Searching for meaning to existence? We want to pray for you. “Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator” (Colossians 3:9-10). A few years ago I put [...]

Do you struggle with your identity in Christ? If you would like someone to talk with about it, contact an online mentor. “Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image [...]

FamilyLife, the family ministry of Power to Change Ministries, provides faith-based resources to help parents guide their teens in making biblical choices about ther sexuality: Passport to Purity Go on a guided weekend retreat for a father and son or mother and daughter that will prepare your preteen to make wise, biblical choices about their [...]

by Marilyn Ehle **What are the characteristics of an ambassador that we all admire? How many of our own lives are filled with these qualities?  http://thelife.com/study/fruitofspirit.html “God…gave us the ministry of reconciliation…He has committed to us the message of reconciliation…We are Christ’s ambassadors…” (2 Corinthians 5:20). Imagine that your long flight is over and you [...]

“…Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” (Luke 12:15) In these days of economic slowdowns and job layoffs, it’s good to remember the value God places on “money.” The poorest person in the world isn’t one who’s gone bankrupt.? [...]

** Do you agree with today’s devotional? Please comment: http://talk.thelife.com/2006/11/19/the-moments-that-sustain-us/ ?Please open your Bible and read: (Psalm 1 ) The moments that sustain us are those moments invested in true devotion and fellowship with the Lord. Meditation on His Word is the passport to wisdom, innumerable blessings, and unspeakable peace. Yet at its foundation, it [...]

Read this and make a copy for your files in case you need to refer to it someday. Maybe we should all take some of his advice. A corporate attorney sent the following out to the employees in his company: The next time you order checks have only your initials (instead of first name) and last name [...]

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5,6) “Jonathan, I’ve been robbed!” My son glanced at my left side where my purse had been and his face blanched. Our passports, tickets and money, [...]

I am in the process of buying my very first home. I’ve rented for 12 years and finally – amazingly – it’s time. The offer has been made and accepted and if the home inspection passes they’re going to give me the keys. The last two places I’ve lived in I’ve had to move out [...]

The first rule of writing is to write about what you know. For Alec Niemi, a 55-year-old entrepreneur and lifestyle evangelist, that rule translates well to evangelism too. Alec is passionate about helping people find their evangelical niche. And he believes that most professionals have a willing audience in people who share the same professions. People [...]