Lacey Sturm knows the depths of depression that destroy life.  Raised knowing about God, the tragedies and evil of the world sucked her into a vortex of darkness.  When she was only ten, the murder of her three-year old cousin sent her deeper into the downward spiral. “If God was ...

Do Video Games Misrepresent Women? By Joel B. 1 Timothy 2:9 Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly garments Friends, enough can’t be said about women. In fact, many scriptures talk about the strength ...

Is The Public’s View Of Homosexuality Right Or Wrong? By John Livingston Clark A recent Gallup Poll revealed that 42 percent of American adults believe people are born with a trait leading to same-sex attraction. It also revealed that 37 percent of the population believes it is the result of ...

For those of us who moved around as kids, our feet never firmly planted in one house or school for long, there is always that one home out of many where we learned the most, loved the most, and made the most memories. For me, it was a house we ...

As I continued soaking up the teachings of Jesus, He revealed three specific areas where He wanted His followers to avoid making a show: doing good deeds, praying, and fasting.  The bottom line is: avoid “a performance”. He counseled those who want to be their best for God to avoid ...

On the next day, Moses sat and served as judge, settling disputes among the people. Those with grievances surrounded him from sunrise to sundown waiting to present their case. 14 Jethro noticed all Moses was doing for the people.Jethro: What do you think you are doing? Why are you the ...

A Call To Arms By Joel B. 1 Timothy 2:1-3 First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all ...

The statistics are chilling.  In America, over 100 lives per day end through suicide; 25 times that number attempt suicide.  For young people under 25, suicide is the third leading cause of death. America does not have the worst statistics:  Europe, Asia and Australia report even higher suicide rates.  God ...

How God’s Grace Brought Me Out Of Depression By John Livingston Clark I feel compelled to write this due to all the people who are suffering from this dreadful emotional illness, several of whom have expressed hopelessness and despair in prayer requests on this website. May this article serve a ...

Fleeting: “passing swiftly, lasting only a short time.” We all know how it feels when we have to wait, and avoiding pain and struggle is an option we all choose. Who wants to postpone pleasure and take the difficult way? But what if God’s plan for your life involves choosing ...