In last week’s article, Shopping & Bible Reading … (Part 1), we concluded that it is neither right nor wrong to shop or read the Bible online. Instead, it is based on our preference and our current circumstance. Today, we’ll look at the positive aspects of each option. Advantages of ...
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Christian Clubs Face Discrimination
” ‘These are the things you are to do: Speak the truth to each other, and render true and sound judgement in your courts,’ declares the LORD.” Zechariah 8:16 (NIV) Though it is a well-known fact that Christian clubs and groups face discrimination, it is not unusual to hear of ...
Read More »Unequally Yoked: Seeking Love in a Graveyard
If you’re a teen or young adult who has grown up in the church, you’ve probably been warned at some point not to get romantically involved with an unbeliever. A Bible teacher once illustrated such a mismatched union like this: “A believer is someone who has been brought back from ...
Read More »Currency of Kindness: Paying it Forward
“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” – Matthew 7:12 This famous verse and mandate from Jesus in the Gospels, is one of the most famous lines in the entire Bible. Most people, even non-Christians, ...
Read More »Heartfelt Words From People Who Have Lost A Child
We at The Bottom Line, Ministries, suffered some great tragedies among our family and friends this past week, one of them being the death of a son. I post heartwarming articles on Monday, but I wondered how in the world could I post such an article at this time, or ...
Read More »Real Consolation Through Forgiveness
Console: to alleviate the grief, sense of loss, or trouble of: comfort (online Merriam-Webster) In ancient times, God called a believing man to walk with Him, to establish a nation that would follow Him. This man was Abraham. Abraham had a son that he named Isaac. Isaac had twins, Esau ...
Read More »When You Are Broken Like a Pencil
Who says a broken pencil can’t write? A pencil’s ability to function depends on the condition of the lead on the inside. If the pointy lead is broken off, or if it falls out altogether, then, said pencil’s writing career is over. However, if a pencil gets snapped in two, ...
Read More »What to Do After a Job Loss
I’ll never forget the day: January 14. That’s when life shifted and the foundation beneath my feet shuddered. It was a Monday. A slow Monday—until my inbox chimed. It was from the VP, announcing a mandatory meeting in the staff room. My heart felt like it plummeted to my toes. ...
Read More »Is It Time For You to Grow Up?
From the beginning of the Baby Boom to it’s ending, (1946-1964) an average of 7 children were born in the United States each minute rounding the number of babies born in the Boomer era to roughly 77 million. Calculating the totals, it doesn’t take much to recognize that that’s a ...
Read More »Telomeres and the Aging Process – Part II
Last week, we looked at telomeres and their connection with health and aging. When telomeres are shortened or damaged, cells can age and die more quickly. What, if anything, can we do about it? Contrary to popular belief, genetics are not written in stone. They can be influenced by several ...
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