When I was eleven years young, my parents sent me to Loose Moose Bible Camp as a prize for memorizing Scripture verses like “Be ye kind one to another.” I was beaten up twice that week by Bruce Johnson, the meanest kid this side of Harlem. Bruce had wrists as big as my thighs and tattoos the size of Bermuda. He was so unsaved that he couldn’t...

Raising teenagers can be very expensive. There are a lot of added expenses as your children grow up. Clothes are more expensive, there are added fees for extra-curricular activities, not to mention the social events that are a "must" for many teens. As frugal parents of teens, we need to learn to save money in different areas that will compensate...

Looking for some good books to lounge with this summer? Here are some reads we, the staff and writers of TruthMedia, have enjoyed--some just for fun, others for spiritual formation. Happy reading! Christian novels Black, Red, and White: The Circle Trilogy, by Ted Dekker With great imagination, Dekker puts the intimate relationship...

The onset of the spring and summer season welcomes the introduction of several distinctive palettes of color for the home. Color groups offer homeowners unique options that reinforce the reoccurring desire for comfort, strength and energy; as well as the ability to instill beauty and renewal within the home. At the forefront of spring and summer’s...

As you make all the careful plans for this summer's vacation, don't forget about insurance. Making sure your vacation is properly insured can mean the difference between incredible memories and the trip you'd like to forget. Airlines typically take responsibility for baggage lost while in transit. But since coverage varies from airline to airline,...

Summer is a great time to spend outdoors, be with family, reduce stress and get fit. Here are a few smart tips for exercising in the heat! Drink lots of hydrating fluids (water, non-caffeinated drinks, juices) throughout the day. Sweating means calories are being burned but you must replace the water lost during exercise. Drink plenty of fluid...

The onset of hot weather is a good time to review the basic facts about dehydration. Answer TRUE or FALSE to the following five statements: 1. Anxiety, confusion, dry skin, increased heart rate and decreased blood pressure are all signs of dehydration. 2. The key to preventing dehydration is to drink water or other hydrating liquids when you...