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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.

I’ve often said the most destructive force on earth is a man who doesn’t know who he is. When you […]

During the holiday seasons, cherish the time with our family.