Street-smart and world-wise — but empty. by Tony Nelson as told to Terry Arries I nocked an arrow in my compound bow and shot Joey. Just before I released the arrow, he turned around in the doorway of my bedroom and saw me. “T, what are you doing?” he shouted. I answered softly, “Don’t…
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From Spiritualism to Salvation
Jesus is the answer to our deepest questions. by Candi Long as told to Muriel Larson When I was a freshman in college, an atheist lived on my floor in the dorm. What a shame, I thought. Somebody ought to tell her about God. I went to the girl’s room. “Terry, I heard you’re…
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What happens when you can’t get Jesus off your mind. by George Hara as told to Sylvia Grosh Two candles glowed in front of me, illuminating the fancy black-lacquered altar in our home. I grasped the rosary beads and twisted them mechanically into the prescribed figure eight. Dark pictures of my ancestors stared at…
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A peace officer finds peace. by Bill Holland as told to Muriel Larson The wails of two small children greeted my ears as I entered the trailer house. Trained as a criminal investigator to observe quickly, I took in the scene at a glance. It was not a pretty sight. The children’s mother sat…
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The inner peace only Jesus can give. by Candy Mayer as told to Muriel Larson “We’re going to take you to a psychiatrist,” my parents told me. “Maybe he can help you.” “But everyone will think I’m crazy,” I protested. “Well, we’ve got to do something, honey,” my dad said. “We’ve tried everything else.”…
Read moreFinding Love, Finding Jesus
Discovering the true meaning of love — and of life. by Susan J. Decuir The first time I saw him, he wandered into the sales department where I worked as a secretary. Who is this cute guy? I wondered. His rumpled shirt and disheveled hair gave off a devil-may-care attitude, though his smile was…
Read moreFilling the Void
Discovering that nothing satisfies like Jesus. by by Angela Dion Everything in my life appeared perfect. My husband and I had been happily married for five years. We had a beautiful baby boy and many friends. My job as a vocational counselor was highly prestigious and paid a decent salary. Outwardly, it looked as…
Read moreFighting Off Temptation
How to give the Devil the one-two punch. by J. Grant Swank, Jr. All of us are confronted with temptation. It is a “given” when part of a spiritually fallen world. The Devil is referred to in the Bible as the Prince of the Power of the Air. That means he is at work…
Read moreEscape From the Cult
Coming close to death in order to find real life. by Janis Hutchinson The cult leader burst through the door of the small room where I was being held prisoner. “Are you ready to repent?” he shouted. “Are you ready to admit you were worshipping at the altar of Baal?” I fell back on…
Read moreDecisions Determine Destinies
A wayward disciple’s bad choice seals his eternal fate. by J. Grant Swank, Jr. Our decisions determine our destinies — for earth and eternity.When Judas betrayed Jesus, he knew what he was doing; his choice was conscious and gradual. The Bible states that Judas “was betraying Him . . .” (John 18:2). This means…
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