Proof The Bible Is True

In this story from September 1989, popular actress Marla Gibbs shares how she came to understand that when it comes to faith, the first step can be the toughest—and the most rewarding.   In recent years I have had two very good roles on television: Florence, the wisecracking maid on the series The Jeffersons, and Mary, the mother who holds things together on 227. But 17 years ago, in 1972 when I was just getting started in theater work, I thought I’d never make it as an actress. For that matter, I couldn’t even hold my life together or afford a home of my [More]

“This hurricane occurred in 2018.” Admin   Millions of people are preparing for Hurricane Florence, a hurricane heading toward the east coast. Expected to hit the Carolinas on Thursday, Florence has been called “extremely dangerous” by the National Hurricane Center and has already caused 1.5 million people to evacuate in North and South Carolina.   With a storm of this magnitude, there’s always fear and uncertainty. Even those not directly affected are worried about family, friends, and loved ones in the storm’s path.   These have been anxious and frightening days for many.   We know that in times of fear, anxiety, and uncertainty, [More]

04/01/24   In this story from January 1996, actress and television personality Kathie Lee Gifford discusses the role that faith plays in her life and career.   Our neighbors in Connecticut must think we’re a bunch of nuts. In the morning when two-year-old Cassidy comes up to me saying, “Hosanna, Mommy, hosanna,” I say, “Okay.” And out we traipse onto our deck where we march around singing, “This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it! Hosanna! Hosanna!” I’m sure people all the way in New Jersey hear us.   But I don’t [More]

03/14/24   There’s never been a better time to use Scripture, prayer and positivity to fight fear and choose faith. To help you find peace in the midst of this panic, we rounded up our best articles on fighting fear: Faith Cancels Out Fear Struggling to choose faith over fear? Check out these four tips from Guideposts founder and the father of positive thinking, Norman Vincent Peale. 10 Ways to Pray Away Fear “No matter how often we hear it, there are still occasions when our hearts quail and quake with fear,” writes Guideposts blogger Bob Hostetler. “There is no better time to turn to [More]

03/11/24 “To read more of Michael’s great blog posts click here” Admin Whether you’ve heard it said that repetition is the mother of learning, retention, or skill, it’s valuable and beneficial to repeat certain truths until they become ingrained. It’s the reason for basic training when someone goes into the army or why, as an aspiring chef, you spend endless hours learning to chop all manner of vegetables. You may not be quick on the draw or fluid loading and unloading on your first day, but three months in, it’s all muscle memory, and you surprise yourself at how quick [More]

03/11/24   As millions of Americans prepare for the beginning of Spring and all that comes with it, many are gearing up for one of the biggest Christian holidays on the calendar. Easter brings about fun family activities like egg rolls, Easter egg hunts, and copious amounts of chocolate candy.   For the more devout households, it is a time to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, with even those Christians who don’t attend church regularly donning their newest Easter outfits to make their way to a local place of worship to celebrate the culmination of the Holy Week. However, [More]

02/20/24 Pastor Mark Batterson is no stranger to dispensing life advice; after all, Win the Day is his 20th published book. The best-selling author of the blockbusters Chase the Lion and The Circle Maker, which have sold millions of copies, believes writing is one of the best ways for him to communicate. “I want to help people tap their God-given potential” he says. “Your potential is God’s gift to you, what you do with it is your gift back to God.” Batterson, the founder and lead pastor of National Community Church, which has several campuses throughout the Washington D.C. region, says that his newest book seems to be resonating with [More]

02/13/24   Never in the history of the United States have so many people been so confused and misled about Jesus. Some claim He never lived. Many believe He never rose from the dead. And more than 60% of Americans now either claim Jesus was not God or are unsure about His nature.   Children in an increasingly disbelieving world want to know (and desperately need to know) why they should believe in Jesus. The billions of non-Christians in the world (including friends, classmates, and neighbors whom we have an opportunity to invite to VBS) have every right to ask, [More]

02/13/24 “Sid gives his powerful testimony!” Admin Did you know that our network—Middle East Television (METV)—has the exclusive rights to broadcast the NFL AND the Super Bowl? Well, I’ve just pre-empted the halftime show with a 20 minute evangelistic outreach! I want YOU to see it too!

