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

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 ...

If only our dream experiences were similar to those of Joseph, Solomon, Jesus’ earthly father and other biblical characters. If only we were given divine instruction or were fortunate to meet heavenly angels in our unconscious states. But no. Our dreams are more often than not a whirlwind of unexplained ...

We were born into a war. Whether we realize it or not, there is a spiritual battle raging all around us. The Bible is clear that our battle is not a physical one, but a spiritual one. Our enemy is the devil and his kingdom of darkness. (Ephesians 6:10-18). In ...