In a previous blog post, Freedom from Despair, I shared how we can fall into despair if we expect to have a fair life. Sadly, life is not fair. For families of inmates, we expect our loved ones to receive a fair trial, and when that does not happen, it has the potential to lead us into despair. In Acts 16, when Paul and Silas were wrongfully convicted and thrown into prison, how did they respond? Paul and Silas did…
How many of you attended a Billy Graham Crusade? Or watched him on TV? Billy Graham was a household name for most people in the U.S. and perhaps even around the world. This past week as I watched the tributes and memorials, I have prayed that all the television tributes, all the news articles, and all the social media links that have shared about Billy Graham’s life draw in another harvest of souls for the Kingdom of God. I agree…
When circumstances look the darkest, don’t give up! There’s a cliché that says, “winners never quit and quitters never win.” If you want to win, continue to fight the good fight of faith. Six years ago, when we received the news that our son was arrested in connection with a tragedy, we went into shock. Yet, even in the state of shock, we grabbed hold of the truths of God’s Word and His promises for our family. When we recently…