02/07/24   “Here’s someone you can root for without hesitation.” Admin   There’s a depth to Brock Purdy.   Having gone from the final pick in the 2021 NFL draft to third string quarterback for San Francisco to leading the 49ers into Super Bowl LVIII, there’s a maturity that exudes from the 24-year-old former Iowa State standout.   It stems from his faith in Christ.   And that includes his recognition of the platform he now occupies in his fast ascent to the pinnacle of professional football success.   “This is who God has called me to be, and I’ve [More]

02/06/24 “If you’ll be sending your kid(s) off to camp later this year be sure to find out what the housing policy is before sending them.” Admin A YMCA camp’s full throttle acceleration into “wokeness” has prompted a warning from a local publication to parents.   “Heads up, parents!” suggests the Connecticut Sentinal regarding the Camp Hazen facility in Chester, after its announcement it is adding “all gender” cabins.   “Sleep-away camp is diving even deeper into the culture wars this summer, so you better make sure you read all of the fine print before you sign up your children for overnight [More]

02/06/24 Some people love a good workout. They love to exercise, and they love releasing endorphins. I’m not one of those people. I wish I were, but I hate to exercise. Still, I work out because I know it helps me. Maybe a doctor recently told you that you needed to exercise a little bit more. So, maybe you get on a treadmill and start lifting some weights. You start working out diligently. And you know that you’ve reached your fitness goals when you’re strong enough to pick up your exercise equipment and throw it out the window. The fact [More]

02/04/24 “Copied this from an email I received. Some very good advice.” Admin Since by His mercy He gives us still a little time, let us begin in earnest, let us. repair the lost time, let us return with a full assurance to that FATHER of mercies, Who is always ready to receive us affectionately. — Brother Lawrence A remnant of God’s people had dragged themselves all the way across the desert from Babylon to Jerusalem. As they stood in the ruins of the destroyed temple amid rubble and weeds, God promised, “From this day on I will bless you” [More]

01/21/24 “Sometimes a spiritual break in our daily often stress filled routine is just what we need.” Admin   A few years ago, my friend Karen called on a gray, December afternoon. “I’d like to bring your Christmas gift over later, okay?”   I thought through the afternoon’s events and felt pressure in my chest. There was an evening Christmas concert, and the boys’ dress pants were a jumble on their closet floor. There’d be ironing and a battle to get everyone into dark socks.   There were two dozen cookies to bake for after-concert treats. We had afternoon studies, [More]

01/21/24   As the new year begins, I’ve decided I need some revolutions for this fresh New Year. No, that wasn’t a typo. I don’t do resolutions—mostly because I’m so good at breaking them. But in thinking about what I’d like to achieve for God this year, I want some things that will revolutionize my life.   I want to live more like Him and less like me. Jesus never fails and He never changes. He never lets anyone down or hurts those He loves. He’s always faithful, always keeps His word, and He loves us even when we mess up. [More]

01/14/24   Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. (Psalm 119:105, NIV)   Recently, I’ve noticed that handwritten letters are back en vogue via a trend called, “Open When…” envelopes. The premise is this: you write letters for various occasions such as “Open When You’re Feeling Sad,” “Open When You’re Missing Me,” “Open When You Need Encouragement,” “Open When You’re Mad at Me,” “Open When You Need to Know How Awesome You Are,” “Open When You Can’t Sleep” etc.   And in each envelope is a handwritten note featuring inside jokes, shared memories, favorite quotes and other [More]

01/13/24 “Powerful testimony!” Admin In the early part of my acting career, I thought that if I could become a star, it would fill the emptiness I felt in my heart—but it did not.   There were other goals that I set for myself—money, security, cars and houses—but each time a goal was achieved, I would say, “There must be something more.” And on to the next target.   More money changed nothing. Pretty, young actresses were momentary distractions. But nothing could ward off the depressions I fell into, sometimes for months at a time. A new picture or play [More]

01/13/24   An afternoon in the park with my family caused me to wonder what it would be like to hear God’s voice with my own ears.   It was the second day of our Michigan vacation and there was rain. Not serious rain, but a half-hearted drizzle. A day on the pontoon wasn’t going to happen, so my husband Lonny and our 5 boys decided to rent kayaks at a nearby park. I chose to spend the afternoon on the dock with a book.   “Call us in at four,” Lonny said. “We need to get the kayaks back on [More]

