“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” — Frederick Douglass, abolitionist and statesman The current unrest in America is just another drop in the bucket in the ways our society has hurt since the COVID-19 outbreak. As one browses the news, it has become increasingly challenging to find headlines that inspire hope and trust in the human spirit. I was walking in the park earlier this week, praying for our country, when I spotted a small group of children of Continue Reading
90 Minutes in Heaven (Column for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
In the summer of 2004, the book “90 Minutes in Heaven” was released with a modest first printing of 7,500 copies. The author, Don Piper, was at that time an unknown pastor with a bold story. In the book, Piper shares the true story of the accident that claimed his life for 90 minutes, his near-heaven experience and the horrific months that followed, as he recovered from the devastating injuries. The publisher was unsure what to expect in response to the book release. Would Piper’s message be Continue Reading
