Many of us have friends or family members for whom drug abuse has destroyed marriages, relationships with children, careers and physical health. Addiction to any substance or activity eventually becomes all-consuming and renders the person powerless over its influence. Many addicts are constantly in crisis mode.
Read MoreMy friend and colleague, John Flynn, recently reminded me of some memorable occasions on which I had the honor of meeting George H.W. Bush. I was sad to hear of Mr. Bush’s passing but grateful for all his contributions to our society during his 94 years on this Earth.
Read MoreThis story is an update to an earlier version that was published in my second book, Grace Revealed: Finding God’s Strength in Any Crisis. God has worked many miracles in Jess and Rob’s lives in the past two years.
Read MoreCeci was sexually abused as a child and was eventually able to begin healing with the help of her faith, family and music.
Read MoreGod often uses human relationships to guide our paths toward His intended purpose for our lives and to remind us to focus on what’s truly important. Here is my story, in recognition of International Friendship Day. It is from my first book, God Revealed: Revisit Your Past to Enrich Your Future.
Read MoreSexual abuse is one of the most common and damaging types of abuse a person can endure. Many organizations work tirelessly to prevent neglect and abuse and to treat the survivors. But there is one additional remedy that seems to work consistently—God’s grace.
Read MorePeople in happy marriages have been shown to live longer, have fewer strokes and heart attacks, have a lower chance of becoming depressed, be less likely to have advanced cancer at the time of diagnosis and more likely to survive cancer for a longer period of time, and survive a major operation. Learn how God and Joe’s Wife saved him.
Read MoreBecky lives in Alabama. She experienced a childhood accident that caused her many physical,
emotional and social difficulties for 30 years. But when she cried out to God, He poured His
grace onto her and healed her.
As we observe PTSD Awareness Month this June, let’s pray for the safety of the almost 200,000 U.S. troops who are currently deployed overseas in 177 countries and for the countless veterans and civilians right here on our soil who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Read MorePlease enjoy this wonderful "letter from Jesus to New Believers" divinely inspired and written by the senior minister (The Reverend Rebecca Mincieli) of the John Wesley United Methodist Church of Falmouth, MA. It was intended for the newly admitted confirmands at the church but applies equally to all of us.
Read MoreWhen Nate Hales was in his early 20s, he figured he would die an addict. He just couldn't shake his dependence on drugs...until he had a life-changing mountaintop experience in which God filled Nate with grace. Nate is now 43; he shares his inspirational story here.
Read MoreJoe Minarik, who is 62 years old, grew up in New Jersey. When he was 18, he and his friends met an angel who saved their lives. But after Joe’s beloved grandfather died, Joe lost faith in God. Through a miraculous event that can be explained only as divine intervention, Joe’s faith in God was restored. Not long after that, God saved Joe’s life again. It took three miracles to restore Joe’s faith in God forever.
Read MoreThis story reveals the agony that results when a person receives a legitimate prescription for painkillers and then becomes addicted to them. God's grace can help heal America's opioid crisis if we will just cry out to Him for help.
Read MoreThis story is about the sensitive and far too common issue of childhood sexual abuse. If you or someone you know needs help, the National Sexual Abuse Hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-656-4673
Read MoreIn my interview yesterday, I noted that I would share my 5 tips on achieving early career success. I hope you find them as valuable as my daughter did!
Read MoreThis story, inspired by the Nativity story, is an excerpt from the full text which may be found in Grace Revealed: Finding God's Strength in Any Crisis which may be purchased on Amazon.com.
Read MoreWe Are to Love Others Unconditionally as God Loves Us Unconditionally
Read MorePTSD affects an estimated 12 to 20 percent of non-injured veterans and 32 percent of veterans who have been in combat. It’s a debilitating illness that can result when a person lives through a traumatic event such as war.
Read MoreEvery day in America, approximately 91 people die of an opioid overdose. According to the Centers for Disease Control, from 2000 to 2015, more than half a million Americans died of drug overdoses, and opioids account for most of those deaths.
Read MoreAlicia is a 20-year-old college student who lives in Pennsylvania. She has had a hearing disability most of her life, and because she is different, she was bullied in school. The bullying caused her to have anxiety, be depressed and harm herself. God was the only one who could heal her suffering - and He did just that when she called out to Him.
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