New Authority for a Marine
“Who am I to counsel and advise 600 men?” I asked myself. “And what really are my values?” I had never examined my beliefs before. But now that I had been promoted to lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps, I felt I had to. At Annapolis, I was put in charge of a battalion of [...] Read More >
Mentoring Changes Lives
Mentoring is a God-given opportunity for trained people to invest their lives and experiences in the lives of others. It was modeled by Christ who was confidante, leader, and teacher as well as Lord. The Mentor Center (TMC), an important part of TruthMedia’s Internet ministry, is a way to conduct mentoring online. Visitors to our sites [...] Read More >
Your Faith Adventure
We are filled by the Holy Spirit by faith; we can experience the abundant life which Christ promised to each Christian. You have to ask yourself: Is this the life for me? Every day can be an exciting adventure for the Christian who knows the reality of being filled with the Holy Spirit and who [...] Read More >
Helicopter Parents
I’m not sure who first used the term “helicopter parents,” but it is an apt description of an entire generation of parents who have been intimately, and often intricately, involved in the development of their children. These are the parents who closely hover, and then swoop into their children’s lives to prevent any and all harm or failure. Read More >
Empty Nest
This past year was a very special one for me. I felt that I had climbed a mountain of emotions. During the month of September, my son, Raúl, (the oldest of our three children), left home to go to college. As you may imagine, this was not easy for me. I felt fear, anxiety and [...] Read More >
Can the role of mother be the most fulfilling?
We celebrate those who are moms on Mothers’ Day with a flower in church and maybe a sermon on honoring our mothers, but most days the job can be thankless, unnoticed and under-appreciated. Many women feel pressure to justify why they haven’t gone back to work, conceding that they are “just a mother” and are [...] Read More >
Stale Cakes
A few days ago I told a friend of mine a story about a past relationship I had many years ago. Read More >
Where is Your Faith?
Trusting in God means: seeking Him, entering into His rest, and trusting in His Word. Our faith requires action. Read More >
That’s My King
Do you know my King? You should, because He is not just “my” King, but Lord and King over all. Dr. Shadrach Meshach (S.M.) Lockridge isn’t a name many people recognize. He was an African American Baptist preacher for many years in the 20th century, but it’s not his name that he was concerned about. His [...] Read More >
What is the “unforgivable sin?”
The fear of having committed this “unforgivable sin” can sometimes haunt Christians, usually because they are unclear about what exactly it is. What is the so-called “unforgivable sin”? And how can we know if we’ve committed it? Read More >
Connecting Through Technology
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