I watch as my wife,
after having put up with our
screaming, hyper,
sugar-filled children
since early in the morning
sits down with them
before bed and reads to them,
filling their imaginations
with possibility and wonder.

In Obama’s first term, an evolving Christian faith and a more evangelical style Editor’s note: This is the last in a series about the faith lives of the presidential candidates, which includes a profile of Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney. By Dan Gilgoff, CNN.com Religion Editor President Obama’s prayers for a strong first debate may not have been […]

Increased persecution, the election of a Muslim Brotherhood president, the death of the Coptic Orthodox Church pope and thousands fleeing their homeland in fear of an uncertain future.  Followers of Jesus in Egypt have faced major challenges on their journey of faith in 2012. And Egypt is ranked No. 15 on the Open Doors World Watch List of […]

Perry Stone teaches from Israel.

Every now and again, I wake up in a bad mood, not wanting to face the day at all. I’m sure you have experienced the same thing in your life as well. I guess we all have those kinds of mornings. It is the human experience. I’ve noticed if I don’t quickly turn my attitude […]
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When I buy a new book, after I finish reading it
I don’t put it on a shelf or sell it on Amazon.
No, I take it to the Library.
I ask “Can you put this book into circulation?”
I hand her over, knowing that I’m not losing her.
No, I’m setting her free.
I’m giving her as a gift, allowing her pages to
minister to more literary ragamuffins just like me.
Occasionally, I’ll venture back and check her out –
just to see how she’s doing.
I’ll see her worn, creased pages, and her slightly torn cover, and smile.