No Mask, Simply Jesus

Brent Hackett — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

In ancient Greece, actors on stage would portray the emotions of their characters by wearing masks that either expressed tragedy or comedy. Masks also allowed the same actor to play multiple roles in the same production. They weren’t permanent, nor were they representative of the real person.

Get Going with God

Leslie Koh — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

It was raining, bringing the temperature down even more. We were on a multiday hike in Nepal, and leaving the warm mountain lodge to venture into the freezing weather was getting harder each morning. “Let’s go,”

Hope in a Hero

Karen Pimpo — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

In a film about a vigilante crime-fighting hero, the protagonist seems to be waging an impossible war. Not only is his city overrun with violence and theft, but he also discovers that the police force, court system, and public officials are corrupt. He’s repeatedly tempted to give up on the city and leave.

Because God!

Xochitl Dixon — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Six-year-old Tiana clasped her hands. She prayed as she scanned the crowd, glancing toward the front door of the church. Her classmates waved at guests settling in for the Father’s Day concert.

A Rich Life of Gratitude

Monica La Rose — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

In a letter dated September 13, 1943—five months after his imprisonment for opposing the Nazi regime—Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote his parents. He asked for books and paper. He thanked them for the ways they’d helped him, and said, “It’s a strange feeling to be so completely dependent on other people; but at least it teaches one to be grateful, and I hope I shall never forget that.

God Knows Your Name

Katara Patton — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

One particularly catchy book promotion featured the auctioning of the chance for readers to have their name in print. Willing participants could pay to have their names used for a character in a bestselling author’s upcoming novel. The highest bidder in the auction won a chance to select a name to be used in the book.

God’s Portrait of You

Kenneth Petersen — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The British TV reality show Portrait Artist of the Year pits nine amateur painters against each other in creating portraits of a local celebrity. The images have to be completed in just four hours, which is condensed into the one-hour program. It’s fascinating to watch the cameras capture each artist’s creation slowly emerging from a blank canvas.

Quiet Faithfulness in Christ

Marvin Williams — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

At a large university, an artist painted ten stunning portraits of the men and women who keep the university running: those working in maintenance, food service, groundskeeping, and security. Moore said he wanted to paint them “in a position of power.” And that’s exactly what he did.

Carried Through

Alyson Kieda — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Lillie Cunningham is 110 years old, yet she isn’t reliant on a cane or walker. She does rely on Scripture, however, which she reads every morning and night—and attends church every Sunday. When she considers her life, she states, “I just always had faith and trust in God that he was going to carry us through.”

In Step with God

Adam R. Holz — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Can you imagine sprinting as hard as you can possibly run . . . without being able to see? That’s what happens in Paralympic guide running. Blind runners compete with a guide, someone who runs alongside them step by step, connected by a short tether.

Grace in Grief

Nancy Gavilanes — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The world watched the news in horror as the sightseeing helicopter flying over the river tore into pieces. As the main rotor and tail broke off, the cabin plunged into the waters below, with the pilot and a family of five trapped inside. Just days after the tragedy that had taken the lives of his sister, brother-in-law, niece, and two nephews, the brother was at the site honoring his loved ones.

You Do It to Me

Sheridan Voysey — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

In September 1963, Welsh artist John Petts heard the news that a racially motivated bombing of 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, had killed four African American girls. Wanting to help, he offered to replace the church’s shattered stained-glass window. The people of Wales soon raised the funds.

The Lesson in the Ruins

Tim Gustafson — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

“You have to be careful about the snakes, insects, jaguars and everything else,” said archaeologist Ivan Šprajc. Wielding chainsaws and machetes, he and his team slashed through thick jungle to try to reach the lost city of Ocumtún.

Fishers of Sheep

John Blase — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

It was one of those videos that makes you stop and do a double take—Yemeni fishermen frantically rescuing hundreds of sheep from the Red Sea. A ship carrying thousands of sheep had run aground off the coast of Ras Al-Ara, Yemen. The vessel was headed for Djibouti when it capsized, leading to the drowning of more than 160 sheep.

God’s Compassion

Karen Huang — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

I didn’t like Sadie. My colleague was often rude to me, so I avoided her. So when she heard about an evangelistic meeting in my church and asked if she could go with me, I was indifferent.

Ready for Christ’s Return

Dave Branon — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

It was late fall, and my wife and I were going to take a trip by car. The day before our planned departure, it began to snow, and I suddenly realized I hadn’t taken the car in to have snow tires put on. The snowy, deteriorating conditions led to a long line at the tire shop—something I could have avoided with better planning.

