The Bible may not always say what people think it means. While it is true that some sections are difficult to understand, and probably no one gets it all right all of the time,  there are guidelines that should be used in interpreting it properly. When it is not understood ...

The Creator designed us for abundant, joyous life.  Confusion over freedom often obscures that design.  In the name of freedom, we wander onto paths that rob our joy and destroy lives. We cannot have harmony in our spirit, soul and body in the midst of chaos. Christ set us free ...

Imagine there was a line you could get in to receive something you really wanted–a line that offered all the money you would ever need, or that trip to a faraway place you’ve dreamed of, or even the perfect spouse you’ve longed for! Who wouldn’t run to that line? Most ...

When I sat down to write this article, I had no idea what exactly it meant  to have child-like faith, not truly.  What does that kind of faith mean?  What does it look like? I needed time to reflect, time to ask myself questions about what it means in my relationship ...

“There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.  This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all through him might believe.” John 1:6-7 (NKJV) John the Baptist preached in the wilderness.  The wilderness in this case was anywhere that Jesus was not ...

People walk away from God, and the Bible says if you reject such a great salvation, there is no longer any hope of salvation for you. “For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted the heavenly gift, and have become partakers of the Holy Spirit, ...

Did you know you cannot always trust your senses, especially your eyes? Yes, the eyes are a miraculous part of the body in that they process information and send that information to the brain. Unfortunately, the eyes are easily fooled and can unwittingly send false information to our thought center. ...

Christianity is not a way of life. It is not a philosophy. It is not a way to have a good life, achieve success, or be free of earthly circumstances. Christianity is the wonder working power of God given to have a new life in Christ. It is the power to ...

Keeping up with the latest trends in fashion this year may prove to be more painful than wearing your first pair of Stiletto’s. Straight off the Paris runway this past week included Riccardo Tisci’s visionary into the “Givenchy fashion house. His Paris Fashion Week show featured models with bejeweled faces”(Entertainthis.com). Adorned with jewels placed ...

As Christians, we try to follow the teachings of the Bible. Yet, when the Bible doesn’t explicitly discuss a topic in detail, we often struggle with the “Gray-areas.” Sexual gratification here is referring to intimacy occurring between the sexes—without actual sex. The Bible says we shouldn’t have sex before marriage, ...