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He tried to end his life because depression left him feeling he had nothing to live for. Having miraculously survived, he soon found out just how wrong he had been.
In 1978, author Loren Eiseley published an essay called “The Star Thrower.” It recounts a beach walk by a narrator...
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He tried to end his life because depression left him feeling he had nothing to live for. Having miraculously survived, he soon found out just how wrong he had been.


In this story from August 1982, actor Beau Bridges shares the experience that helped him understand that God played a role in his life.

God is Who we sing when we are our best and truest and deepest selves.

See why some Christians believe the late night or pre-dawn hours are a special time to connect with God.

Losing weight is hard. This Scripture gave her an idea…

We spoke with psychologist Lisa Miller, best-selling author and founder of Columbia University’s Spirituality & Mind Body Institute, about the role of spirituality from childhood forward.

Ever wonder what to do with yourself upon waking in the wee hours of the morning? Here are some ideas from five spiritual advisors…

In this story from September 1981, Esther Rolle, star of the popular 1970s sitcom Good Times, recalls when her prayers were answered by a wondrous display of God’s love—right in her own backyard.

When a small-town nurse volunteers to help treat impoverished people in developing nations, she comes to understand that God heals suffering in a variety of ways.

Travel along with Heather Morehouse as she undertakes a journey of compassion and healing with Mercy Ships, an organization that sends medical ships to ports in developing nations.

Staying true to your faith is an important lesson about faith according to Billy Graham. Here are some ways we can listen to the “siren songs” that the renowned evangelist has heard.
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