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

Christmas is about celebrating the birth of Jesus, but somehow we have tangled in there other expectations. If we kept the true meaning of Christmas at the center of our minds, we would not have any unrealistic expectations. But, we all do it–create in our minds the “perfect little Christmas.” ...

Ah, yes, Christmas is upon us, which means many of us are wracking our brains trying to come up with the perfect gift for everyone on our lists.  That’s okay, though, because giving is good, right?  Unlike those people who are looking forward to Christmas day only because of what ...

When I first converted to Christianity I spent a lot of time reading the Bible, reading theology, listening to preachers and praying, but the one question I kept asking I did not get a clear answer to. After accepting Jesus as Lord and savior and after baptism, what then? I ...

Oh how I enjoy giving gifts at Christmas.  I revel in seeing the surprise and delight on the faces of each recipient especially if the gift is needed and unexpected.  I find it thrilling!  But, with that said, I can get carried away and cross my budget boundaries throwing the ...

An atheist asked me how I reconcile the blood and guts, “vengeance is mine” God of the Old Testament and the loving, forgiving Jesus Christ of the New Testament. Like most Christians I had no real answer, so I started thinking it through and praying about it. Then during my ...