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The Top 5 Reasons You Should Attend FI ASAP

Written by Tammy Valley

Are you considering attending Foundation Institute at some point in the future? Here are five urgent reasons you should do it sooner rather than later. As a Foundation Institute (FI) graduate, I can...

93 Stinky Children (and Other Reasons I Love Camp)

Written by Jeremy Lallier

The COGWA Youth Camps program has a special place in the hearts of children and adults. Why? What about this program makes it so important to so many? There are a lot of reasons for any rational...

Do You Love Your Enemies?

Written by Leon Leonard

Jesus Christ taught that we are to love our enemies. This is something that defies human logic, but is necessary to develop God’s holy, righteous character. Jesus Christ said, “You...

Two Ways Not to React to the LGBT Movement

Written by Jedd Cole

Proponents of homosexual rights scored a huge win with the recent SCOTUS ruling, while in South Korea protesters harassed gay marchers. Is anyone right? The recent Supreme Court decision in...

Proclaiming God’s Will and Victory

Written by Tammy Valley

Psalm 68 was written over 2,000 years ago by King David. How could a victory song by an ancient king be relevant to our lives today? I recently attended Foundation Institute (FI) by God’s...

Are You Sapping the Life Out of Your Marriage?

Written by Judy Swanson

Nagging—it’s something many wives tend to do. Why is nagging hurtful to a marriage, and what does the Bible say about it? My husband and I celebrated 53 years of marriage in June of...

God, Who Comforts the Downcast

Written by John Fox

We all face times of trial in our lives when we could be described as “downcast.” What encouragement does the Bible give to those facing trials? The Christian life is one of great...

You Are (Like) a Rock

Written by Joshua Travers

Did you know there are basically three different types of rocks? Each is formed in a different way. How some rocks form can teach us lessons about ourselves. Rocks are a lot like people....

Social Media: Whose Approval Are We Seeking?

Written by Gabe Ellis

Teens and young adults spend many hours interacting with others on social media. But what are our motivations for our interactions on social media? In the last decade, social media has exploded,...