As a fiction writer, and as a father and grandfather, this post by Nate Wilson resonated with me. 

Last week I spent two days at Focus on the Family, recording eight radio programs. Six were with Focus president Jim Daly and host John Fuller. I did two interviews each related to my books If God is Good, The Treasure Principle, and Heaven. 

Being a hero is something entirely different than being a celebrity. Fame is one thing. Virtue is another. 

As a brand new Christian in 1970, I read every Christian book I could get my hands on. Several, including Born Crucified, were by L. E. Maxwell, who my friend Doug Nichols speaks so fondly of in this reflection. I asked Doug if I could use it in my blog.

I have only one Lord, but many spiritual heroes. Here are seven of mine.

God has given you your physical and mental and spiritual gifts, to provide you a platform from which to draw attention to Him and bring Him glory.

As John Harper’s life unfolded, one thing was apparent...he was consumed by the Word of God.