Rescuing the Man Who’s After You: Dirk Willems
Even though he was persecuted for his Anabaptist faith, Dirk Willems still saved the guard who was chasing him.
Seven Sleepers of Ephesus
A church legend about seven sleepers who sleep for generations and awake undecayed, unchanged – a revelation about bodily resurrection!
Temple Tax: Context
The Temple tax was voluntary, an expression of faith and belonging – not part of a domination system.
Yosef, a Gentile, and the Sabbath: A Parable from the Talmud
When you honor the Sabbath with the best of what you have, the Sabbath will bless you abundantly.
The 5 Second Rule, But For Words
A house rule that lets you take back what you said within five seconds of saying it
Despite the Rain, I Will Build this Fire
I worked intently to cook a meal for my campers so that they could eat only to find that a back-up dinner was on its way. Was there a point to that work?
Never Too Late to Serve: Barbara E. Joe
Barbara E. Joe dreamed of joining the Peace Corps, but raising kids and facing tragedy kept her from going. Nevertheless, she joined when she was 62.
Seeing a Miracle, Guarding the Sacred: Corentin
A saint is fed by a magic fish, but when the king’s cook tries to steal it, the fish suffers.
How do We Praise & Pray?: Teresa of Ávila
Teresa of Ávila teaches us about prayer by using the metaphor of watering a garden.
How Christmas is Celebrated Around the World
Find out some of the ways that Christmas is celebrated in Mexico, Malta, the Congo, and India.