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

“An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.” Proverbs 12:25 (NIV) There was a time when those who believed in Christ were free to say and do whatever they felt was right and good publicly, without fear of oppression and ridicule.  Those days appear ...

For two summers of my college life every Tuesday and Thursday night were devoted to one of my favorite Summer Olympic events, rowing. The way a team works with precision and such grace is a magnificent site to view as the boat glides across the water with the crew driving their strokes in ...

Have you ever stopped to notice that there are no ordained woman preachers in the Bible? Have you ever wondered why the twelve disciples were all males? “Do you believe women should be ordained pastors?” James Brown sings that “it’s a man’s world.” Many will strongly disagree with his claim, ...

Sometimes the greatest lessons we can learn in life come from our failures. Don’t you just love the fact that Scripture promises us: “All things work together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28) Not just “some” things … but ...

Many business people like to feel powerful and in control.  That all changed for a former executive who learned what really is important in life. Daron Babcock used to work at a private equity firm until his wife died of cancer. Drinking and drugs then became his downfall. He said, ...