. The tutor said to
Being Extreme
Even though I am no longer in my 20’s (or 40’s for that matter!), I love to do things like zip-lining and parasailing. While I might be somewhat adventurous, I am not into extreme sports. Some people enjoy the thrill of doing something that is death-defying or dangerous, like scaling Mt. Everest or mountain biking on the side of a cliff. They like the
Look Beyond The Blessing
Jesus told His disciples to go into the deep waters and let down their nets for fish. When they did, their nets were filled up with fish to the point of breaking. Being fishermen and businessmen, they may have been tempted to start doing business. Think how much they could make! But God had a different purpose. The disciples’ occupation as fishermen was just
Letters From Our Listeners
Some emails we have received from our listeners around the world…. Location: Kenya Message: May God bless you for the inspiration ministry, since I subscribed to your website I have always been blessed. All message are true inspiration and an encouragement too. Don’t get weary of the good work; for they that win souls for Christ shall shine like stars. Location: Al Khobar Saudi Arabia Message: In
Don’t Lose The Wonder
When Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt, I’m sure several million people were wondering, “How am I going to be fed? How am I going to survive in this wilderness?” Imagine the logistical nightmare. An incalculable quantity of food and water were needed to survive in the desert. Where would it come from? Yet, in this seemingly impossible situation, God provided! He provided
Jesus, Our Friend
When Jesus came into the world in human form, He changed our relationship with God forever. He made it possible for us to become adopted sons and daughters in God’s family, co-heirs with Him to the gift of eternal life with the Father. But He gave us another gift few of us ever open: His friendship. He experienced firsthand the loneliness of being human, and He
The Father Forgives
As the Father of the man whom you took part in murdering, I have something very important to say to you. I forgive you. With all My heart, I forgive you. I realize it may be hard for you to believe, but I really do. At the trial, when you confessed to your part in the events that cost My Son his life and
The Cocoon
A man found a cocoon of a butterfly. One day a small opening appeared. He sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to force its body through that little hole. Then it seemed to stop making any progress. It appeared as if it had gotten as far as it could, and it could go no further. So the man decided
Letters From Our Listeners
Some emails we have received from our listeners around the world…. Location: Ulsan, South Korea Message: Thank you so much for you ministry. I am sorry I am unable to send a financial gift at this time, but my prayers are with you daily. I serve as an bi-vocational English pastor here in Korea and often times have been uplifted by the music on the site. Peace,
