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“What If…” Movie Review

This film came out in August of 2010.  It is rated PG because of mild thematic elements.  It is a comedy-drama. This movie depicts God’s mercy and forgiveness.  It is a story about hope, love, family, and redemption. It shows how God desires the best life for us, and if ...

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Wrangling for God’s Wisdom

When we want or need wisdom we are to ask God for it.  He gives generously to whomever asks; but, we must ask in faith, believing, otherwise, the Bible tells us, we receive nothing at all.  Proverbs 8 says wisdom longs to be found. She strategically positions herself – standing ...

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Sassy come Home

Sassy, a seven year old beagle ran away from her Kentucky home while her owner was on vacation. Cindy Romans the original owner of Sassy said she would always return home after running away. This time she did not return home. She had been gone from her owner for 17 ...

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Freedom from Fear

1 John 3:7-8 (NIV)—7) Dear Children, do not let anyone lead you astray. He who does what is right is righteous, just as He is righteous. 8) He who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son ...

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The Habits of the Locusts

It’s good to know the habits of our enemies. Danger comes when they deceive us, turning our attention away from what needs to be done. Locusts have been around since bible times, and they are used as a metaphor in God’s Word. With names like “hopping, crawling, and stripping locust,” ...

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Sports Role Models

Sports Role Models By John Livingston Clark Every successful baseball team has to have good relief pitchers. The New York Yankees are no exception. From 1995-2013, number 42, was their closing reliever. His name is Mariano Rivera. During his professional career in baseball Mariano recorded 652 saves, and is now ...

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“Miracle of the Widow” Movie Review

This heart-gripping movie was released in theaters in June of 2009. It isn’t rated, but it is probably best for ages twelve and above. I don’t think this story would hold younger children’s interest. Ruth Zeller is a kind, aging Christian widow and a survivor of the Holocaust. Her business ...

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Spank a Child in the way He should go

Today’s culture says bring up your child however you wish. Discipline such as spanking is abusive. Now if a parent spanks their children within reasonable limits; not out of rage to harm the child but out of love to correct the child. This parent would be considered abusive and unfit ...

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The Silliness of Division

The Silliness of Division By Joel B. There is a matter that God has really laid on my heart, and that is the matter of division within the Church. What I am speaking of is the unified body of Christ. At least, it’s supposed to be unified. I mean, isn’t ...

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Winning His Heart

Winning His Heart By Renee A few years ago a good friend shared with me a verse that grated along my mind the same way nails do on a chalkboard. “Wives, in the same way submit yourselves to your own husbands so that, if any of them do not believe ...

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