By Michael Masterson “If you want to be a writer, you have to write.” I was sixteen years old when my father said those words to me. They were both kind and cruel. And I never forgot them. The first time I can remember wanting to be a writer was …

The Lesson of Easter from an Unlikely Child A True Story by Ida Mae Kempel Jeremy was born with a twisted body and a slow mind. At the age of 12 he was still in second grade, seemingly unable to learn. His teacher, Doris Miller, often became exasperated with him. …

A True Story by Debbie Orrico Grandma Lily was a very special woman with a fierce streak of independence that showed itself at an early age.  When she was just 16 years old, she eloped with a 28 year old man.  Although her family placed bets that this union would …

— Author unknown The Christians who upstaged their Atheist Russian Leader You probably do not remember the name Nikolai Ivanovich Bukharin, nor should you.  But during his day he was as powerful a man as there was on earth. As Russian Communist leader he took part in the Bolshevik Revolution …

By Pastor John W. WattsFirst Protestant Community Church, Fort Lauderdale, FloridaFri., Mar. 25, 2005  Today is the day that most of Christianity celebrates or remembers in some way as “Good Friday.” It is the day we remember as the day when Jesus was nailed to that old rugged cross about …

Last April, on a Sunday, we took one of our “nowhere” drives. My husband was quietly driving a back road. I was occupied in the front passenger seat watching the scenery. I noticed out of the corner of my eye that my husband was straining to look out my window. …

This is a true, uplifting story by Russell Kelfer… not just for the Easter season. Edith Burns was a wonderful Christian who lived in San Antonio, Texas. She was the patient of doctor by the name of Will Phillips. Dr. Phillips was a gentle doctor who saw patients as people. …

— by Margaret Wideyke As pale streaks of coral openThe closed, dark, nighttime skies,Two women trudge the dusty roadThat leads to the place where He lies. Bring burial spices, they enter,Subdued by all that happened before.As they near the tomb they rememberThe rock that blocks the door. But when they …

A holy man was having a conversation with the Lord one day and said,“Lord, I would like to know what Heaven and Hell are like.” The Lord led the holy man to two doors. He opened one of the doors and the Holy man looked in. In the middle of …

It was Christmas Eve and the Lord looked down from above at all His children. It had been nearly two thousand years since the birth of His Son and turning to His youngest angel, the Lord said: “Go down to the earth and bring back to me the one thing …