Encouragement for Christian Growth

Dove with olive branch on barbwire re: What hope can be found amidst the conflicts in the closing hours of 2016?

What hope can be found amidst the conflicts in the closing hours of 2016?

Michelle Obama declared there’s no hope because of the election results, but is that the final word for America and our world? As a Christian with a Biblical worldview, I agree with our First Lady, because our hope will never be found in any woman or man. What hope can be found amidst the conflicts […]

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Pascal making his own pencil bag re Three amazingly Simple Steps to Improve Our World

Three amazingly Simple Steps to Improve Our World

Not every crisis demands the intervention of a military leader with stars on his epaulets or a powerful politician. Sometimes, the resolution can be accomplished by deploying an enormous army of untrained volunteers. Before outlining the three amazingly simple steps to improve our world, let’s take a quick look at the growing catastrophe. A shocking […]

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The city of Alexandria in Egypt re Did a Law Enforcement Glitch or Simple Apathy Kill Mark?

Did a Law Enforcement Glitch or Simple Apathy Kill Mark?

Ever uncover a glaring similarity in today’s world when researching events that occurred in the distant past? The shock can be unsettling. Sitting back in the desk chair, I wondered, did a law enforcement glitch or simple apathy kill Mark?

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kangaroo mother with curious small baby in her pocket re How To Build a Lasting and Secure Hiding Place

How To Build a Lasting and Secure Hiding Place

Earlier this week, a news report grabbed my attention and wouldn’t let go. Events could have played out tragically, but the check cashing booth’s bullet-proof glass and locked door endured the onslaught of automatic weapons fire. Not one of the trembling employees squeezed inside sustained a hit. Impressed, I wondered just how to build a […]

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Clock with second hand re Just How Valuable Is Five Minutes in the Light of Eternity?

Just How Valuable Is Five Minutes in the Light of Eternity?

Ever give any thought to small increments of time such as five or ten minutes in the course of a normal day? I’d have to admit, never… until last Saturday. Moments into a routine kitchen task, a question confronted me: Just how valuable is five minutes in the light of eternity? While washing a sink-load […]

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