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Wake-Up Call
Janet sat midway back at church, refusing to close her eyes. How embarrassing it would be if she drifted off and began to snore. The problem?
Egg Hunt
We need help. Most people know that and aren’t embarrassed in asking for it, especially from a spouse. “Remind me,” the wife said.
Baptism
“You need to be baptized,” the preacher said. Janice wasn’t so sure. What was the big deal about being dunked in water?
What Is Effective Evangelism?
When I began writing twenty years ago, one of my favorite tasks was telling captivating stories about the life of Christ.
The Great Plan
Twelve spies went into the land God had promised, but they didn’t all have the same report when they returned.
Holiness
I collect “daffynitions” because I enjoy their humor. They remind me of the time when I was a kid seeing a door sign that said “office.” As I sounded out the word in my…
Great Expectations
In a country church in the 1950s, the preacher invited people to share their testimonies. Most of them recited the same words they gave the week before.
Suzanne’s Fear
Suzanne knew how paralyzing fear could be. Each time she was asked to speak, her heart raced and her mind went blank.
Satisfying Hunger
Jack bought six donuts and two apple fritters. Only the empty sack made it to the office.
Blind Faith
What is the greatest problem we have? That’s easy—the identification of our greatest problem.
Something New Under the Sun
For more than thirty years, Zechariah made his twice-yearly journey to the Temple to fulfill his priestly duties.
Walk with the Lord
After the disciples saw a rich man walk away, unwilling to sacrifice his riches to follow Jesus (Mark 10:17–22), Peter asked what their reward would be for leaving…