On today's Footsteps, Tom Schoen takes us back to the 1960s when his parents were first carrying the Gospel to the Wayana and Trio tribes in the… read more
The stability of matter is a continuing puzzle to physicists. They point out that when you consider all the physical forces at work in matter, even… read more
I appreciate a good illustration from a pastor or Bible teacher. An appropriate word picture can greatly illuminate a passage of Scripture. Well,… read more
In the last 50 years, we have seen sweeping technological advancements—yet technology has done little to confront the problems of loneliness… read more
A godly friendship is a supportive relationship filled with mutual service and affection. Godly friends move away from self and toward loved ones.… read more
Suriname. Have you ever heard of it? Maybe. Could you point it out on a map? Probably not. Suriname is a country on the northern coast of South… read more
In Ecclesiastes 4, Solomon saw loneliness and isolation and became discouraged. That is, until he discovered the power of godly companionship.
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At the core of most world religions is the desire to appease a god or gods to attain favor in the afterlife. Followers live in fear of upsetting… read more
Jesus told many stories and parables about God’s nature to drive home a point to the Pharisees and teachers of the law. They had become more… read more
All of us are involved in spiritual warfare of one kind or another. In fact the Bible tells Christians that “the weapons of our warfare are not… read more
In Luke 16:1-15, Jesus tells the parable about the shrewd manager. The manager had many faults, but he was smart enough to use his resources to plan… read more