These stories are used with permission from Signs Publishing Company. More of these stories can be found in these collections: Ordinary People—Extraordinary God, Ordinary People—Faithful God, and Ordinary People—Generous God
You can't run forever
I grew up doing the motions of religion, going to church on Saturdays and eventually attending an Adventist high school, but I wasn't happy. I eventually rebelled toward the end of Year 9 and refused to continue at that school.
Read DevotionalReflections in a wayside rest stop
It was one of those phone calls we all dread. My dad had had a serious stroke during the night and was in hospital in Toowoomba, Queensland.
Read DevotionalWe do, too
Many stewardship sermons imply that generosity toward God is a guaranteed insurance policy: You will be blessed financially if you pay your tithe. Those who base their action on such promises may feel abandoned by God if things don't work out as expected.
Read DevotionalGod is there
The packing is finished and we are ready to continue on our holiday further north when I suddenly feel a numbness and tingling in my left hand. Stroke!
Read DevotionalGod cares for the drovers
Amy and her brothers and sisters grew up in the area now known as the Rudall River National Park, Western Australia, north-east and inland from Jigalong. They lived a nomadic existence.
Read DevotionalMy parents prayed
My life changed instantly when my car left the road, burst though a fence and smashed head-on into a tree. Everyone else escaped, but the car had crumpled around my seat.
Read DevotionalHe watches over us
It was dark. Sleep still fogged her eyes, as she felt herself being grabbed off the bed and carried in familiar arms.
Read DevotionalChange of venue
I was travelling to Tamworth, New South Wales, for the country music festival held there every year. As I neared the city, I started to get an unusual feeling in my throat.
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