Tears trickled down Guy’s cheeks. His eyes were red from crying. Pulling his handkerchief from his hip pocket, Guy wiped the tears as he descended the stairs for breakfast. What is wrong with Guy? It is unusual for him to cry. He has experienced many heartaches in life, but he usually doesn’t cry, Lucy thought. […]

God is merciful and longsuffering, but that doesn’t mean He will tolerate man’s wickedness forever. Genesis 6:5 says, “The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.” God levied judgment upon mankind: He destroyed the earth with a great […]

Reality TV viewing has become an American pastime. Makeover shows are among the favorites. From beauty and fashion to health and fitness to homes and rooms, makeovers intrigue us. Many makeovers are done because of discontent. Vanity and pride compel a person to undergo procedures to make them more attractive. Other makeovers are done out […]

We had just gone to bed. It was late, dark, and quiet. Suddenly the ringing phone brought me to my feet. Not wanting the children to awaken, I hurried down the hall. Who would be calling so late at night? Did someone need help? Was there an emergency back home? “Hello.” Silence. “Hello,” I repeated. […]

Homecoming is where past and present are united to enjoy a time of reunion and celebration. Did you know that the Bible talks about a unique homecoming? This homecoming will be like no other before it. It will be a time of unbridled joy, plenty of feasting, never-ending peace, an innumerable crowd and this homecoming […]

A friend of mine was traveling on a train when five of the nine in the car began to play cards. They challenged others to play with them, but all declined. Seeing my friend watching, they turned to him and said, “You know how to play. Come, take a turn.” “I did know once, but […]

“Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life. Very truly I tell you, a time is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of […]

“The storm came quickly, racing with a white veil of water across a suddenly angry sea and tumbling the Pride of Baltimore onto its side. The ship’s demise was nearly as swift, taking barely a minute, and ending with a silent plunge of about a mile to the ocean floor” (Baltimore Evening Sun, May 20, 1986). The Pride was a “tall […]

On his 21st birthday Robert Halbert received a registered parcel containing a tissue-wrapped instrument he quickly recognized as a surgeon’s knife or scalpel. A student in medical school, planning to specialize in surgery, Robert was intrigued by the glistening knife, which, though not new, was handsomely designed. Enclosed with the instrument was a note from […]

A vessel had been sailing near the northeastern coast of South America, when, due in part to miscalculation and in part to accident, the ship’s crew had lost their bearings and did not know where they were. Soon after, they ran out of fresh water. Day after day they had drifted on under the scorching […]