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Faith Like a Child, Part 2

April 16th, 200912:33 PM ET

By David Sanford

Even as a grown-up, Jesus loved to be with children. Have you ever noticed that some grown-ups love to be around kids, and some people don't? Jesus loved to be with children. During his three and a half years of ministry as an adult, we see Jesus giving an amazing amount of priority to ministry to children. Jesus talks with children, something onl...
The Most Important Prayer Request that God Never Granted

April 08th, 200909:00 AM ET

By Ed Cyzewski

Jesus knew he would be lifted up for the salvation of all people. He spoke of rising from the dead, even if he first passed through terrible suffering. Nevertheless, he still asked God the Father if there may be another way forward, if he could let the coming terrible hours pass. As Jesus affirmed God's power to do everything, he still yielded him...
When will our faith shine through?

April 06th, 200904:18 PM ET

By Rich Rollins

Several years ago, a pastor friend while visiting Cairo, Egypt, entered a mosque and joined a seated group of men. He sat in quiet meditation for nearly an hour before the man next to him turned and asked if he was a follower of Mohammad. "No, I am a follower of Jesus," he said. The man smiled and welcomed him to their mosque. Since that time, t...
Stopping America's Greatest Epidemic

April 04th, 200905:37 PM ET

By David Sanford

"My dear friends, if you know people who have wandered away from God's truth, don't write them off. Go after them. Get them back and you will have rescued precious lives from destruction and prevented an epidemic of wandering away from God" (James 5:19-20, Message). Let's Go After the Millions Who Have Lost Their Faith Q. How can I hel...
Faith: The Moment of Surrender

March 29th, 200910:08 PM ET

By Ed Cyzewski

My Mom and grandmother always made sure I had a fantastic lunch every day in elementary school. Roast beef, turkey, peanut butter and jelly, and even leftover meatloaf were all regulars in my lunch bag. Sometimes a friend at my table forgot his lunch and if his family didn't drop it off, our teachers would cajole us to share with him. My family al...