One description of the ministry of Jesus is: “ He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil” (Acts 10:38). Jesus delivered those who were oppressed by Satan and his evil spirits. He set captives free from demonic oppression and healed broken hearts. The word oppressed ...
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5 Ways Christians Can Respond Biblically to the LGBT Community
If you are unfamiliar with the acronym LGBT, it stands for lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and transgender. This community generally celebrates pride, diversity, individuality, and sexuality. Younger Americans are more likely to identify with being LGBT, with adults between the ages of 18-29 occurring 3x more within this group. With such ...
Read More »They Waited And God Came Through
Faith still requires our allegiance today. (Hebrews 11:6) Our wonderful God is at work in our lives even when we don’t see it, as was experienced by Walt and Annie in the early 2000s. (Psalm 27:13-14) Walt was a country boy who loved talking to God. One particular day while ...
Read More »Where to Get Entertainment Reviews from a Christian Perspective
Movies, music, video games–we live in a digital world, and most of our entertainment is either on our home televisions or smartphone devices. With such easy access to downloadable content and new movies coming out each week, what’s a parent to do? If you’ve read my articles on G-, PG-, ...
Read More »5 Training Tips For The Race of Life
“On your marks…Get set…BANG!” The gun resounded and echoed through the surroundings of the meet while spectators cheered on with enthusiastic encouragement towards the runners of the 1500 meter. Running this middle distance race takes “endurance”, “quick speed”, “proper form” and “mental focus” (Livestrong.com). According to Coach Jay Johnson, anyone ...
Read More »Princess Charlotte of Cambridge—And The Rest of Us
Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. That’s the name the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Princess Kate, gave to their baby girl. She will be known as “Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of Cambridge.” According to nameberry.com, Charlotte means “Free Man.” It originated from French and is the feminine version ...
Read More »Let The Flag Proudly Wave
Any American, especially a veteran, living in the United States, should be allowed to fly the flag of our country anywhere. That is what Delia Foster, a 24 year Air Force veteran, believed. However, when her homeowners association in Loudon County, Tennessee, informed her that flagpoles were not permitted, she ...
Read More »The Bible Opens Up About Diet and Exercise
The Bible never ceases to amaze me in its address of every human need or concern. Our Creator cares even about how we tend our bodies. While the Bible says nothing of our weight or physical appearance, it has much to say about our actions and motives concerning our bodies. ...
Read More »Questions and Fears About Dying? There’s a Conference!
In our society today, there is a conference, meeting or some type of educational opportunity to learn of nearly anything one can imagine. There is literally no limit to the possibilities. And usually, nothing surprises me. But the discovery of a conference to help people assuage their fear of death, and ...
Read More »Teens: Rebellion is as Sinful as Witchcraft
Living in a nation that was birthed in revolution, it is culturally fashionable to be hostile and suspicious of authority in America, a trend on the rise since the Vietnam War era. For teens, adolescence is a time of transition from parental authority to self-government, and along with the push ...
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