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

Okay parents of teenagers out there, I am preparing myself for the worst…the mood swings, the “all about me attitude”, the rolling of the eyes, and the classic maneuver…the slamming of the door! Although my official roll of a teenage mom is still a few days around the corner, I ...

We have known several people who have been diagnosed with terminal disease. They have all gone through the process of diagnosis, treatment options, prayer, and ultimately acceptance. Once they accepted the fact that they were indeed at life’s end, many reacted as if they were filled with relief. Their journey ...

Several years back my wife and I were regular volunteers for a local orphanage.   It was run by Catholic nuns, and we were there 2-3 times per month watching after, interacting, and playing with numerous boys and girls ages 3 to 13.  For us, it was a very moving and ...

Dogs can be trained to do many things. They have been dubbed “man’s best friend.” There are guide dogs for the blind. Some have become police dogs. Others can sense when a person’s blood sugar is low. We know that dogs can detect sounds that people can’t hear and can ...

Ladies and gentlemen, we are gathered here today to join together forever Julia and Sam in holy matrimony, and now let us proceed with their promises. “Do you Julia take Sam to be your lawfully wedded husband? To have and to hold, to fix soup when he is whiny and ...