King Ahasuerus banished his queen, Vashti, from his presence because of her of blatant disobedience.  After this had been accomplished, he was encouraged to seek a new queen, one who would not only please and bring honor to him, but to his kingdom as well.  She would set the example ...

But you are the ones chosen by God, chosen for the high calling of priestly work, chosen to be a holy people, God’s instruments to do his work and speak out for him, to tell others of the night-and-day difference he made for you—from nothing to something, from rejected to ...

How does a parent build a strong Christian family? The church should instruct families how to begin and grow a Godly heritage in each family, but we cannot expect our church to build it for us. It must be done at home. We cannot expect our schools or a sports ...

To say one is “good” is a very subjective statement. Good by whose standards? Good compared to whom? We judge goodness by a standard of living. Those who live right and try to serve God, we consider to be “good people.” Unfortunately, that is not an appropriate standard by which ...

Rappers, athletes, actors/actresses, models, and even teens have tattoos. It must be addictive, since tattoo carriers rarely have just one. Some seem to have an overdose, as these permanent marks cover almost every part of their body with skin. Why? Popular views are that it looks hip, hot, intense, and ...

Statistics from pro-homosexual groups and pro-family organizations have all had their say regarding the matter of children who grow up in a non-heterosexual environment. Both research and opinions have flooded not only databases but also the Internet with each side claiming supportive information for their cause. However, no studies conducted ...

Having the proper role model to demonstrating a healthy marriage was not available to me while I was growing up. When I got married, I brought a lot of “baggage” into the relationship. I had absolutely no idea how to have a healthy, Godly marriage, but it is amazing how ...

In Ephesians 6:11-13 the apostle Paul gives us this exhortation: “Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness ...

The year was 1904.  Civilla Martin lay on a sickbed, chronically ill, while her preacher husband worked on a songbook for the president of the Bible school where they were staying.  One Sunday during their stay, Mr. Martin was appointed to a preaching assignment located several hours away.  That very ...

Authentic Irish music, traditional dancing, leprechauns, parades, and a sea of green t-shirts, top hats, and shamrocks. It comes around just once a year, but on March 17, anyone who’s anybody dons their best green attire in tribute to St. Patrick’s Day. The festivities typically begin with a weekend parade ...