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The Ninth Commandment: Laying the Foundation for Honesty, Part 1

Written by Karen Meeker

After witnessing a little child telling a lie to her parent, I was struck by how difficult a task it must be for Christian parents to counteract the influences of a world that thrives on lies. One...

Fighting Fear

Written by Ginny Morris

When our worries combine with a feeling that things are out of our control, we can feel overwhelmed with fear. But God’s love and trust in Him provide an antidote to fear. We were going to...

Linsanity, March Madness and the Mardi Gras Mentality

Written by Mike Bennett

Why do some men go crazy for whatever their latest obsession is? If we work hard, is that an excuse to be allowed to go a little crazy sometimes? First, a couple of disclaimers. Lest anyone...

Wait for God: Patient Faith Will Pay Off!

Written by Johnathan Armstrong

Some of the most important things we need to learn in the Christian life can be the hardest. God wants us to fully trust Him even when we have to wait—patiently. We live in a society of...

“I’m Thankful!” Are You Sure?

Written by Cathy Castillano

I found that true gratitude is related to true faith. The time on my computer reads 3:58 a.m., and my sleepy mind says my body clock is two minutes ahead of my alarm. But with only a couple...

More Important Than Life Itself

Written by Joshua Travers

Is the Kingdom of God more important to you than life itself? Seventy years ago, Dec. 7, 1941, the United States of America entered the Second World War, joining the many nations already at war....

Growing in God’s Garden

Written by Chuck Nichols

We love gardening! Not only is it a fun and productive hobby, it also helps us understand more about the life of growth God has called us to. My wife, Leigh, and I love to spend time in our...

Congratulations! You Are Parents

Written by Andrea West

You have been waiting as your child grew and developed in the womb. Finally, this marvelous gift of human life is in your arms—your child to nurture and protect. I remember the birth of each...

Where Did God Come From?

Written by Tim Groves

If God created everything else, then where did God come from? It’s been the question for the ages. Can we know, or is there a more important question we should be asking? Creationists and...