For those in political life, Washington D.C. represents the apex of power. Some come to it with a well-planned strategy, connections, and all too often, ruthlessness. Chuck Colson, the founder of Prison Fellowship, was one such individual. However, God had His own plan. A redemptive one. Like Saul, Colson’s cause was misguided and served his…
Month: December 2014
Follow in Faith
When was the last time you knew God was asking you to accept a challenge and your initial reaction wasn’t apprehension? Even when we’re sure the prompting comes from God, not a human source, we may wonder, “How can I possibly?” Though we’d done years of ministry, when this new call came to my husband…
Miracle Birth
With all the medical advances at our disposal in modern society, it’s easy to lose sight of giving birth as a miracle of life. Women do it every day–in hospitals aided by starched personnel or squatting i n a hut in some forgotten Third-World country. Births are common occurrences Yet, when my husband and I were…
Return…and I’ll Return to You
Have you ever been treated with contempt when you thought you were being gracious? Your heart was right, and the act sacrificial, but those on the receiving end didn’t welcome the gesture. In fact, you were met with hostility. When this happens, depending on the parties involved, the sting can be lethal. “How could they…