Our life’s journey is sharply defined by the collection of people we encounter—especially those we ultimately consider close friends, who reflect God’s love through their loyal, supportive, and enduring friendship. Unfortunately, in today’s fast-paced mobile society we often change jobs, relocate, and lose touch with those dearest to us. After more than twenty-five years of separation from my friend Warren, God brought us back together in a way that positively impacted both of our lives.
Read MoreRead this story which helped heal my grief over a friend I thought had been lost in vain and also renewed my faith in a living God who performs miracles around the globe for all people.
Read MoreI firmly believe that each of us brings with us into this life skills and talents that combine to create personal greatness. Parents and teachers are uniquely positioned to encourage and nurture young people in discovering their greatness, something of which I was powerfully reminded as I was trying to decide what passions to pursue in my retirement years. It was another example of God preparing me for the impact I would have in the years ahead.
Read MoreRead this 3-part story of God’s intervention in one of the worst decisions and biggest mistakes I made during my early career as a mathematics teacher.
Read MoreWhen I was a young teenager, my father and I took a routine trip to the store that could have resulted in a tragic loss that would have negatively impacted the rest of my life. How grateful I am that in this case God intervened.
Read MoreLearn how God influenced my career through a colleague’s words and the impact they would have on me, both then and throughout my career.
Read MoreIt’s very easy to be critical of the behavior of others, particularly those in high-ranking government positions. In a White House meeting with then-President Bill Clinton, I learned several lessons in leadership and management—but more importantly, I learned additional lessons.
Read MoreIn this miracle season, here is a story about my beloved mother and the real power of prayer and the love of a living God.
Read MoreIn the spirit of the season, here is a story about the gratitude of strong parents. Though God doesn’t always intervene to prevent accidental deaths, even among faithful believers, click here to read an important lesson.
Read MoreMuch of my spiritual growth, and most of the important messages and revelations I’ve received from God have come through family experiences and interactions.
Read MoreWe often spend too much time trying to understand the apparent conflicts between science and religion and not enough time marveling at God’s creation. It wasn’t until I had experiences observing and trekking gorillas that I realized how God is consistently revealed through the miracle of creation.
Read MoreA memorable trip full of amusing shared experiences with my children ultimately led to a spiritual testimony to a far broader audience.
Read MoreGod is often revealed in our family relationships. Today’s story is about how God touched me, my family and thousands of others through a family tradition I began when my children were very young.
Read MoreThis week’s story is about how God intervened to protect me from embarrassment during a luncheon with President Gerald Ford.
Read MoreThis story is a lesson in avoiding pride and the pursuit of personal gain.
Read MoreThis story demonstrates how our unselfish volunteer efforts can unknowingly impact thousands of lives.
Read MoreThis story reveals God’s love and compassion during an uncomfortable encounter I had with astronaut Neil Armstrong.
Read MoreIt is difficult to comprehend the use of torture against captured enemies in an effort to secure classified information. Despite such atrocities, I maintain my faith and occasionally see glimpses of healing, propitiation, and forgiveness. During my divinely timed exchange with a true American military hero—Congressman Sam Johnson—God gave me just one such glimpse.
Read MoreChapter 1 revealed experiences in which I very tangibly felt God’s presence and influence. These were faith-stirring experiences that will be etched in my memory forever, serving as a constant reminder of when and how my faith was originally established and later fortified.
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