On this episode of Our American Stories Lori Coan was on her second date with a boy she wasn't sure about when something happened that would change her mind and her life A group of troublemakers tripped a girl with polio sending her sprawling in front of everyone Most of the students laughed or looked away Lori's date didn't He jumped up helped the girl to her feet and gave her dignity back in a moment when she had been robbed of it To Lori that simple act of courage said more than words ever could That boy would later [... more]

Paul the Apostle reflects on the challenges of ministry, including jealousy and strife among Christians, and emphasizes the importance of focusing on the message of the gospel rather than the messenger. [... more]

Paul the Apostle writes about dealing with problem people within the church, specifically Christian brothers and sisters who are jealous, contentious, selfish, and malicious. He provides a threefold strategy to handle these troublemakers, emphasizing the importance of identifying them, not spending too much time on them, and focusing on the truth makers. [... more]

A high school student witnesses a cruel act against a polio survivor, but then sees a hero emerge in the form of a classmate who shows kindness and compassion, ultimately changing the witness's life forever. [... more]

The Bible teaches that peace is a right relationship with God that leads to a right relationship with self and others, and that it is the result and fruit of righteousness. Without righteousness, there can be no godly peace, and the adversary of peace is sin. The attainment of peace is planned by the Father, purchased by the Son, and provided by the Spirit, and it is the ministry of reconciliation to share this peace with others. [... more]

Paul writes about problem people, specifically Christian people who are opposed to him, and how they can be dealt with. He provides a three-fold strategy in Philippians chapter 1 to handle pests and maintain unity in the church. [... more]

The Bible teaches that peace is a right relationship with God, leading to a right relationship with self and others. This relationship is rooted in righteousness and purity, and is the result of the fruit of righteousness. Without righteousness, there can be no true peace, and sin is the adversary of peace. [... more]