When my daughter was between 9 and 12 years old, our nighttime routine was most always a joyful time.  It usually included reading lots of her favorite books and discussing Jesus and Bible stories along with the high points of the day.  We often talked about her dreams and wishes ...

With movie titles such as “The Forty-Year Old Virgin” and numerous T.V. episodes focused upon losing your virginity, or even the slightest implication that being a virgin after high school is deemed as weak and making you less of a man are all distorted perspectives of what it truly means ...

People all over the world will be celebrating Christmas this month.  As they do, they will follow their cultural traditions, but nearly all of them will gather together with family and friends to enjoy the day. The question is, which Christmas will they celebrate? Santa Claus has found his way ...

Simply put, we live in a world were the media likes to feed us trash. It’s an unfortunate thing. We go to turn on the television or computer and we’re bombarded with sexual images, violence, cursing, and news about all the negative things happening around us. Sure, to an extent ...

Does God perform miracles today?  Do you believe all the Biblical miracles written 2,000 years ago?  Do you believe that in the centuries since the New Testament that people have been raised from the dead, due to the powers of God? These are key questions that can have a profound ...

William Wilberforce, a member with the British Parliament literally became a “force” to be reckoned with. Destined to take a stand for the weak and weary, he fought with a God given passion determined to abolish the brutality and inhumane action towards the meek. Being born of a privileged English ...

The praise and worship team sings intensely. Hands go up all over the church in adoration and praise while varying voices echoes each line of chorus. Some people are clapping, some are standing. Others are looking up to heaven and some are keeping their chest warm with their chins while ...

If ever our nations need peace, it’s now. Amid racial tensions, terrorist groups multiplying, Middle Eastern unrest, and economical downturns—not to mention the daily grind of sufferings. Am I touching a nerve? Against that backdrop, a pertinent line from ‘O Holy Night’ comes to mind. In the words of John ...

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care… …and Dad passed out beers without so much as a care? With holiday festivities well under way, many partygoers will be drinking and toasting the season—teens included. And believe it or not, many of those teens will get the liquor from ...

Anti-oxidants and vitamins and fiber – oh my! The aroma of sweet and savory delicacies during the holidays is enticing. The sweet potato is no exception. It’s equally delicious in a quick bread, a casserole or a pie. It can hold its own as a side dish dressed with only ...