There have been four major assaults on power sources around the world in the last year and a half. On January 25, 2014, 140 million people in Pakistan were left in the dark because jihadists attacked a major power line. There have also been onslaughts against grids in Mexico and ...

It’s amazing to think that Jesus Himself is interceding for us (Heb. 7:25, Rom. 8:34, 1 John 2:1). Did you know that there’s a prayer He wants us to pray for ourselves? In Matthew 6 Jesus instructed His followers to pray this way: Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed ...

In bible times, the bow was a symbol of victory, used to launch flaming  arrows  at an intended  target. The deadly arrows contained oils or resins soaked into fibers and set aflame. Aimed at their mark, they were launched. Hitting their target, they caused scolding and burns to human flesh and ...

When I read the Bible, I like to speak the words out loud, not just in my mind. There is something about speaking and hearing the Word that ignites faith (see Romans 10:17). Speaking the Word also helps us renew our minds and fight off the attacks of the enemy. There ...

An unanswered question has been how does a a same-sex partner relationship affect the children? That is beginning to be addressed. Presently over 220,000 kids are being raised by gay or lesbian parents. With 36 states now having legalized homosexual marriage it is only going to increase. Two gay advocacy ...

The family is a blessing from God and we are dismantling it step by step. Like the results of removing of pieces in a game of Jenga, the family will collapse with lack of support. There are many types of families. So many types, in fact, that our ‘true’ family – ...

Being a servant is counter-cultural, counter-intuitive.  Putting the concerns of another ahead of your desires, interests and priorities appears foolish.  Yet, it is exactly the call to every Christian.  What does it mean to be a servant of God? Moses offers us a window into servanthood that challenges all of ...

It takes true courage to be single–especially when you are seeking Jesus. The world doesn’t exactly embrace us as children of God. But there are things you can reflect on to understand this season. There will be times in your life that God will allow circumstances to unfold just so ...

  “After all,” Anne had said to Marilla once, “I believe the nicest and sweetest days are not those on which anything very splendid or wonderful or exciting happens but just those that bring simple little pleasures following one another softly, like pearls slipping off a string.”—L.M. Montgomery, Anne of ...

Dear Living Ones, I thought I’d write to tell you what I’ve learned since being dead. It shouldn’t take long. I know you are very busy. I used to think as you do now. You have to prepare for the future. You must study to get the job, and then you ...