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 ...

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 ...

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,” ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Colossians 3:9-10(NLT)—9) Do not lie to each other, for you have stripped off your old evil nature and all its wicked deeds. 10) In its place you have clothed yourselves with a brand-new nature that is continually being renewed as you learn more and more about Christ, who created this ...

Many times people wonder why they should have to ‘learn about a bunch of dead guys.’ They’re unable to see the purpose of studying history. Though I don’t agree, I can understand why they would say that. Until we apply the lessons of history to our own lives it is ...

From “Wild Card” to “Grace Card” By Renee Have you ever tried playing a game with a child and somewhere in the midst of the game, the rules suddenly changed (usually to the child’s advantage), and you were unaware of the changes?  For example, you go to lay down your ...