The Wrong Obituary

Alfred Nobel, a Swedish chemist, made a fortune through the invention of dynamite. But his life was changed by a journalist’s mistake. When his brother died, the newspaper wrote the obituary for Alfred Nobel instead of his brother. Reading his own obituary,...

God Is Always There For Us

When I first heard Lecrae’s song Go Hard I felt more than major conviction. I felt fear. Am I really spreading the gospel, have I become ashamed of the very words that lead me to God? Have I been forsaking my savior? Am I not a Christian anymore? I went through...

Only One Priority

People often talk about priorities. Some of us have a few, others have too many to count. Those who study the history of language tell us that it is only in comparatively recent times that the word “priority” has been used in the plural. Centuries ago it...

Systems Need to be Grounded

When I was fifteen, I bought an old car for $50. I learned a lot working on that old Plymouth. I eventually got it running, but it wasn’t reliable. One day it just wouldn’t start even though the battery was charged, there was gas in the tank and everything...

Medicine that Lasts Forever

Medical treatments such as blood transfusions, pain killers, insulin or anti-depressants can bring immediate physical improvement. But unfortunately, the benefit is temporary. Sooner or later they wear off and must be repeated or the patient suffers again or even...