Have you noticed that the higher our expectations, the greater our disappointment when they are not met? Whether our unrealistic expectations are… read more
I wish I could step into a time machine and journey back to that day when young Mary, a girl probably no older than fourteen years old, walked the… read more
We see a great Old Testament example of persisting in prayer in the three chapters of the book of Habakkuk. Historical clues within the book of… read more
In the book of Jonah, we meet an ordinary man from Bible times, a plain old Joe named Jonah. He was hardly a hero of the Bible. He was, in fact, more… read more
As we close out our study on the effective prayers of Daniel, we learn about the importance of knowing God’s Word and consistently responding… read more
I am writing this ongoing blog series on Reflections to encourage Christians to read more vigorously and enrich their lives with Christian classics… read more
Kenneth R. SamplesScience and Faith Building Blocks
Deep in the Arabian Desert is a small fortress. It stands silently on the vast expanse of the ageless desert. Thomas Edward Lawrence, known as… read more
God responded to Hannah’s cry for a son, and she gave birth to Samuel. In keeping with the vow she had made to God, she gave the Lord her only… read more
Who are the Roma people? Quite possibly you would recognize them by another name – Gypsies. Eeva Vahasarja, the TWR Women of Hope coordinator… read more