Alex Kendrick on Courageous Legacy, Fatherhood, and Faith (Part 2)
John Farrell: What are some of your favorite stories of impact that you’ve heard from audiences or individuals who’ve seen the original movie, Courageous? What’s been their advice or reaction as you set out on this new adventure?
Alex Kendrick: When I think about the impact of Courageous and I look back at some of our favorite stories – when I say this, this is no exaggeration – we’ve got…
Father’s Day Encouragement: 15 Tips to Leave a Lasting Legacy
After 50 years as a Christian—47 in ministry and 44 in marriage—I concur with Dr. James Dobson: "There is no area in life where I am more dependent on God than in the raising of my family."
Raising four children and helping now with seven grandchildren, quality decisions we made early enabled us to come to the place where we are today. We do not enjoy perfection but experience God's…
He Is the Father to the Fatherless
Excerpt taken from Restored: Transforming the Sting of Your Past into Purpose for Today by Chris Brown
Chapter 9
He Is the Father to the Fatherless
My dad’s interest in me left as quickly as it came when he found out I wasn’t going to a big college. So, I guess the pride associated with those no-hitters and a possible Division I college had worn off. That’s the hard thing about people who are…
Who Is Our Father in Heaven?
Jesus taught us to pray and claimed a radical relationship with God — one that is both personal and relational. It was, at that time, a profound shift from Jewish tradition. Jesus called the almighty God, his Father. Not only did he call God Father, but he also taught us to do so as well.
God himself, confirmed Jesus' claim at his baptism.
In Mark 1:9 we read that Jesus was baptized in the…
Finding Theo – A Father’s True Story of Loss, Courage, and Discovery
CVB: So this was a major turning point in your life. Your son, Theo Krause, was riding a bike on a Colorado mountain trail, then he dropped into a ravine. Tell us what happened after your received the call?
Timothy Krause: Yes. He was biking with three friends on a weekend trip. He was trying to catch up to his friends because he had stopped to take some pictures. They dropped into…
Another Dimension
"Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us."—Ephesians 3:20 NASB
During the three years he spent in Ephesus, Paul taught the believers there many basic truths (Acts 20:31). Yet the letter he wrote to them is filled with reminders of a deeper dimension.
Regardless of what they knew, there was much more to…
Celebrating a Life Well Lived: Dr. Pat Robertson (1930-2023)
A Statement by David Cerullo, Chairman and CEO, Inspiration Ministries
It was with great sadness that I learned of the death of Marion Gordon “Pat” Robertson earlier today. This was a personal loss. I had the privilege of knowing Pat. He had been an inspiration to me and the Inspiration Ministries family. He was here in Lancaster County, SC, for the dedication of our campus and became a source…
The Day That I Saw Jesus — My Near-Death Experience
Excerpted from So You Have a Disease: Devotions and Stories to Restore Hope by Beth Praed
My near-death experience occurred when I was nine years old. A few days after my May birthday party, I became very ill with an extremely high fever. I was placed in the hospital, but the experts couldn’t figure out what was going on. For over a week, I drifted in and out of consciousness. The hospital…
4 Bad Spending Habits You Need to Break Today
Imagine a reality where you can afford to move into your dream house, send your kids to college without debt, and give so generously that it transforms your community. If only . . . right?
Wrong.
With a few changes to your spending habits, you actually can turn your financial dreams into reality.
How Bad Spending Habits Mess Up Your Life
Culture encourages bad money habits all the…
Heritage Falls
Basketball coach Charlie Fitzpatrick has had a rocky relationship with his son, Evan, but now he has a great idea on how to heal the past. He takes his son, and grandson, Markie, to a rustic cabin where he hopes they will all bond by hiking and running an obstacle course. It’s Evan’s worst nightmare. Over three hilarious, adventurous, soul-searching days the men discover what it means to be a…