Today is a day to reflect. A day to reflect on what matters most in life. Tragedy is a tool God uses to remind us to spend more time appreciating what makes life so beautiful. Just over a decade ago we witnessed a great tragedy … Read more
“Seek first to understand, then to be understood” — St. Francis of Assisi This principle is the key to effective interpersonal communication. The book of Proverbs offered identical advice in 18:13 with “He who answers before listening—it is folly and shame to him” (NAS). Earlier in … Read more
Below is a short article written by Francis Chan a Pastor in California. He shares about some of His personal struggles in living the Christian life. His purpose is to encourage all of us to live out our faith and share our faith, especially when … Read more
Below is an incredible article written by Brad Strait the pastor of a Church in Englewood, Colorado. He details the story of the miraculous survival of one Christian young lady who attended the Batman Premier Shooting. At Columbine, I have seen this before. But not … Read more
Below is an article written by Shana Schutte on how to successfully handle behavior problems. This article was recently published on the website of “Focus on the Family” which is a Christian marriage and family website that offers individuals, husbands, wives and parents biblical articles … Read more
The key to understanding this issue is knowing that the Old Testament law was given to the nation of Israel, not to Christians. Some of the laws were to reveal to the Israelites how to obey and please God (the Ten Commandments, for example). Some … Read more
The article below was written by Ray Hollenbach but it is a great reminder for all of us. I’m just wondering: have you ever seen anyone win a religious argument? The only reason a crowd gathers is simply to watch a good fight, never mind … Read more
This Sunday Marks the Christian Holiday traditionally known as Palm Sunday. The feast commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem one week before His crucifixion. This event, is mentioned in all four Gospels (Matt. 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44, and John 12;12-19). It is celebrated as the day Jesus … Read more
Too many times, we were told that “leaders” recognize problems but decide to take the cowardly and sweep trouble under the rug. Recenlty the issue of Courageous Leadership has come to the spotlight with the scandal surrounding Penn State football and the child sexual abuse … Read more
Satan (or the Devil) is referred to in the Bible as the Accuser of God’s followers (Revelation 12:10). Even though Jesus has called you into a victorious and new life in him (2nd Cor 5:17; 1st John 4:4), our past and our faith can waiver. … Read more