It was a fresh, spring morning in the German countryside. A young boy, dressed in his Sunday clothes, dawdled along as he made his way down the… Read more “Sing a Little Louder – The Subtle Conquest of Indifference”
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Things Too Heavy – Casting Cares On The One Who Cares For Us
Part two in a series of advice Casper ten Boom gave his little girl. It was like flipping through the pages of a book. People, animals, and… Read more “Things Too Heavy – Casting Cares On The One Who Cares For Us”
When Taking the Train – Living in the Present, Trusting in God’s Provision
Part one in a series of advice Casper ten Boom gave his little girl. Corrie pulled the covers right up to her chin. She tossed and turned… Read more “When Taking the Train – Living in the Present, Trusting in God’s Provision”
Watch His Face – Where the Christian Looks in Troubled Times
The bus was just four yards away. They were so close! But between them and the vehicle stood a chain link fence topped with a coil of… Read more “Watch His Face – Where the Christian Looks in Troubled Times”
What Did You Do About It? – The True Story of Hans Scholl and The White Rose
This article was originally published on the Rebelution. The train stopped, but no one stirred. Hans stared out the window. Amidst the dirt and rocks, a few… Read more “What Did You Do About It? – The True Story of Hans Scholl and The White Rose”
Not Forsaken – How to Pray When God Feels Absent
Guest post by Katie Stone. This article was originally published on Katie’s blog, Girl of Joy. She was a POW in a Japanese prison, suspected of being… Read more “Not Forsaken – How to Pray When God Feels Absent”
The Persistence of Desmond Doss – A Man Who Saved His Regiment Without a Gun
Part two in a series on persistence. His position on the edge of the cliff was completely exposed to enemy fire. His rope-burned hands were bleeding now,… Read more “The Persistence of Desmond Doss – A Man Who Saved His Regiment Without a Gun”
The Tragedy of The Unborn – Don’t Forget to Cry
This article was originally published on the Rebelution. They had never sobbed so hard. Several had even thrown up. They couldn’t help it, so great was their… Read more “The Tragedy of The Unborn – Don’t Forget to Cry”
Even the Fleas – The Power of Giving Thanks in All Circumstances
Guest post by Kaitlyn Donihue. This article was originally published on Kaitlyn’s blog, Simply Devoted. When we hear the word thanksgiving, many of us tend to think… Read more “Even the Fleas – The Power of Giving Thanks in All Circumstances”
Set Free – Why Sophie Willingly Gave Up Her Life
The cell was cold and the grey, cement walls made it feel dark even though the sunlight was pouring in through the window. Sophie shivered and blew… Read more “Set Free – Why Sophie Willingly Gave Up Her Life”