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We had set up a cooling area in our basement, and as the day got hotter, my wife invited the workers inside for cool refreshments and lunch. But I felt we could do more.

Whether you are in a store, at work, on the road, or climbing a mountain, you can truly be a light in the world.

When things seem unfair or deeply disturbing in some way, it can be so easy to be frustrated and to react with anger. I know—I’ve been there.

In my own family, five generations have relied on the unchanging availability of God’s healing power.

Several years ago, I was hit by a car while crossing a busy street in a large city. My knee was severely damaged and I was in a great deal of pain.

I received in the mail a photo taken of our building during business hours. It said I was in violation of a village ordinance and must appear in court on a specific date to pay a fine of several hundred dollars.

In the fall of 2018, after what had seemed to be only a slight back-pulling injury, my condition rapidly worsened. At times I was nearly immobile and almost always in great physical discomfort.

For several days I would suffer from acute stomach pain whenever I had something to eat. It didn’t matter what I’d eaten.

You may believe that prayer can help or heal certain things. But what about a broken bone or something else wrong with your body? [34 min audio podcast]

"One morning as I started to get out of bed, I found I could not put any weight on one leg. I’d been dealing with discomfort in my knee for some time, but I hadn’t given it much thought. I like to be active, and this condition scared me.