I have problems, but not like Samson. As anyone who’s heard Bible stories knows, Samson was a super-strong man, empowered by God’s Spirit. But we can’t read his story without also noticing what a mess he made of his life.

 

Samson appeared at a time when God’s people were oppressed by the Philistines. Many Israelites became collaborators. Some intermarried with Philistines and adopted thei...

Austin Gutwein asked a very simple question:  If you could stop the next kid from becoming an orphan by doing something as simple as shoot a free throw, would you?

 

Austin Gutwein is the Arizona preteen who has started a national phenomenon with Hoops of Hope, an initiative begun in partnership with World Vision. Just twelve years old at the time, Austin mixed his passion for basketball with his desire to h...