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Distractions are really lies that dangerously lead you away from the life-changing reality of Jesus.

As I write this, we are starting to feel a change in the air in our part of the country. […]

God has established ways for a society to ensure its moral compass, but we have neglected them.

Even though it’s completely secular wisdom, I thought that author and podcaster Brene (pronounced like Renee) Brown’s comments were well […]

Anxiety reveals itself in a number of ways. Sometimes it’s subtle. It can be misunderstood for simply pressure or stress […]

Peace. Oh, how we need it in our world today.  Before you say, “Duh, Captain Obvious!” or point the finger […]

Speaking biblical truths is important for Christians for the following reasons:  It confesses and proclaims God’s truth in your life. […]

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On September 1st, 2016, the San Francisco 49ers squared off against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. National Anthem […]

Focus on Your Girl God has given us something very precious to take care of: our wives. As we already […]

So what is the mission of God in a social justice world and what can we take from God’s Word? […]

(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]

Be still.Be quiet.Listen. Sometimes, when the world around us seems to spiral and spin off each page of every day, […]

The strength of our pro-life demonstrations and protests may be ignored, but “the prayer of a righteous person is powerful […]

The beginning of a school year is always a good time to evaluate our schedules for the year ahead.  I […]

(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]

Truth. It’s a subject that has evolved and changed.  A topic that has been stretched, questioned and misused over time. We […]

In his wilder days, my dad had a group that he partied with. They were good guys, but they all […]

Praying about this election is one of the most imperative things you can do right now. The election is almost […]

As usual, my plane was late and I did not think I would be able to make the connection. I […]

When we see moral and cultural decay occur in our country, sometimes our response is to put a lot of […]

What is the antidote for racism, prejudice, hate, ethnic nationalism and supremacy? First of all, there is no form of […]

Here’s a riddle for you: What do we look at, on average, 63 times a day, for up to 4 […]

Right now, we are living in some of the most tumultuous times with a virus that has virtually brought life […]

The students in your church’s youth group must now think more deeply than you realize, because being labeled “Christian” no […]

Today, for both men and women, there is no battle more formidable to wage than the war on sexual purity. […]

When was the last time you heard or went on a rant about some general demographic? Foolishly, I often find […]

Mindfulness.  Apparently, it means more than just “being conscious or aware of something.” It’s now more of a psychological term […]

(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]

One of my favorite songs outside the category of worship music is “God Bless the U.S.A.” by Lee Greenwood. Just […]

Ask your pastor how many people he has counseled about their struggle with greed. I would guess that number would […]

So I just watched an interview Oprah did with Lady Gaga on her series Oprah’s Next Chapter, and I feel an […]

Several years ago, we moved into a house with a big wrap-around front porch. It is great for quiet sitting […]

Point number one: Your reputation matters. In professional environments we call this “personal branding.”  In family circles we call this […]

Every conversation you get into is an opportunity to show people the grace of God that you’ve experienced in your […]

God receives glory, honor, and praise in heaven continuously around his throne. Revelation 5 says, “And they sang a new song: […]

If you believe in Jesus, then apologetics is for you; it’s not just for “intellectuals.”  The clearest definition I’ve heard […]

I am a middle-aged, middle class white woman. I was born and mostly raised in the South. I grew up […]

I follow the Daily Wire, a conservative news source driven by Christianity’s political protagonist Ben Shapiro. I’m subscribed, so I get […]

(Originally published on July 1, 2015 after the Supreme Court ruled by a 5-to-4 vote that the Constitution guarantees a right to […]

I was so utterly discouraged after talking to nearly 150 teen girls that I couldn’t even write this article I […]

When you go into battle with the enemy, you are not alone.

I currently work with a trans-bi-sexual “female” who requested that when I refer to “her,” I use the pronouns they and them instead of her or she. […]

Reflect on the light of His glory and let others see the only good in us comes from Him.

I’m writing this just a few days after the death of George Floyd at the hands of police, so the United States […]

Dear Derek Chauvin, I began this letter to Mr. George Floyd, but I had a change of heart. Mr. Floyd […]

Racism is not a new story and sadly, it isn’t an old one either. It wasn’t so long ago that […]

He desires for you to have a joyful soul but not at the expense of a holy life.

Racism has been part of the human story for thousands of years. The Bible itself contains the history of tribal […]

As Christians, we sin and fail. But our proper response should always be to listen to the Holy Spirit’s conviction, repent and ask for forgiveness.