Kim Thompson-Pinder You don’t have to look far this these days to find movies with a Christian message. In fact, they are as close as your nearest video store or online market. And you can find them in many genres to suit almost anyone. They include Family, Kids, Drama, Suspense/Mystery,...
Jennell Houts Every person is tempted in one way or another; it’s part of being human. But why are Christians tempted? And what should Christians do when they are tempted? The Bible offers examples and suggestions about temptation. Temptation is Not Sin Even Jesus, the Son of God, was...
Sarine Thomas Did you know that people who go to church tend to live longer than those who don’t? It’s true, and there are lots of reasons why. Several scientific studies conducted by various groups attest to the fact that churchgoers live longer than average. One study of people over...
Kris Wolfe The age of 40 is a great time for reflection. Yet so too is 18, 25 or 30. As I look back on my life so far, I can’t help but think about things I wish I had known or realized a bit sooner. I don’t regret the...
Dusty Crabtree We need God’s wisdom to get through life successfully because it’s hard to distinguish what is truly right with just our own understanding. We need God’s wisdom to help us discern and make good decisions. Otherwise, we’re just floundering around doing what we think is best (which isn’t...
Dusty Crabtree Making big decisions Whenever we’re faced with making a big decision in life, we tend to go about it in one of several ways. We may weigh the pros and cons of the decision or look at the consequences. We may ask our friends, family, or peers—whether or...
Dusty Crabtree There are many things in our lives that can make us unhappy or discontented. We may be going through a difficult experience, whether a minor issue or a huge traumatic event. Or we may be feeling like we’re in a rut at our job or our place in...
Dusty Crabtree Jesus’ call for us to abandon worldly things and follow him can sometimes seem extreme. Consider Matthew 8:22: But Jesus said to him, “Follow Me, and let the dead bury their own dead.” Is Jesus Being Harsh? Jesus spoke these controversial words to a disciple asking to bury...
Dusty Crabtree Part of the secret of having peace and joy through our struggles here on earth lies in the security we have in our future in heaven. As Christians, we have a guaranteed future in heaven, which should provide us with an overriding sense of peace and joy. So...
Dusty Crabtree John 16:33 tells us, “In the world you will have trouble. But be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” It’s not a question of if we’ll have times of trouble and confusion or chaos in our lives, it’s a matter of when. The longer we live,...
