‘A happy heart makes the face cheerful.’ Proverbs 15:13 (NIV) Since I was a teenager, I have had people ask me why I am frowning. I was always surprised, because I was never aware I was wearing a frown. I now realize that when I am deep in thought, writing, or ...

“Never Give Up” By James V. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Griffin Furlong, from Jacksonville, Florida, will soon be starting his freshmen year at ...

Jungle Evangelism By John Livingston Clark Every teacher of God’s word would like to know that their work is having a lasting impact. They would like to be able to cite specific examples of lives changed by the power of God. We all know, however, that that is not always ...

“So Jesus. Where are we headed next?” His disciples casually asked. “Across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes.” “Lord, are you sure about that? I heard there is a demon possessed man, and he gets chained by his hands and feet a lot and even at times he ...

Was it love at first sight? Or did they grow in love with time? Either way, one thing was certain. They were in love. Not the watered down kind many profess to have, or the kind that dies overtime instead of growing stronger. They had the “beetroot-stain” love; it’s forever ...

Never Too Young: A Message To Our Youth By Joel B. Today I turned forty and when I look back on my life there are a lot of things I got right and there are a lot of things I wish I would’ve done differently. However, there is an upside ...

“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the ...

In attempting to deny our Christian heritage, we rob ourselves of the wisdom of the founders of our country. God did not use politicians to make America great. He used men of faith to form a system of government that gives us the freedom to allow us to be great...or not.

Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Romans 13:2 God has set government authorities in the earth as we see from Romans 13:2 and He expects us to obey ...

Springtime in Iowa becomes a beautiful hued layer of blues and greens colliding with the golden left overs of winter and the fresh tilled blackened soil of spring. It is a magnificent masterpiece! However, along with God’s handiwork come the annoyances at least to those who are trying to enjoy ...