This weekly posting on the website will include everything from interesting reader testimonials to provocative comments or musings from our readers or directly from me. Just one example of many direct emails from Keith Zafren. Thank you for sharing and I am so glad that this website is touching lives.

In a poem submitted by reader Bob Gotti entitled “Christ was born for us” we are reminded of the true underlying meaning of Christmas.

The tragedy & suffering of Newtown can cause us to question God. I don’t have answers – I just know we need God more than ever. This touching poem from Cameo Smith suggests a hopeful outcome.

Click here to read this incredible life-changing story of a near death experience submitted by reader Lewis Griggs.

More great feedback from our readers, thank you all for continuing to share your stories and comments.

Every life is a unique journey. And As I read through the hundreds of emails from the visitors to this site, I am reminded of the diversity and uniqueness of our individual journey’s and experiences, and yet I also marvel at the similarities of the human issues we all face.

Click here to read a message from Fred with a website and ministry update and an urgent prayer request.

Has someone in your congregation overcome the greatest challenge of his or her life through the grace of God? Was that person’s deliverance from hardship so profound that he or she felt compelled to share His grace with others facing a similar challenge?

True faith is facing our struggles with the calm certainty that God will provide what we need most in our times of duress. And when we make it through the storm to the other side, we are stronger and wiser. And that is a glorious testimony for God.

I believe God blesses us richly in the sanctity of marriage and in the relationships within our families. At the same time He blesses us, God also entrusts us with enormous responsibilities to support our families and to raise, develop, and spiritually nourish our children. I have collected many of these stories for reflection and deepening connections within our families. Here are a few stories to get you started thinking about your own role.