Romans 12:21 instructs followers of Christ to not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. We are not to repay evil with evil but to show acts of kindness to our enemy if we find him in need … Continue reading →The post Do Not... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
This post is written by Ellie, one of our readers. I keep thinking about ways I’ve been misunderstood by my abuser and his parents, and I daydream about trying to explain things so that [husband] and his parents will see and understand what... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
This is a strange commentary on American society. Former Congressman Anthony Weiner, who left office in disgrace after tweeting inappropriate pictures of himself to women, is seeking the Democratic nomination for NY City Mayor, against the openly gay [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Matthew 17:10-13 / Mark 9:11-13…The Old Testament closed with a promise (Malachi 4:5-6), and some 400 years later, that hope, God’s promise, is now fulfilled. The one like Elijah has come. After the Transfiguration, the disciples ask Jesus, “Why do... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
"Knowing The Truth" with Pastor Kevin Boling is a live, call-in radio program providing Doctrinal Dialog, Cultural Commentary and Insightful Interviews with some of today's foremost Christian authors and leaders. During the first segment of the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war. His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns. He had a name...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
I just finished reading The Circle Maker: Praying Circles Around Your Biggest Dreams and Greatest Fears by Mark Batterson. The book challenges Christians to pray. The author interjects stories of his church's experience of praying and of GOD's... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
It’s always a good idea to give your best, because you never know who might be on the receiving end. Queen Mary enjoyed occasionally dressing like the common people and mingling with them. Once on a visit she made to a village in Ireland, she... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Thought for Meditation Many claim that we must become more appealing to this present world, in order that we might be more able to reach this present world. Yet when we become more appealing to this present world, we become less appealing to the... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
From a posting on the Gospel Coalition Blog, an objective look at, for some, a sensitive subject that needs to be evaluated in light of Scripture. jk;When listening to a sermon on the Fatherhood of God, we've heard it more times than we can probably [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
We recently had a short series of Sunday school classes based on the theme of using Scripture out of context. It was a challenging set of lessons for some and a truly revealing exercise for many. Some of the passages we looked at were; [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Dwayne Hansberger’s phone calls were the ones you took eagerly! Though bound to his residence at the Grundy Center hospital long-term care, he found an outlet for one-to-one ministry. He called to sing—for birthdays, for Christmas, or sometimes just... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
It has been a little quiet on the blogging front for me over the past two weeks or so, but for good reason. Two weeks ago, my dear wife gave birth to our fourth child. Little Ashlee Faith has been a little blessing and we are so happy to have her... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
