‘Till’ movie: Racial murder helped spark civil rights movement
White racists brutally murdered young Emmett Till in 1955 Mississippi. His death, and his mother Mamie's reaction to it, helped spark the civil rights movement. MGM's 'Till' tells their compelling story. What gave this grieving mother strength to pursue social change?
Timing, common ground, and fruitfulness in witness
By Jerry Wiles --
After more than a decade of cultivating a relationship with one of our neighbors, I finally got around to having a...
Step Out of the Traffic
“Attention, all! See the marvels of God! He plants flowers and trees all over the earth . . .‘Step out of the traffic! Take...
In Support of Ukraine
I sit down with James Mead, guitarist of the rock band Kutless, whose new song—the first in several years—is released this month. We order...
Living an Imperfect, Unfinished Life
“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand”— Psalms...
‘Nothing is Impossible’ movie: Hoops, romance, second chances
Feeling battered by life's challenges? Do circumstantial hurricanes keep hitting you in the face? Could your love life, work, or family relationships use a tune-up? Maybe a rescue or do-over? Chances are you'll relate to the characters in 'Nothing is Impossible,' a fun and inspiring sports and family drama.
Cultivating a Prayer, Care, Share Lifestyle
By Jerry Wiles
In a recent effort to activate individuals to more intentionally reach out and share the Gospel, a group in a local...
God Has Plans for Your Life
“For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for evil, to give you...
Worth and Value in the Kingdom of God
By Jerry Wiles
We hear a lot these days about the need for more fairness and equality. People often get the idea that their worth...
Embracing Change and Changing Lives
By Jerry Wiles
“We’ve never done it that way before” is a saying we heard a lot a few years ago. It had to do...