“Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray.” … read more

We all have days when it seems like everything is working against us. Your son missed the school bus; your daughter left her lunchbox at home; you… read more

When a sports figure is known by one name, like Tiger or Pele, you're likely refering to a major star. Recently, international soccer player,… read more

In 1970, I worked for the telephone company in Sydney, Australia. I had only been in the country for a few months, and I had arrived with only one… read more

For a soccer player, having the opportunity to represent your country in the FIFA World Cup signifies success. International soccer star Paulo Silas… read more

How do you respond to fear? Do you run and hide, withdrawing into yourself? Do you try to distract yourself from fear with activities? The correct… read more

While we may wish the rules were different, there are a few time-tested Truths about growing and maturing. They take work. And they also involve… read more

An ancient monastery sits on top of a cliff in the beautiful countryside of Portugal. Visitors to this lofty retreat are rewarded with a magnificent… read more

On today's Footsteps, Scott Murphy of Regeneration Reservation Ministries tells the story of an Apache believer in Christ who refers to himself… read more

Do you believe that moral clarity is required for truly intellectual efforts? I do. … read more

During the Second World War, Corrie ten Boom and her family realized the risks associated with hiding and protecting Jewish citizens. However, in a… read more

"There is a difference between a fleshly stubbornness and a godly perseverance," explains Dr. Bill Thrasher, author and professor at the… read more

All believers receive and actively use faith every day. Faith is like a muscle; as we exercise it, it grows stronger. On the flip side, walking in… read more

My wife Kathy and I enjoy working jigsaw puzzles together. Most of our puzzles cover our kitchen table and contain 1000 pieces. Sometimes, we can… read more

God’s people are called to live in the balance of both truth and love. When truth is abandoned, love becomes nothing more than… read more

Exodus 3:7 tells us God heard the cries of His people. He knew they were suffering in exile. Yet their promised deliverance lingered, and because… read more

"We take the slow approach. We, number one, want to be lovingly available. We want to build relationships." That's how Scott Murphy… read more

Joseph spent years confined to an Egyptian dungeon. While he had done nothing to deserve imprisonment, God knew that Joseph’s faith needed to… read more