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

Although Christians in the United States are not facing persecution comparable to imprisonment and death like some in other countries, America is undergoing other types of persecution. Marine Lance Cpl. Monifa Sterling was court-martialed after she was convicted February 1, 2014, for refusing to remove the verse, “No weapon formed ...

“Now go, attack the Amalekites and totally destroy all that belongs to them. Do not spare them; put to death men and women, children and infants, cattle and sheep, camels and donkeys.” 1 Samuel 15:3 In this story in 1 Samuel, Saul was to go and wipe out the Amalekites–every man, ...

While researching for the current middle-grade mystery I’m writing, I came across an interesting character by the name of Pisquetomen. Pisquetomen was a leader of the Lenape Indians during the 18th century and fought to protect his people from banishment and enslavement by the British. While his tenacity and determination ...

Have you heard about the “afterburn effect?” No, I’m not using fighter-pilot speak. I’m referring to a popular phrase in the booming fitness industry. As Christians, we know that spiritual fitness is more valuable than physical fitness. Scripture tells us: “For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value ...

Once upon a time, being on the cutting edge meant getting updated, useful information. Now, staying on the cutting edge means constantly following and adopting what’s “trending”; this involves anything that’s popular, hot, and well talked about. It doesn’t even have to make sense, nor does it have to be in ...