Most people want to avoid as much pain in life as possible. Think about it; you don’t know anyone who likes getting stung by a bee, banging their knee on a piece of furniture, or breaking an arm. But the parents of Gabby Gingras want one thing for their daughter above all else: for her to feel pain.
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Changing Europe with One Finger
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithIn the years following World War II, when Communism was in full swing in Eastern Europe, Corrie ten Boom traveled from country to country sharing the Gospel and encouraging believers who followed Jesus at the risk of their very lives.
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“Get Another Hope”
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithHoping is risky business…just ask anyone who’s ever done it. That’s because, in life, we speak of hope getting “dashed,” “crushed,” and even “lost.” In those painful moments, we must decide if we’ll ever hope again, and if so, in what or who.
That was the exact decision one particular AIDS patient faced years ago….
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A Legacy of Love
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithPlagues were fairly common in ancient times, and the microscopic germs that caused them could do more damage than an advancing army. In 260 AD, an outbreak of disease struck the Roman Empire with such severity that thousands were dying in the capital city each day!
The suffering was enormous and would reveal stark differences between Christians and non-believers.
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501 Lepers
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithFulton J. Sheen was a world renowned Catholic priest and bishop, famous for his international radio and television broadcasts. Sheen was also a theological scholar of the Christian faith, so well-versed in biblical knowledge that he taught at theological schools.
But as with all scholars, there are still lessons to learn.