Ever eaten camel stomach intestines? What about scorpions? Yak eyeballs? Bear Grylls, star of the popular wilderness survival show “Man Vs Wild”, has eaten all of these and more. But often his food is the least of his worries as he attempts to survive in sometimes harsh, inhospitable, or even dangerous conditions. Through it all, [...]

“There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able: but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it” (1 Corinthians 10:13, KJV) I find [...]

By Jon Walker Also available as a podcast at: http://thelife.com/blogs/experience/kindle/2008/04/17/polar-bear-theology-2/ ** Want to talk privately with a good listener? Contact an online mentor. http://mentodayonline.com/chat/ask_IC.html I assure you: Unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains by itself. But if it dies, it produces a large crop. (John 12:24, HCSB) When [...]

If you need someone to be a spiritual encourager, let us know … an online mentor familiar with your concerns will contact you privately via email. I assure you: Unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains by itself. But if it dies, it produces a large crop. (John 12:24, [...]

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Please open your Bible and read: (Galations 6:2 – 5) Our quiet presence during someone else’s time of pain says much more than any words of advice. A grieving widow, for example, doesn’t need to hear our own tale of loss; she needs an arm around her shoulder so she realizes she is not alone. [...]

“Stoop down and reach out to those who are oppressed. Share their burdens, and so complete Christ’s law.” (Galatians 6:2) In 2004 Hurricane Charley destroyed 12,000 homes in Central Florida.? ? Church members in Kissimmee rushed to help senior residents in a trailer park. They picked up debris, cut up fallen trees, rebuilt screen rooms, [...]

“No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.” (I Corinthians 10:13) In the midst of suffering, [...]

During the 20 years ending in 2000 for the stock market, and a similar period in real estate ending in 2004, investing and financial planning have been relatively easy because each of these asset classes was in a rising trend. However, as the stock market showed us subsequent to 2000, trends do not last forever as [...]

Tough times? Pray with us, we will pray with you. [display_podcast] Originally written by Charles H. Spurgeon, published in “Mornings & Evenings,” entry for September 12th, AM. Updated to modern English by Darren Hewer, 2008. “God is jealous.” Nahum 1:2 Your Lord is jealous of your love. Did He choose you? Then He cannot bear [...]