Research shows that activities and connections with others are essential to successful "senior" years. The good news is that both grow naturally out of one's acceptance and expression of God's love.
In the United States, baseball season is in full swing. Soon, the Olympics will begin in Sydney, Australia. Athletic competitions aren't the only arenas in which winners are chosen, though. It happens in the workplace, in elections, even in watermelon-eating contests. And you can win in life—whether you come in first or not.
Sometimes those in authority can come across as difficult to deal with, even arrogant. At first glance, that's how Naaman in the Bible appears. A closer look, however, shows how lovable he was—and how lovable each of us is.
"All the world's a stage," Shakespeare tells us. If that's the case, it's not surprising that one of today's premier screen actors finds important connections between his life in front of the camera and his private life of prayer. Val Kilmer offers insights on listening to—and following—God's direction.