Several years ago, an agricultural scientist was searching for a way to eliminate the destructive horn beetle without destroying other beneficial insects. The horn beetle has long antennae, which it uses for navigation. The scientist was scraping one of these antennae when he discovered that its remarkable sense of direction was built-in radar that he…
“The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us, (and we beheld His glory as of the only begotten of the Father), full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). Have you ever wondered why Jesus left heaven to live in this world as a man? Why does the Bible call Jesus the Word? Of all…
The great English poet Alexander Pope (1688-1744) told us, “to err is human, to forgive divine.” The art of forgiving is probably one of the most challenging principles to learn and apply. Yet, it is the one principle that will bring the most peace if we’re willing to do it. Forgiving others is an art….
What is the only thing you can take to Heaven? People. People matter to God. That is why he made man. He wants relationships with people who know Him and love Him for who He is. Every verse, every passage, and every story in Scripture teaches us how to relate to one another and God….
It happened just after dawn. The sun had been up for less than an hour. I woke up early that morning because I had to be at work before seven. Traffic was impossible on Fridays, so I always allowed myself plenty of time. Who would have believed then how little that would have mattered? I…
My Dear Wormwood, I am pleased to see that you have successfully persuaded your patient to participate in this new financial scheme. Convincing him that he can multiply his small investment tenfold was brilliant. Everyone knows it’s a risky business, yet the fool sees nothing but what he wants. Do not fail to remind him…
“It’s nice to meet you, Sarah.” Steve Archer smiled as he squeezed her hand. “I’ve looked forward to meeting you, too. Mark has told me so much about you.” Mark has worked for Archer Investments for over a year, and this is the first time she met his boss. “What do you do, dear?” Always…
The Art Center is having a contest,” Sue Rhine nervously bit her lip, handing Larry the crumpled flyer. “They’re looking for a painting of the ‘Essence of Peace’. First place is $10,000.” As he tightened his jaw, Larry slowly hissed through clenched teeth, “That’s stupid; how can you paint peace?” He had been in a…
Rachel froze as she faced the door. Her delicate features hardened with the strain of the past two years. Her tiny, soft hands were calloused from harsh living conditions and her struggle to survive. “They just arrested the Weinsteins.” Fear had contorted her face almost beyond recognition. “Oh God, why? Why are they doing this…
