Thousands of people around the world followed our daughter's heroic and inspirational fight against childhood cancer through her journal (caringbridge.com/visit/elliepotvin). Our Ellie inspired not only adults, but many teens struggling to face one of life's most difficult challenges - Growing up!  It has been my privilege to have connected with many of these...

    “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.” (John 12:24)     I have been asked again and again, “Why? Why does God allow for suffering?  Before I can answer this let us take a moment to understand this passage. The word of God offers...

In scripture, the Lord tells us that our brokenness is for our highest good. We cannot expect the Lord to give better things, for these are His best.  It is a hard concept to grasp, much less accept fully in our heart.  That is why we call it faith. "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God" (Ephesians 2:8). ...