The Bottom Line, Ministries Christian News, Articles, & Poetry

A young man went to enlist in the Army and was accepted. They told him to report for basic training on a specific date at Fort Benning, Georgia. He informed the recruiting officer, “I don’t plan to attend basic training. I will train here at home by myself.” The officer ...

…and other excuses We are full of excuses: The devil made me do it. My friends pressured me. I had other obligations. I didn’t have time. I took a dare. I worship God in nature. I would be embarrassed to do that. The church roof would cave in If I ...

Though tumultuous times daily cross our paths, knowing Jesus keeps us from God’s wrath. Paths that are only a piece of our time, which when allowed gives peace, so sublime. Although the world may refuse Him as Savior, it’s only in Jesus that we can find favor. The favor of ...

What is the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Why do we need it? How is it defined? What are we to do with it? Who needs to hear about the Gospel? How do we live it out? “The Gospel was not meant merely to reside in our intellect, memories, and tongues, ...

There is a dead tree in my front yard. It was planted last year, and even though I watered it (but maybe not enough) it never took root. It is withered and totally barren. I was going to dig it up, but my wife asked me to let it stay. ...