Jim Graff

I left my hometown in 1979. I was 19 years old and had no idea what my life would become. Of course, I had hopes and dreams, but like most young men, I couldn’t quite call my dreams plans. There was one thing I knew, though: I likely would never move back to Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, and […]

One of the most dangerous ideals our society has pushed on us is that of a “self-made” success. We praise those who seem to have gotten where they are on their own and against all odds. But the truth is there is no such thing as self-made. As my dad often says, when you see […]

My dear friend’s mother-in-law was a true saint and pillar in our church. One Friday afternoon, I ran into a man in our church hallway who was proof of her life’s impact. I noticed he looked lost, so I asked if I could help him. “I’m looking for Ms. Betty Williamson,” he said. “She used […]

When I was in my twenties, I went through a tough time spiritually. At 17, I had become a fully devoted follower of Christ, but my family was not so sure about my decision. Because of that, they made my life more difficult than it should have been. There was one message I heard during […]

In 1985, my family lived through what we call “the year from hell.” I was 25 years old. Let me tell you what was supposed to happen that year. My parents were supposed to welcome their eleventh grandchild into the world, build their dream retirement home, and celebrate their last child (me!) marrying his forever love. Here’s what happened […]

Have you ever felt the Holy Spirit? Maybe you experienced a strong conviction in a moment of decision or heard a song that sent chills down your arms. While the Holy Spirit certainly helps us to feel certain things, He is much more than something to be felt; He is someone to be followed. How do we […]