There seems to be a certain pride when it comes to green living these days, that it’s so forward-thinking and cool. Remember when newscasters talked about celebrities showing up at the Oscars with the first Priuses? Or the reusable bag craze that now has every company manufacturing their own bags with their logo on it […]
LIVING FOR A PURPOSE
A few years ago I stopped at a cemetery in a town just like any other. The graveyard was small and most of the tombstones were dated before my great grandparents drew their first breath. The cemetery was deserted. No fresh flowers were scattered among the two dozen or so tombs, no fresh footprints marred […]
HOW GOD CHANGES YOUR BRAIN
Do you remember the anti-drug commercial that showed an egg being fried in sizzling hot oil accompanied by the ominous tagline “This is your brain on drugs.”? (If you have never seen it, check it out on YouTube-it’s worth it!) I couldn’t help but think about that commercial as I read the newly released book […]
BOTTOMS UP?
Many have questions whether Christians should or should not drink alcohol. This issue has caused division among church denominations and misconceptions and judgment between Christians. We try to give you a clear picture of both biblical and Christian perspectives on the topic, tackling the question: Is drinking alcohol Right or Wrong? Wrong DRINKING OPENS UP […]
LENDING DREAMS
The dreams of individuals around the world have recently been realized through microfinancing. Global microfinancing organizations such as Kiva, Hope International, and Five Talents International have helped mold many men and women into strong, leading, and confident entrepreneurs in their local communities. Microfinance is not a new idea, but is often credited to Dr. Mohammad […]
DISASTER RELIEF
Lately it feels like so much of the news has been filled with reports of natural disasters. In September 2009, there were ravaging typhoons, earthquakes, and tsunamis that hit parts of Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, affecting countries like Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, Burma, the Philippines, and Indonesia. Then early this year, a 7.0 […]
GRACE BEFORE MEALS
With extremely busy schedules and technologies constantly intervening in our lives, this decade is considered the most educated, busiest, and multi-tasking generation in the history of civilization. Facebook, iPhones, and Internet are just a few fixes that prominently set us apart from any other generation. Moreover, much of the youth today are victims of this […]
HOW TO DEAL WITH STRESS
We’ve all experienced stress at one point or another. From being caught in traffic on our way to a job interview to dealing with the death of a family member, we’ve all been in a situation that makes us feel we’ve been given more than we can handle. Stress can also result when seemingly minor […]
God’s Time
What do Christians mean when they say “It’ll happen in God’s timing” or “I’m waiting for God’s time”? Most of us are familiar with time zones. When it is 5pm in London that does not mean it is 5pm in New York. Things are happening for different people in those two different places because of […]
HOW PRAYING FOR OTHERS CAN DEEPEN YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD
Prayer is one of the most meaningful gifts given to us by God. Through prayer, we seek higher counsel in our time of trouble or confusion, and gather insight for a specific situation. Prayer reinforces faith and helps us to personally connect with God. As you pray, you will gradually learn more about different methods […]