9/11 and You
What were your feelings that tragic day? Shock? Fear? Anger? Confusion? Sadness? How do you process those feelings now, as reminders of the attacks come in anniversary commemorations and media coverage? Nearly two-thirds of American Red Cross 9/11 adult counselees still grieve, according to a study of those directly affected by the attacks.. Read More >
Color Me Patriot
“A patriot wraps himself around the flag to defend it; a scoundrel wraps it around himself to defend himself” -Anonymous I’ve grown to enjoy the day when we celebrate another year in the history of our nation. I like walking down to the park, listening to the music, watching the multitude of flags flying from car [...] Read More >
Atheist Recommends God
(Thanks goes to Rusty Wright and Meg Korpi for this article) The headline in The Times of London grabs your attention: “As an atheist, I truly believe Africa needs God” The tagline is even more pointed: “Missionaries, not aid money, are the solution to Africa’s biggest problem – the crushing passivity of the people’s mindset.” What kind of atheist [...] Read More >
Men of Prowess: The Code of Chivalry as a Standard of Excellence
Mention “chivalry” today and the conversation quickly turns toward subjects of romance and courteousness. Gentlemen holding the door for ladies, paying for dinner, offering their seats on a crowded bus … these are the images that typically spring to mind whenever issues of gender roles, etiquette, male chauvinism and the revival of chivalry are under [...] Read More >
Everyday Celebration: When a Spouse Is Deployed Over the Holidays
“It’s my party and I can cry if I want to.” This was my attitude when my husband, a Marine pilot, was deployed over the holidays. His four deployments have separated us over four Thanksgivings, four Christmases, and of course, four Valentine’s Days. It was hard, especially the first few times. Then I discovered the [...] Read More >
Being Single – A Different Kind of Freedom
There are more than enough Top 10 lists out there pointing out the benefits of being single. The pro’s of why being without a mate produces all these side effects that beg to be recognized. You know the ones I’m talking about. Sometimes they come off sympathetic, some patronizing, some like propaganda, and often times [...] Read More >
Gospel of John – Chapter 1
What was Jesus like? What did he actually say? This is taken directly from the New Living Translation of the Bible. It’s written by one of Jesus’ disciples and recounts Jesus’ life and teachings. The following is a 21 part reading of the Gospel of John. Chapter 1 – Christ, the Eternal Word 1In the beginning the Word [...] Read More >
Lesson 4: Growing in Your relationship with Jesus Christ
This is part 4 to a 4 part series – Lessons for Christian Living With the Holy Spirit directing your life, you will experience a deeper relationship with God and you will grow in your ability to trust Him. What does it mean to grow in your relationship with Jesus? Growing in your relationship with Jesus means to [...] Read More >
Lesson 3: Power for Living a Dynamic Christian Life
This is part 3 to a 4 part series – Lessons for Christian Living We face choices every day. As we make these choices, how do we see life from God’s perspective and live in a way that pleases Him? The Holy Spirit is the power source for the Christian life. Just as our relationship with God depends [...] Read More >
Lesson 2: Experiencing God’s Love and Forgiveness
This is part 2 in a 4 part series – Lessons for Christian Living It was a small thing-a driver cut you off, a classmate insulted you, your spouse forgot to pick you up-but suddenly you’re swearing and yelling. Or perhaps you find yourself tempted by other actions and attitudes, like gossip or bitterness, that take [...] Read More >
Connecting Through Technology
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