Even 1,500 years ago, John Chrysostom had a lot of questions about the star…
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The Magi as Zoroastrians
Desmond Tutu’s life was a winding path of obstacles, opportunities, blessings, determination, and surprises.
Generational Feuds: The Frosts & The Coates
The Frosts and the Coates started a feud with one another because they fought on different sides of the Civil War. The war ended, but their feud didn’t. It became a curse.
Forgiving the Unforgivable: Mark Stroman & Rais Bhuiyan
Even after suffering a hate crime, Rais Bhuiyan was determined to forgive the shooter and care for his family.
What if They Move Away Without Me?
When I was a baby, I was convinced that my parents were going to leave me behind when we moved away.
Missionaries to China Trying a Different Approach: Michele Ruggieri & Matteo Ricci
16th century missionaries to China Ruggieri & Ricci learned Chinese, wore Chinese robes, and did not insist that western cultural values were a part of learning the Gospel.
If No One Spoke Up, Would You?: Solomon Asch
When everyone else answers wrong to a really obvious question, one study showed that 75% of people will go along with them at least once.
The Reformation’s African Ties: Abba Mika’el & Martin Luther
Martin Luther was thrilled to find theological connections with Abba Mika’el – a deacon from Ethiopia. They saw unity in their Christian faith looking backwards and forwards.
Making this Car Big Enough for the Two of Us
If you take a six week long road trip with someone you don’t know too well, you better figure out how to get along fast.
Holding on to Faith after Katrina
While doing post-Katrina clean-up, I saw a church sign that said “Jesus walked on water.”