Catholic Bishops of Florida Issue Statement on 46th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
TALLAHASSEE, FL (Jan. 16, 2019) – In a joint statement, Florida’s Catholic bishops continued an annual tradition of recognizing the Jan. 22, 1973, U.S. Supreme Court decision in Roe...
Blessed to be a Blessing
W. Clement Stone said, “If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share.” Generous people with caring hearts discover ways to bless others.
Reflecting on Privileges, Burdens of Ministry
Pastors love walking with their people through life’s celebrations and tribulations, but in ministry, pastors often carry burdens of their own.
Open the Eyes of my Heart, Lord
In Ephesians 1, Paul didn’t pray for material blessings, but for spiritual perception. In verse 19, he prayed “the eyes of your understanding being enlightened.” The word understanding means heart.
Does God Have our Ultimate Loyalty
Loyalty is the quality of standing firm in one’s devotion or allegiance to someone or something. Loyalty comes from the heart, not from a feeling of obligation or from a legal contract.
The Difficulty of Finding Love
A father had two sons who he loved very much. In fact, his love for them was perfect and unending. Unfortunately, due to ignorance, neither son realized his father’s love.
5 Things Replacing God’s Direction in Your Life
Here are five things you may be using to replace Christ’s direction in your life:
Litter Problem Reminds Us To Keep Our Life Clean
It was a great job. It paid a whopping $2 per hour--minimum wage. We reported to the county prison camp every morning, sharpened our nails, filled up the ice chest, and jumped on the red prison bus with bars on the windows. People stared at us as we rode around town, wondering what we did to deserve this.
Things Every Believer Ought to Know
My tire was too flat and I pulled off the road. Suddenly, this little sports car zipped around me, and parked in front of my car.
A Place Called Home
Ahh, to be home! Nearly all people, and animals, have a place called home where they live and grow before leaving and establishing a home of their own.
Pastors
A Candid Interview with Steve Austin, Author of ‘From Pastor to Psych Ward’
I grew up in a fundamentalist church culture that demanded outward performance, to the detriment of genuine faith. Because my brain didn't work like other Christians I knew, I learned to blend in and keep my mouth shut.
A Blueprint for Prayer: Three Personal Petitions
Martin Lloyd-Jones said, “Man is at his greatest and highest when upon his knees he comes face to face with God.” Jesus knew the...
Taking the Next Step: An Interview with Noah Turner
Noah Turner has taken the next step in life, graduating from the North Carolina high school, Western Alamance, now playing football for Wake Forest University, and is taking the next steps in his faith
To Empower and Encourage
Have you ever met a person and they get you fired up in a good way? A person who instantly motivates you? Who empowers you? LaMorris Crawford has that God-given appeal.
