My 94-year-old dad taught me something surprising about aging: growing older doesn’t have to mean growing old.
He faced heart failure, physical pain and the realities of old age with a combination of realism, optimism and faith.
Three lessons from his life changed the way I think about aging.
They may change the way you think about it, too.
Continue Reading “3 Lessons About Aging I Learned From My 94-Year-Old Dad” Nick Vujicic was born with no arms and no legs.
Today, he fills stadiums, arenas, and convention centers around the world.
And he does it with a simple message.
God has a purpose for every life, even one born without arms and legs.
Continue Reading “The Psalm That Inspired Nick Vujicic, Bono, and Millions Worldwide” Did you ever think hope could vanish as meaning itself grows thin?
Across cultures and countries, many people sense it.
Life keeps moving, but fewer know why.
That’s why TV channels and streaming platforms replay epic stories again and again.
Stories like The Lord of the Rings.
Frodo Baggins and his companions live day and night in loss, pain, and darkness.
Tolkien enthusiasts adopted the catchphrase “Frodo Lives” to express hope in dark times.
For anyone in despair, three reminders can light up a dismal season.
Continue Reading “How to Hope in the Middle of Any Crisis” Would you still have hope if the greatest of all tragedies struck you down?
Katherine Wolf does even though, at age 26 to date (now 42), she has survived . . .
In spite of all this, she proclaims hope as she . . .
I heard her speak at a jam-packed Highland Park Presbyterian church service months ago. Her testimony has changed my life.
After reading her books and reflecting on what she says about hope, I see three proven relievers for overcoming despair.
Continue Reading “Hope: 3 Powerful Strategies to Conquer Life’s Toughest Obstacles” Everyone is hopeful to see the totality of a solar eclipse.
Reminds us of the sun’s immense power.
Power that is overwhelming yet uniquely toned down by our ocean.
Why is the sun’s power toned down?
Our seawater has an amazing filter that unexplainably accommodates living organisms.
How does this happen? Why does this happen?
Pause just a minute and allow three messages from the solar eclipse to rekindle your faith and hope.
Continue Reading “How a solar eclipse increases your hope and faith”