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How do you say goodbye for now to someone you love so much? Someone so precious—to us, so perfect. Only 40 years old, our youngest child, Robin, fought the good …

Our precious daughter Robin, who lived for Jesus with all of her heart, went to live with Him this past Friday. She revealed clearly to everyone what Jesus meant by …

There was once a Countryman who possessed the most wonderful Goose you can imagine, for every day when he visited the nest, the Goose had laid a beautiful, glittering, golden

As we celebrate the birth of Christ and the hope that He alone can offer, let us remember the families in Newtown, Connecticut, and pray that God will supernaturally draw …

I am heart-sick over what I observe happening in our great nation. People appear to be learning very well how to hate others. Outbursts of anger, uncontrollable flare-ups, and temper tantrums are on every newscast, and continually fill newspapers and websites. YouTube videos are uploaded and viewed because of horrific displays of undeniable hatred and rage.

We had a wonderful time this week celebrating the Christmas season with our friends and supporters at LIFE’s annual Christmas banquet. Without them, as well as those across the country and around the world, we could not have had the huge impact that we continue to have through television ministry and mission outreaches.

Beth Moore, a wonderful friend and teacher on our television program, LIFE Today, has a Border collie named Star. She describes the cherished pet as her “best buddy” and relates a story to illustrate an insightful biblical truth.

My mind is filled with praise and gratitude—not just for what our great God has done, but for who He is: a mighty God, everlasting Father, a high tower; my rock, shield, source, hope, joy, unshakable fortress, and eternal life. I awaken every morning with a spirit of gratitude and a heart filled with praise. I come into His presence with praise and a deep sense of gratitude: first, for who He is and then for all He has done and will continue to do. He is worthy of our praise.

A huge percentage of Americans are fatherless. This reality is continually revealed by the actions and choices made by those damaged by this absence. God created us in His image to be His children. He is our heavenly Father and desires to be the most ever-present reality in every life. Adam and Eve lived in His presence. In the garden, “They walked with Him and talked with Him and He told them they were His own.” They enjoyed intimate fellowship with their Father, experiencing the joy of His manifest presence.

President Obama or Gov. Romney, Democrats or Republicans, have never been and never will be our hope. The Lord is our hope and will offer help if we will turn to Him in humility and brokenness allowing Him to heal first our hearts and then our land. God’s own family – the church – needs to set the example in unity and wise reasoning, while visibly demonstrating how to work together so the world groping in darkness can see the power of love and truth in action. As my friend Rev.