Teenage years are a parent’s worst nightmare. They dread having to deal with temper tantrums, relationship drama, and “my-body-isn’t-perfect” meltdowns. Some parents pray so hard for their children’s survival throughout the teenage years—one would think being a teen is a deadly disease. Undoubtedly, adolescence is a tough time of self-discovery ...
Read More »Movie “Redeemed” Presents the Question: What is Adultery?
“But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.” ~ Matthew 5:28 Redeemed, opens with Paul Tyson (played by Ted McGinley) having it all. He is happily married, planning his 20-year wedding vows renewal ceremony. ...
Read More »5 Things Every Christian Needs to Know About Pornography Addiction
I’m so confused! Television and new fiction releases tell me that I should be sexually insatiable. Text books tell me that my husband thinks about sex every seven seconds. Some women tell me that they could live without it forever. Over the past few years my husband has wanted it ...
Read More »Facing The Death Of A Loved One
There’s no doubt about it. Processing the impending death of a loved one is hard, really hard, as we stand helplessly by watching life ebb away. A few years have passed since I last committed a loved one into Jesus’ arms, but I know of some who still struggle with ...
Read More »The Afterburn Effect: Maximizing Your Spiritual Fitness
Have you heard about the “afterburn effect?” No, I’m not using fighter-pilot speak. I’m referring to a popular phrase in the booming fitness industry. As Christians, we know that spiritual fitness is more valuable than physical fitness. Scripture tells us: “For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value ...
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