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What's Hot? 10/18/19
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.
Knowledge + application= success
Application of God's word to our lives is key
Kids Gain Resilience and Empathy via Youth Sports
According to a new study, adolescents who participate in sports have significantly higher levels of parent-reported resilience, self-regulation, empathy, and social co...
Opening the (Digital) Front Door
Several years ago, I wrote a book titled Opening the Front Door: Worship and Church Growth. It was a simple book, but rather controversial at the time. I made the case...
Stepping out in faith
We need to move first before God can act
The eyes of your heart
enlightenment
Why I Didn't See the Joker Movie
In the darkest night, we want stories that are honest about that darkness. But we also long to see a bat signal in that dark night, too, and to know that on the other ...
A Pastor’s View of the Best, Surprising, and Worst Parts in Scripture
Some parts of the Bible are burdensome, others immeasurably amazing. Here's one seasoned pastor's picks of best, worst, and most surprising.
Family of Those Prescribed Opioids Nearly Three Times More Likely to Overdose
A new study reveals that relatives of individuals prescribed an opioid medication are nearly three times more likely to suffer an opioid overdose than others.
What To Do When Your Child's Friend is Struggling
how to help your child's friend in need
enough
What happens when a wife faithfully submits to her husband, even if he is ridiculing, demeaning, or sexually abusing her?
Filled to Overflowing--Experiencing All of Christ
For years, I was a stale and stagnate Christian. Christ had deposited His living water within my sole, but it was more like a trickling creek than the gushing river He...
Nearly 5 Million American Kids Are Obese, New Study Finds
According to a new report, about 4.8 million American kids aged 10 to 17 -- just over 15% -- were obese in 2017-2018.
Aspirin, Antihistamines: Kids Often Use OTC Drugs in Suicide Attempts
More teens are attempting suicide by overdosing on drugs, and new research suggests they are often turning to over-the-counter (OTC) medications like ibuprofen and asp...
Sane Reasoning Is Losing the Day
An effort long feared, but widely predicted, has finally surfaced. Last Thursday former Texas representative and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke s...
New Podcast: "What is Saving Faith?"
There is a difference between believing facts and trusting Christ.
What's Hot? 10/11/19
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.
Pressuring Kids to Diet Can Backfire, Damaging Long-Term Health
A new study suggests that parents who urge their kids to diet might actually be boosting their odds for obesity later in life. It's also tied to an increased risk for ...
