A Candid Interview with Steve Austin, Author of ‘From Pastor to Psych Ward’
I grew up in a fundamentalist church culture that demanded outward performance, to the detriment of genuine faith. Because my brain didn't work like other Christians I knew, I learned to blend in and keep my mouth shut.
A Blueprint for Prayer: Three Personal Petitions
Martin Lloyd-Jones said, “Man is at his greatest and highest when upon his knees he comes face to face with God.” Jesus knew the...
Blessed to be a Blessing
W. Clement Stone said, “If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share.” Generous people with caring hearts discover ways to bless others.
Reflecting on Privileges, Burdens of Ministry
Pastors love walking with their people through life’s celebrations and tribulations, but in ministry, pastors often carry burdens of their own.
Open the Eyes of my Heart, Lord
In Ephesians 1, Paul didn’t pray for material blessings, but for spiritual perception. In verse 19, he prayed “the eyes of your understanding being enlightened.” The word understanding means heart.
Does God Have our Ultimate Loyalty
Loyalty is the quality of standing firm in one’s devotion or allegiance to someone or something. Loyalty comes from the heart, not from a feeling of obligation or from a legal contract.
The Difficulty of Finding Love
A father had two sons who he loved very much. In fact, his love for them was perfect and unending. Unfortunately, due to ignorance, neither son realized his father’s love.
The Savior is Knocking
When looking at the door in the painting, Light of the World, you can see there is no handle or knob on the outside. The door must be opened from the inside! You must allow Jesus to enter.
5 Things Replacing God’s Direction in Your Life
Here are five things you may be using to replace Christ’s direction in your life:
Litter Problem Reminds Us To Keep Our Life Clean
It was a great job. It paid a whopping $2 per hour--minimum wage. We reported to the county prison camp every morning, sharpened our nails, filled up the ice chest, and jumped on the red prison bus with bars on the windows. People stared at us as we rode around town, wondering what we did to deserve this.
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Victorville Joins Nationwide Protest at Planned Parenthood
The movie 'Unplanned' inspired more than 169 nationwide candlelight vigils, prayer, and protest services against Planned Parenthood on Saturday, April 13. 'Unplanned' depicts the...
Good News from the Middle East Comes to East Texas
East Texans who attended the One for Israel benefit dinner recently held at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas were treated to something exciting – good news out of the Middle East!
REVIEW: The surprising adoption message in ‘Shazam!’
Warning: spoilers ahead!
Good movies about adoption don’t come around often.
The faith-based realm gave us Bella (2006) and October Baby (2011). The animated/family genre...
