by Kevin Murray | Apr 10, 2014 | Encouragement
Once upon a time, there was a farmer who loved God. He was satisfied to have a small plot of land, some chickens scurrying about, a milk cow in the barn, and warmth in his home, wherein resided his loving family. The farmer spent his days with his hands in the dirt....
by Kevin Murray | Mar 28, 2014 | Prayer
Not long ago, I found myself to be in what can best be described as a spiritual slumber. In the film, Awakenings, Robin Williams gives a brilliant portrayal of Malcolm Sawyer, an American neurologist who discovers the benefits of a new drug, L-Dopa. He discovers that...
by Kevin Murray | Mar 20, 2014 | Relationships
The saying “behind every face, there’s a story” is, at its core, an invitation. I noticed a little girl at the airport recently who, by the intensity of her focus, stood out among the crowd. The events that soon unfolded were so tender and affecting that I was moved...
by Kevin Murray | Feb 12, 2014 | Challenges
“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” (Hebrews 11:1) When it comes to where I will spend eternity, sometimes I have doubts. A surprising confession, perhaps. But I have another confession which is bound to confuse...
by Kevin Murray | Jan 28, 2014 | Life Lessons
Self-pity is a ruinous thing. Pride hides therein, cloaked in excuses, each one contending undue hardship. But behind the facade of deprivation, the illogic and pretense of self-pity are easily exposed. Consider: God says He loves us. Thus, we are beloved. And to be...
