I asked him what he meant by “kicker.” My friend explained that a “kicker” was a hidden agenda. “Sometimes,” he said, “I get the feeling that the only reason Christians even talk to me is to get me to become a Christian. When you said that you were sorry for what Christians called me, I’ve heard it before but always with something else…a kicker.”I’ve thought a lot about what my ...
Read MoreBut [Jacob] stretched out his right hand and laid it on the head of Ephraim, who was the younger, and his left hand on Manasseh’s head, crossing his hands, although Manasseh was the firstborn. —Genesis 48:14
Read MoreYou may feel as if you’re fighting a losing battle at times as you fight for the protection of innocence. But that’s not true. Don’t give up! Do what you can to protect your children, but more importantly, teach them the horrific consequences of sin.
Read MoreIf your spouse came with an owner’s manual, what helpful bits of information would you like to know?
Read MoreDear Partner in Service, This is one of those times when I have to get right to the point in writing to you. As this goes to print, Cher and I have just completed a 72 hour trip to Beirut, Lebanon. After a brief stopover in London, we were joined by one of our sons and his high school-age daughter (one of 14 grandchildren of ours!)
Read MoreOur heavenly Father often leads us with the cords of love; but how slow we are to run toward Him! How reluctantly we respond to His gentle impulses! He leads us to exercise a more simple faith in Him; but we have not yet learned to trust like Abraham. We do not leave our worldly cares with God, but, like Martha, we burden ourselves with much serving. Our meager faith ...
Read MoreI heard a story about a man who went out hunting and found a big brown bear. He had always wanted to shoot a bear, and he had just the right gun to do the job. So he got that bear in his sights and was beginning to squeeze the trigger. But just then, the bear turned around and said, “Excuse me. Isn’t it better to talk than to shoot? ...
Read MoreWant to build character and, at the same time, build a better life? Then find thoughtful, honorable, God-fearing people who will offer you a steady stream of encouragement. Life is a team sport, and all of us need occasional pats on the back from our teammates
Read MoreHow should we view the immigration issue in light of the law and compassion? As believers, is self-defense an option in our lives? Consider these current issues and more from a biblically-based perspective this election season.
Read MoreThe thing I love about the Old Testament is the thing I love about the New Testament. Both the Old and New Testaments are the inspired Word of God. Don’t get the idea that the Old Testament has a different message from the New Testament.
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