I follow Todd Wilson's blog by email and today it contained the following letter that I knew I wanted to share with you. You can read more about Todd and his ministry to families at http://familymanweb.com/Todd, When I saw this letter (see below), it broke my heart and brought me to tears - literally. This is from … Continue reading A Strong Warning
The story of Herod vs. God is a fascinating study in man’s pride. Read about it in Acts 12, where Herod seized one of the apostles, James, and had him beheaded. One reason for Herod’s murderous action is revealed in the story: “When he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter … Continue reading Kill your pride before it destroys you
How many times have you wanted to do the right thing, but you did not do it? You thought about it. You even decided, “Yes, I will do this.” Then the thought fades, the desire dries up, and the next thing you know it is a week later and you remember the desire you had … Continue reading It’s all in the follow-through
Joseph Williams’ first trip to Haiti was in a diaper, as a 1-year-old. He was traveling with the New Directions, a ministry founded by his father, J.L. Williams, in 1968. The New Directions crossed the country as a multi-racial singing group in the late 1960s and early’ 70s and sang, “wherever they were welcome and … Continue reading Joseph Williams wants to feed the hunger
It was the spring of 2002, and Antioch was looking for a permanent place to meet. We had met in nine different locations for Sunday services, set up chairs and sound equipment for 15 years, and were ready to find a place we could call home. That’s when we saw the for-sale sign on the … Continue reading The Lord provides for His people
By J. Mark Fox Published: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 15:03 PM. “What do you know about your birth mom’s decision not to abort you?” the interviewer, Marvin Olasky asked. “Well, I know she made a really good choice,” Ryan replied. “I’m here, thank God. I strongly believe that someone had to have spoken life into … Continue reading When “one” is used to excuse millions
J. Mark Fox 