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

Rioting.  Evil acts.  Wars.  Murder.  Lies.  Blame slinging.  Terror.  Since 9/11, our world has been fraught with ever increasing chaos.  Not only human-induced chaos, but the earth, itself, is experiencing chaos.  We are witnessing unprecedented, devastating weather extremes, hurricanes, earthquakes in unusual places, and fires destroying vast, populated areas.  In ...

I remember the pain, the burn, the euphoria, feeling as though I could run forever, knowing that my pain was taking me closer to my goal, looking forward — pushing forward to that moment of extreme satisfaction when I would cross the finish line knowing I had given everything, and ...

They can flow like a river, making people laugh or cry. They come in the form of gentle, soothing sentences, or angry, hate-filled words. They even come in the form of song. Sometimes, they come from the heart of God—“apples of gold in settings of silver.” Words are so easy ...

Today, being correct is valued more than being right. It used to be a good thing to be right.

‘Let us make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.’ Romans 14:19 (NIV) When you read the daily newspaper headlines, do you become fearful?  What about when you see the television news programs?  They show very graphic videos and pictures of murder and mayhem in ...