Two months into her fourth pregnancy, Gianna Beretta Molla was diagnosed with a large uterine tumor. Doctors informed the thirty-eight-year-old woman that her best chance for recovery was to have surgery that would remove the tumor but also cause the death of her unborn child, either deliberately or as an unintended consequence. More »

The government official baptized by Philip in Acts 8: 38 returned home to Ethiopia. And then what? Did he spread the gospel? More »

The Gospel according to Mark is printed in every Christian Bible, but, even so, it has managed to remain (in many ways) like the pearl of great price buried in a field, waiting to be discovered and able to enrich spiritual treasure seekers with unexpected rewards. Those who would harvest this fortune must approach it with awareness, prayer, and determination. More »

Throughout the book of Acts, the message that persists is very simple: Whenever the Holy Spirit fell, people’s lives were changed. We see this in the apostles who, together with the Virgin Mary, gathered in the upper room on Pentecost. More »

I admit, I’m a sucker for nostalgia. And though my busy days seem to have me forgetting much more than I remember, there are indelible memories of my times in Ireland — particularly childhood days at Granny’s. More »

In a perfect world, Marietta Jaeger-Lane and Bill Pelke would probably have never met, let alone felt called to found an organization that promotes radical—some would say illogical—mercy. More »

April 15, 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of RMS Titanic. The luxury liner hit an iceberg and sank five days into its maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York. Only 700 people survived, out of 2,200 passengers and crew. More »

Easter is a day of excitement, surprise, and happiness. Jesus of Nazareth, who was mocked, beaten, and crucified, has been raised from the dead. He has conquered sin and death. He has blazed a trail that we can all follow—a trail that leads right into the throne room of our heavenly Father. The meaning of the resurrection is grounded in these two realities: Jesus is Lord of the universe, and we have been raised up with him. More »