Michelangelo Buonarroti, the 15th-century Italian artist known for masterworks like David and the Pietà, once said this about his art: “The sculpture is already complete
In 1478, Lorenzo de Medici, the ruler of Florence, Italy, escaped an attack on his life. His countrymen sparked a war when they tried to
Contentment is a quality seen in very few people today. Our society is always offering new items, gadgets, upgrades, and conveniences that promise pleasure, comfort,
Why is it that when we say, “This is the last potato chip I’m going to eat,” five minutes later we’re looking for more? Michael
The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent
Prayer is a truly remarkable privilege, and we must be careful to treat it as such. Have you ever paused to consider why a holy
Once we come to accept that we can never find or hang on to the life we have been seeking, what then? As Dallas Willard
If you had a friend who called or dropped by your house only when he wanted something—who never reached out to show concern or to
People enjoy feeling in control of their own schedule, and it can be frustrating when things don’t go according to plan. Yet whoever truly desires
