Recently, a key appointment and consecration in England enflamed the centuries-long argument regarding the position of women within church leadership. This delicate topic has faithful supporters on both sides. The godly and correct answer will not be realized within this TBL news article. However, it is worth review and discussion. ...
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4 Ways to Quit Smoking for Good
So your New Year’s resolution to quit smoking was not a success. Don’t feel bad, only 36% of individuals who made a New Year’s resolution to quit, actually do. You probably thought it would be as easy as taking your last puff and never having another craving. Wrong. How about ...
Read More »“War Room”, A Kendrick Brother’s Production, In Theatres August 2015
Their journey into the film industry began with “Flywheel” which focused on integrity. Next came “Facing the Giants”, “Fireproof”, and then “Courageous”. Now The Kendrick brothers, Alex and Stephen, are at it again with their latest production titled “War Room” slotted to be released on August 28th, 2015, The storyline ...
Read More »Setting The Example of Good Authority
We all have our own relationship with authority. Some people grow up with two loving parents and experience the benefits of good authority: Mom sets boundaries for her children, yet instills the value of choice, and presents her children with options. Dad might come across as firm, or even strict, ...
Read More »Have a Hug and Some “Feel-Good” Hormones!
A hug can offer more than the warmth of an embrace. What may seem like a trivial hug or touch can trigger the release of “feel-good” hormones. According to neurologist Shekar Raman, M.D., “a hug, pat on the back, and even a friendly handshake are processed by the reward center ...
Read More »Teens: How to Cope with Anxiety
These days it seems everyone is wound a little tight—even teens. With an infinitely long list of homework, sports schedules squeezed just a little too tight and mounting pressure to fit in at school, it isn’t any wonder why your heart and mind are stressed. Stress and anxiety are natural. ...
Read More »The Agony of Alone
I remember when I was in my early 20s and finally lived on my own for the first time. My apartment was less than 300 square feet, and though I loved the idea of my new independence, there seemed nothing more painful than the hollow echo of solitude. I came home everyday after work ...
Read More »Our Hope: A Love For Every Day
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 (NKJV) Love comes to us in many ways, from many different places, and for many different reasons. But no matter where it comes ...
Read More »Should You Love Yourself?
Few would argue that the world is full of self-centered, self-loving individuals. Honestly, we all fall into that trap sometimes: “I want … ! And, I will have … !” We live in a society that counsels us, “Love yourself!” Such self-love causes great damage, and is, in fact, deadly. ...
Read More »Four Reasons I Stopped Hating Eve
We all know the story of Adam and Eve. She sinned and ate the fruit of the Forbidden Tree. She coerced Adam, and he ate the fruit also. Sin, death, disease, and pain entered the world, and at the root of these problems is Eve. I have never liked her, ...
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