Searching for Hope

Marvin Williams — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

For many years, hope has been one of the most searched terms on the internet. Surprisingly, it surpasses searches for political crises and even making money online. People are seeking more profound meaning.

Lives Molded by God

Kirsten Holmberg — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

When Asheton met Nick, she described herself as lost, lacking purpose, and behaving in ways she wasn’t proud of. Nick had recently experienced something similar and had reconnected with his faith in the process. He shared with Asheton how viewing God as a loving potter who had reshaped his life and given him hope in that difficult time.

Jesus’ Prayer Priority

Jennifer Benson Schuldt — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Arctic lights of the aurora borealis (the northern lights) are well known for their shimmering green and violet light, but did you know they also emit low frequency electromagnetic (radio) waves? Special devices can convert these natural radio signals into audible whooshing and crackling noises. However, to record these otherwise inaudible vibrations of electric and magnetic energy, you must travel at least four miles away from human sources of sound or electricity that could interfere with the radio receivers.

What God Has Done

Mike Wittmer — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Dan Wallace teaches Greek and travels the world cataloguing ancient manuscripts. At the height of his career, he caught encephalitis, a disease that causes the brain to swell. Dan spent the next year in a wheelchair, traveling to five hospitals and the Mayo Clinic.

Jesus Looks for the Lost

Tom Felten — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

“I’ve been looking for him all my life.” With tears in his eyes, Bill Cordes spoke those words after being reunited with his younger brother, Robert. The men hadn’t seen each other for eighty years after being split up when Robert was just four months old due to a troubled family situation.

A Sound Mind

Patricia Raybon — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

As a player for the San Francisco Giants baseball team, Drew Robinson knew mental highs and lows. Whenever injuries demoted him to the Giants’ minor league affiliate, he’d fall into a depressive state. Will I be replaced?

Slow, Patient Growth in God

Winn Collier — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

A saguaro cactus is never in a hurry to grow. Flourishing amid some of the most barren desert climates in the world, the plant slowly takes root over a lifetime of steady, plodding growth. Over its first decade, a Saguaro may grow as little as 1.5 inches.

The Holy Spirit’s Work

Amy Boucher Pye — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

When Oswald Chambers, author of My Utmost for His Highest, ran a small Bible college, he learned that a couple who worked there was stealing supplies. Although at times it’s right to address wrongdoing, Oswald decided in this instance not to confront them, instead asking God to bring the matter to their hearts and minds. After several weeks, they came clean, expressing regret.

Longing For Jesus’ Return

Lisa M. Samra — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

When I was young, I loved going to Chick-fil-A, a US-based fast-food restaurant, for waffle fries and sweet tea. When, as an adult, I moved to another state, I was shocked to discover there weren’t any locations for hundreds of miles! On family road trips, we’d even plan our routes to allow for stops at Chick-fil-A, all the while hoping someday one would open closer to home.

David’s Deliverance

Tim Gustafson — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

In the semifinals of his high school wrestling tournament, Dave cracked a rib on his right side. He won the match but wondered how he’d survive the championship with a damaged ribcage. In the finals, Dave limped out to the mat on his left, uninjured leg.

True Treasure

Nancy Gavilanes — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

James threw a long rope with a powerful magnet tied to it into the waters of a New York lake. The “magnet fisher” was stunned when he pulled out a grimy safe filled with stacks of muddy one-hundred-dollar bills.

In the Stillness

Cindy Hess Kasper — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

When I was a kid and got up in the middle of the night, I often found Mom sitting in her chair in the living room. The glow of the table lamp revealed a book on her lap—her Bible. My mom had trouble sleeping because of her insomnia and chronic pain, but she made good use of her time.

Compassionate Understanding

Bill Crowder — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

My father-in-law was a gunner in a bomber over Europe during World War II. His plane was shot down and he was captured, spending several months as a prisoner of war. Jim rarely spoke of the experience, but those who knew him before the war said that he’d been a happy-go-lucky young man with a beaming smile.

Goals Aligned with God

Patricia Raybon — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

After getting fired from his job without prior notice, Wil became so depressed that he admitted himself into an inpatient mental health facility. Then one day, after weeks with no progress, he was taking his daily walk when his therapist, seeing him, smiled and called out, “I bet I’ll beat you to the community room.” Wil recalls, “That small act triggered something inside of me.”