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

Do you ever wish you could ‘see’ the images described so vividly throughout the Scriptures?  I do!  I have a very literal mind and minimal artistic ability.  As I read through books like Daniel, Ezekiel and Revelation, I long to have a straight-from-Scripture glimpse of the passages.  Over the years, ...

‘Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.’ Proverbs 31:30 (NIV) Beauty is everywhere around us; in nature, in sound, in experiences, and in people.  We should be able to identify and enjoy the very essence of beauty, in all ...

A recent study listed fifteen different behaviors or emotional states  which can surface in the adolescent years. The study, conducted by Baylor University, also brought into account the views and observations of youth and college pastors. This list includes: depression (the highest), followed by pornography, grief/bereavement, anxiety, aggression and anger, ...

If you want to have your financial needs met–give of what you have! If you want to have a friend–show yourself friendly! If you want to keep your life–give it away! These are spiritual truths, but they sure don’t make sense to our natural way of thinking– give and you ...

One of my favorite ministries is Foundation of Praise.  It was birthed in the late Merlin Carothers’ soul by God’s wonderful design.  God taught Merlin through some tough, personal experiences how important and beneficial it is to lift up praise and thanksgiving to God for all things.  Yes, for all ...