Children with special needs are precious in the sight of the Lord, so it should go without saying that they should be welcomed into the church with open arms. The good news is, some churches have thri…
Practical Christian Living
The Danger of a Seared Conscience
God gave us the gift of an inner conscience to help us discern right from wrong. But what happens if you choose to ignore your conscience and keep on sinning? A day may come when you will no longer be…
Take Heart – He Will Never Leave or Forsake You
During our darkest moments, it can seem like God is anywhere but near us. The storms of life can humble even the proudest man and send a reminder to us all that we’re really just one moment awa…
Being “Unequally Yoked” Is Not Only Foolish – It’s Deadly
For Christians who are single, it might be tempting to “settle” for someone who is a lukewarm believer – or even one who is “still searching” for their faith. But on…
It’s True – Faithful Are the Wounds of a Friend
In your group of friends, you likely have people who are supportive and kind – but do you have a friend who actually wounds you? We don’t like to think about being hurt, yet God’s…
Don’t Fall Into the Trap of Comfortable Christianity
In some countries, believers gather in secret underground churches, knowing if they are found out or discovered, they could lose their lives. Yet here in America, many of us grab our cup of coffee and…
4 Reasons Why You Must Always Remember to Pray for Your Pastor
At church, we often go up to our pastor and ask him to pray for us… … but have you ever thought that our pastors need us to pray for them? Praying for your pastor might not be at the top…
Betrayed With a Kiss – What the Story of Judas Can Teach Us All
When we read how Judas walked with Jesus, but betrayed Him with a kiss for 30 pieces of silver – it can be easy to vilify him. After all, this man WALKED with Jesus and WITNESSED His miracles f…
Never Underestimate the Power of a Praying Spouse
Perhaps you are struggling in your marriage and feel like no matter what you do it isn’t “enough.” You’ve tried marriage seminars, read every book, and even considered coun…
The Spark of Slander Has Set Ablaze Many Pastors and Ministries – Rise Above It
Everyone likes a good story – unfortunately this often includes listening to juicy gossip and spreading it around. While gossiping about another is sinful and wrong, slander takes it to a whole…