01/03/24 Two Assembly of God missionaries are sharing multiple firsthand testimonies of Muslims coming to the Christian faith after encountering Jesus Christ in their dreams. James Bradford, the lead pastor at Central Assembly in Springfield, Missouri, and missionary Dick Brogden told Assemblies of God News that God is answering the prayers of Christians who are praying for Muslims. They admit any Islamic country is a dangerous place for a Christian and there are few opportunities for open evangelism. But they report Muslims are meeting Jesus in their dreams and converting to Christianity at an alarming rate. “I would even say it’s the [More]

01/02/24   I love it when God shows up at unexpected times. I had one of those God-moments recently on a trip my husband and I made to visit our son, daughter-in-law, and grandson.   They live on the Gulf Coast of Florida, so visits to them mean lazy days at the beach, enjoying God’s handiwork in the form of powder white sand and turquoise and green water that’s so clear you can see to the bottom. It looks like a postcard as colorful sailboats drift past.   On some of our trips we take a boat and head over [More]

12/24/23 A wild ride through outer and inner space in search of the Savior of mankind Decades ago as a young person, I liked to visit the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., where one exhibit featured a nine-minute film that played continuously in a loop. I would stand there, in awe, watching it over and over again.   Narrated by MIT physics professor Philip Morrison, the short movie takes viewers on a virtual high-speed voyage into outer space, zooming away from earth another order of magnitude (10 times farther) every 10 seconds, thus traversing through our solar [More]

12/24/23 Retired wrestling star Hulk Hogan shared some good news with the world Wednesday. The 70-year-old, whose real name is Terry Bollea, announced on social media that he had been baptized at Indian Rocks Baptist Church in Largo, Florida. The accompanying video showed a pastor lowering the celebrity — who wore all white, including T-shirt, pants and his trademark head scarf, as well as a large silver cross — into the water. After Hogan was raised upright, he wrapped the pastor in a bear hug in his still-imposing, muscular arms — the same arms that slammed many an opponent violently to the mat [More]

12/20/23   What souvenirs do you bring back from vacation?   I like to stuff my suitcase with sweets from whatever place I’ve visited–who could say no to coconut-peanut butter from Maui or milk chocolates from Brussels!   But, recently, I’ve started doing something else. If I see a church while on vacation, I go in and pray, for both the people I’m vacationing with and those back home. In fact, one of my nicest memories from my recent trip to Hawaii was stumbling upon a beautiful church in L?hain?. Prayer surrounded by palm trees? Sign me up!   I’m sure I’m [More]

12/07/23   “What a joy it is to know that we have been chosen by God to be part of His eternal family and this is available to anyone who will receive Jesus as Lord and Savior.” Admin   People fascinate me. I think that’s one of the gifts God gave me for my writing. I love to sit and watch them. No two are the same (unless it’s a set of identical twins dressed in matching outfits).   I sat in an airport for many hours awhile back due to six flight delays. The concourse was busy, providing an [More]

12/02/23   Paris, France, 1662. A great man had died, one of the greatest mathematicians and scientists of his age, and his servant was going through his clothes one last time. Folding a doublet, he felt something in the lining. It made a crinkling sound, like paper.   He snipped a seam and removed a piece of parchment. Wrapped inside was a faded scrap of paper with notes scrawled on it. The servant recognized the handwriting. His master had written thousands of pages on arcane topics. But these two pieces of paper held an answer to a greater question, the [More]

11/28/23   Rainbows have always meant a lot to our family. On the day that my sweet father went to heaven, we left the rehabilitation center where Daddy had died, and as we headed home, a double rainbow stretched over the highway between Decatur and Fort Worth, Texas.   It was as if God was saying, “I’ve got your Daddy, and this is your promise that you’ll see him again someday.”   Just as I was processing the beautiful display of God’s promise to me, Allyson, who was only 9 at the time, said, “God put two rainbows in the [More]

11/23/23   Often times I find myself writing about something and then stating that I’ve looked into matters like this in the past and this is another one of those times. I am deeply passionate about studying the afterlife, consciousness, and our being. Some have argued that our brain is what makes us who we are and that consciousness derives from our brains.   Well, Jacob Phillips proves otherwise. Phillips was actually born without a brain. When he was born, he had hydrocephalus, and his head was filled with fluid. He only had part of a skull that was formed [More]