Corrie Ten Boom experienced suffering and trials more horrific than most of us will likely ever face. Like most of you, Corrie grew up in a country that possessed freedom. She enjoyed an unusually close relationship with her father and siblings. They lived a dream life until the Nazis invaded Read more…
By Denver Bontrager Knowledge is common, but action is extraordinary. Why is this? Why is it so hard to bridge the gap between knowing and doing? In an age of media, the knowledge of truth is accessible at levels previously unimaginable; however, knowledge of truth alone is insufficient for a holy Read more…
Pride has felled many spiritual giants. It was pride that cast Satan out of heaven, as he boasted, “I will be like the most high.” Pride drove mankind to build the tower of Babel, and led to the judgment of the sinful Israelites in Judges who did “that which was right in Read more…
This article was originally completed as an assignment for my Communications course in “News Writing.” For the article, I interviewed Mr. Curtis Bowers, now my father-in-law. His fascinating life story reveals timeless lessons on creativity, excellence, and stewardship, and will be an inspiration to all aspiring entrepreneurs. “In America, you can do anything.” Read more…
Carrots and eggs reveal insightful glimpses into human nature. If you boil a carrot and an egg, the carrot will soften while the egg will harden. Likewise, two people can respond to similar trials in drastically different ways with drastically different implications for themselves, their families, their friends, and their eternal Read more…
Laughter is inherently Biblical. In fact, it is one of God’s attributes. According to Psalm 2:4, “He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh.” Psalm 37:13 says, “The Lord will laugh at him [the wicked], for He seeth that his day is coming.” My life has been filled with many Read more…
In the early days of the United States, foreign ambassadors held a weighty responsibility. They constituted a standard whereby other countries judged the United States and its government. As representatives of a fledging nation, these ambassadors would either reflect well or poorly on their country. For President John Quincy Adams, this Read more…
In the hustle and bustle of life, we often live more like accidental than intentional Christians. While simply hoping our lives will make a difference for Christ, we often fail to intentionally live as if glorifying Christ was our only reason for being on this earth. Though our culture has Read more…