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

    “Change your thoughts and change your world.” Norman Vincent Peale   Chronic stress from negative attitudes can upset the body’s hormone balance and deplete the brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) required for feelings of happiness. Negative emotions can weaken the immune system. The mind, body, and spirit are interconnected. When ...

“Nation shall rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences (epidemics of contagious diseases), and earthquakes in divers (various) places.  All these are the beginning of sorrows.” (Matthew 24:7-8)  Matthew continues, telling us that in the last days iniquity will abound, the love of ...

Recently, many Americans celebrated Independence Day with cook-outs, a day at the beach, picnics or taking a family drive — all for a day of rest and relaxation. America’s first Independence Day, 238 years ago, was much, much different. While millions of folks raised their tongs to grill steaks, hot ...

He should have seen “The writing on the wall.” If only he had known what was to come, then maybe the end result would have been different. The party was on! A thousand guests were in attendance and the original excitement of the evening was growing into a cacophony of ...

‘God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.’ 2 Corinthians 9:8 This is my dear friend’s story.  When she told it to me several years ago, my heart ...