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Life’s Turning Points

Weathered wooden sailboat with raised, tattered sail crosses a calm lake as two robed figures wait on shore, backed by barren mountains.

That day, as always, a large crowd gathered around the young rabbi, who was new on the scene. Amazed at His wonderful teachings, the crowd sought Him out wherever He went. And now that news of His miracles had spread, the people pressed on Him even more, almost backing Him into the Sea of Galilee. So Jesus boardedContinueContinue reading “Life’s Turning Points”

Lessons on Surrender from Mount Moriah

Silhouetted woman stands in a calm lake at sunset, arms outstretched, with a dark pine forest and pink clouds reflected in the water.

Moriah means “chosen by God” and it was a holy place that was special to Him. God had his temple built there. He also sent King David there to offer sacrifices after David sinned by taking a census (1 Chronicles 21). Counting the people seemed like a minor offense, but David did it out of pride.ContinueContinue reading “Lessons on Surrender from Mount Moriah”

CT Studd and God’s Reputation

A woman in a gray sweater holds a glowing sparkler toward the camera, its golden sparks brightening the dim scene with an illuminating light.

As a young man, missionary Charles Thomas Studd (1860-1931) had it all. A famous cricket champion during his days at Eton and Cambridge, fame and success were his. But after the death of his older brother George, he began to question it all. “What is all the fame and flattery worth,” he wondered, “when a man hasContinueContinue reading “CT Studd and God’s Reputation”