The Hard Work of Loving
February 13, 2026
As their father lay dying, Jacob used trickery to steal the blessing due his brother Esau. It was the second time he one-upped his older brother, having seized Esau’s birthright
Stories from the inner city
As their father lay dying, Jacob used trickery to steal the blessing due his brother Esau. It was the second time he one-upped his older brother, having seized Esau’s birthright
Ronald Palm knew from the onset he couldn’t walk for his graduation from Eastern Illinois University, where he earned summa cum laude honors while completing a degree in interdisciplinary studies.
“Do you know Red?” came the voice from the other end of Pastor Joyce Smith’s cell phone. “He’s had a stroke, and we found your card in his pocket.” Pastor
I was convinced it was torture, but then again, what does a little girl from a middle-class American family truly know about such matters? All I knew was that the
Beth Finn (above, center) swayed as the metro bus took her team of collegiate summer missionaries back to their lodging. It was the final days of their 10-week service with
Editor’s note: Last week, our Options Blog featured a Thanksgiving perspective piece about the sacrifice of giving thanks. Today, lead editor Michelle Melchor also discusses gratitude, but from the thoughtful