There is something about the title that sounds counterintuitive to our self-reliant and self-protective lives. Even so, doesn’t it have a biblical ring to it? You die to live (Matthew 16:24-26). You humble yourself to be exalted (Matthew 23:12). You give up something to gain… Continue Reading …
Guess what? It’s a new year, one of the best times of the year for a resolution, and what better thing is there to think about than your weight? Okay, maybe it’s not the best thing to think about, but let’s do it anyway. Listen… Continue Reading …
Pro-abortionists often claim that abortion is humane and a logical and practical means for furthering evolution. The two major points that pro-abortionists regularly attempt to make are that abortion is both a women’s rights issue and a women’s health issue. Thus, in their estimation, abortion… Continue Reading …
On April 18, 1997, I got the call that nobody ever wants to receive. My sister-in-law called to let me know that she killed my brother. I remember writing in my journal that it was a sunny, 67-degree day. It was a perfect day—until that… Continue Reading …
I recently read this verse from the Book of Proverbs, and it has left a lasting and penetrating mark on me: “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it” (Proverbs 4:23). You may want to read: Are You a Restful… Continue Reading …
A few years ago I was speaking with a friend who had a troubled conscience. She did not tell me that she had a troubled conscience, but after spending time with her, it became apparent that she had a lot of anxiety in her soul.… Continue Reading …
All external, behavioral idols have the same insidious root cause. If you don’t deal with the heart problem, you could easily stop one sin while switching to a different idol. Listen to the podcast Our podcasts are on iTunes, Google Play, SoundCloud, TuneIn, or Stitcher.… Continue Reading …
Death. Look at that word. Say it out loud. There is nothing happy about the word. It is gray, dark, sad, and hopeless. It is unflinching and unyielding. It makes no apologies. It is the point of no return. It is the end of the… Continue Reading …
My brother loved God and served the church; until he was disappointed by his pastor. He walked away from Christianity because he did not expect disappointment and he did not know how to handle it. He was murdered two years later. Listen to the podcast… Continue Reading …
Choosing the road to health is within your grasp. But knowing the best path to walk or the right roadblocks to avoid are another matter. Here are four barriers you want to overcome. They are from the Active.Com website. Watch More Videos Three Ways to… Continue Reading …
