The Bottom Line, Ministries Christian News, Articles, & Poetry

Consider the old man, there is one inside each of us. He is full of self, void of true concern for how others are affected by his actions, always seeking gratification and pleasure, a close friend of pride.  The Bible refers to our life before salvation in Christ as the ...

Undoubtedly, the Sabbath day brings blessings. For me, as a Seventh Day Adventist, it’s a day of fellowship as well as a day of feasting. Good food always goes well with fellowship. We don’t always get to spend time with our family at the dinner table, but when we go ...

“A man’s wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense.” Proverbs 19:11 (NIV) Conflict is everywhere.  It is in our workplaces, our friendships, our churches, and yes, even in our homes.  In fact, some of the most hurtful conflict occurs in our homes.  The places ...

A song with words that transcend time: “Oh the games people play now, every night and every day now, never meaning what they say now, never saying what they mean.”  The late singer/song-writer Joe South wrote that song in 1968, yet those words ring true from the dawn of time.  ...

Life may not always go as planned, but through it all I can see God’s hand. His ways are always better than mine, but that doesn’t mean things always turn out fine. Things may still be difficult to take, but whatever the cost, my life God will make. He’ll work ...