Today’s message was written by my friend Rev. Roger Kunkel, founder of Dial Hope. In Chicago, a man was about to cross a busy street when a lovely young girl walked up, led by a seeing-eye dog. He realized that she was blind. The lights changed, and the people started crossing. He was about to […]
Today’s message was written by my friend Rev. Roger Kunkel, founder of Dial Hope. Friend of Dial, if you want to test your faith, one good way to do it is to raise this question: “Does my faith make me more loving?” Also, does it inspire me to reach out in compassion and in service […]
Today’s message was written by my friend Rev. Roger Kunkel, founder of Dial Hope. Years ago, on one of the Monday night football telecasts, the sportscasters were discussing the great running backs of professional football history. When they came to the late Walter Payton of the Chicago Bears, they pointed out that he was the […]
Today’s message was written by my friend Rev. Roger Kunkel, founder of Dial Hope. I remember an old story about a family who had twin boys. One son grew up and became an alcoholic. When someone asked him why, he said, “Because of my father.” The other son grew up and became a minister, and […]
Today’s message was written by the Rev. Dr. Roger Kunkle, founder of Dial Hope. Do you remember the lines from “My Fair Lady,” when Eliza turns to Professor Higgins and says: Don’t talk of stars burning above, If you’re in love, SHOW me. Sing me no song, read me no rhyme. Don’t waste my time, […]
Today’s message was written by my friend Rev. Roger Kunkel, founder of Dial Hope. One of the greatest truths of the Bible is … We – you and I – are made in the image of God. Talk about a miracle! God made cats and dogs, hummingbirds, red cardinals, squirrels, elephants, giraffes, pelicans, dolphins and […]
Today’s message was written by Rev. Dr. Roger Kunkel, founder of Dial Hope. Friend of Dial Hope, do you sometimes feel like your problems are so overwhelming that you can barely keep your head above water? In the Bible, God tells you to cast “all your care upon him,” knowing he cares for you. (1 […]
Today’s message was written by Roger Kunkel, founder of Dial Hope. A group of sociologists once conducted a survey among 50 elderly people in a retirement community. Each was asked to complete an open-ended sentence. “If I had to do it over again, I would ___________.” Three main answers emerged. One, I would reflect more. […]
Today’s message was written by Rev. Dr. Roger Kunkel, founder of Dial Hope. It is an old story, but it is true and it is good. The famous British author John Ruskin, one night in his later years, sat watching a lamplighter who, with a torch in his hand, was lighting the lamps on a […]
Today’s message was written by Rev. Dr. Roger Kunkel, founder of Dial Hope. “God so loved the world that he gave…” begins the most familiar statement in Scripture. Giving is how love expresses itself. Giving is to love what eating is to hunger. The test of love is that it gives even when there is […]
