Patrick was born in Britain in the 4th century. At 16, he was captured by pirates and sold as a slave in Ireland, where he was made to serve as a shepherd. He escaped after six years. His time of captivity deepened his faith in Jesus Christ, and years later he felt God calling him …
The Power of Hope
“In this world you will encounter difficulty” (John 16:33b). Thousands of us who pass this redwood every day have watched it recover from the fires. At first it was so charred, I thought it might not make it. But before long, it will heal completely. It will always have a blackened ring inside it as …
Stronger and Stronger
Conspiracy of Love
Just a thought . . . Are there evil conspiracies in the world? Sure. As far as you can see from left to right, there’s no end of groups who want to control other groups. People of all backgrounds can be corrupted by a thirst for power, and become motivated by fear and hate, just …
Choose Your Reality Well
We all have to face our circumstances, but don't let anyone, including yourself, define your reality at their level. Facts may be facts (I say "may," because sometimes they're just someone’s interpretation of events), but if you allow them to dictate how you see the world, they’ll also determine how you view yourself, your relationships, …
Equip Your Spirit 