Tag: Christianity

  • Turning to God in Times of Crisis

    Turning to God in Times of Crisis

    A couple from our church has a two-year old son. One day last week, the little one came down with a awful cough and started running a fever. His mother gave him some over-the-counter medicine and put him down for a nap, then called the doctor’s office to make an appointment. When the kid awoke,…

  • Eyes on the Prize!

    Eyes on the Prize!

    Back when I did long distance running, I had a gung-ho training partner named Lowe. My buddy had a favorite saying. Half-way through a long run, he’d look over with a huge grin and say, “More miles, more smiles!” He was right. There’s something special about hitting the road before dawn and running toward the…

  • Paws and Reflect (12): Say Thank You!

    Paws and Reflect (12): Say Thank You!

    The adventures of a dog who followed Jesus.

  • Little Lamb, Big Herd | Short Story

    Little Lamb, Big Herd | Short Story

    He arrived unexpected, one summer day on the Rocky Mountain ranch. The owner was watching her herd of Highland cattle, grazing contently in the pasture, when a commotion caught her attention: two cream colored calves were butting heads. This wasn’t uncommon, but what happened next was a surprise. A couple of mama cows charged in…

  • The Clear Path

    The Clear Path

    James and I were devout Christians who lived sheltered lives. Coming to university in the big city, we both felt like fish out of water. One day after class, we tried to make sense of the alternative lifestyles that many of our fellow fine arts majors led. To them, right and wrong were not black…

  • The Struggle of Love vs. Distraction

    The Struggle of Love vs. Distraction

    The teenage couple walked hand-in-hand, crossing a stone bridge over a rainswelled creek. The heartwarming scene brought back memories of my own first love. Yet, as I drove past, I did a double take. In his other hand, the young man held a cell phone; he was staring at it, not the girl–scrolling away. The…