“Even as [in His love] He chose us [actually picked us out for Himself as His own] in Christ before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy” (Ephesians 1:4a Amplified). Some of you guys may know what it’s like to get picked last—especially when two sides are ...

‘Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.’ Proverbs 18:21 (ESV) I sometimes speak before I think.  It is something I fight against, and most of the time, I win.  But there are times, and entire days, where I ...

“Breakfast, Lunch, and Hugs” can all be found at Tim’s place in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Tim Harris is a restaurateur, Special Olympian gold medalist, public speaker, and now reality T.V. host all before the age of thirty. Pretty impressive resume if you ask me, and what is even more amazing ...

There are times when we rummage through our vocabulary bags trying to find the right words to express how we’re feeling. We’re not always victorious though. Sometimes the only way we can describe those emotions, is to compare them with something familiar that everyone around us can relate to. Job ...

The summer of 1990, I was 16 years old and pregnant. I knew abortion was legal, but I needed to know all of my choices. I visited a crisis pregnancy center and knew I had only 3 options, abortion, adoption, and parenting. In this article, I will discuss the physical, ...

I’m sure you’ve heard the saying: you are what you eat.  Hopefully, you do not have to introduce yourself as “Ms. Chocolate Candy Bar” or “Mr. Bags of Junk Food” or “Mrs. Ice Cream Novelties”! Throughout the Bible, God makes it clear that He cares what we put into our ...

‘Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.’ Philippians 4:6 (NIV) I have a friend who feels guilty every time she asks for prayer, or when she herself asks God for anything.  This, in turn, causes her great ...

Persecution of believers is happening all over the world, particularly in Muslim countries. Christians are being tortured and even killed for their faith.   The political answer to such oppression is usually war. Might makes right, and because the persecutors are in the wrong, we are justified in defeating them. ...

Sometimes The Answer Is “NO” By Joel B. Friends, many times we approach the Lord God with seemingly good requests. We may ask for deliverance from an infirmity or for a much needed job. We know in our minds that the request would make life easier or better for ourselves ...

Microchipping Alzheimer’s Patients By John Livingston Clark Would you like one of your grandparents to have a microchip placed under his or her skin? If they have Alzheimer’s they might. According to a recent broadcast by ABC News people with this disorder, which affects 5 million Americans, are lining up ...