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Christians often sing, “This Is My Father’s World: O let me ne’er forget, That though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the Ruler yet.” Yet, this truth about God’s divine providence is sometimes misunderstood or just forgotten—even though it...

Some people say that depression is solely a spiritual problem while others believe it to be a physical or mental disorder. Clinical depression was a problem Mary Southerland knew little about until she found herself sitting at the bottom of a...

In a world where distractions abound, the Bible teaches that getting God's attention requires more than just being busy; it demands a burning passion for His will. By examining the story of Moses and the miraculous bush that refused to burn, we...

The good news is, you’re not alone if you’ve made a bad decision in life, and it’s not too late to turn towards making a wise one. Quite possibly the wisest thing you can do, is to avoid making a decision during any of these three times in your...

Our sinful nature causes us to often make the wrong choice.

If you are in a season where you feel the internal struggle of knowing you were created for more than where you are today, I believe it is because God wants to do a new thing inside of you. Here are a few tips on what to do when you feel like you...

God’s design for sexuality was intended for one woman and one man within the bonds of marriage. It was His desire all along for sexual intimacy to be shared and enjoyed within marriage, and that has not changed. Yet, our culture has hijacked God’s...

You may find the words "a little leaven leavens the whole lump" strange unless you grew up with someone who baked. So what does it mean in baking, and why does it appear in the Bible?

Jesus is our Wonderful Counselor who always prays for us (Romans 8:34); there is simply no counselor in this world like Him. It is through Jesus Christ only that we can draw near to the Father. Through His salvation, we can be with Him forever....

To forgive, by definition, is to absolve an offense or mistake made against you, for the mutual benefit of you and your offender. Whether you stop feeling angry or resentful right away, which usually doesn’t happen for most people, forgiveness...

Recently, I reached out to a fellow writer and university graduate for his thoughts on the topic of shame. The many experiences of life have left him with a wealth of thoughts and wisdom. He was kind enough to share those thoughts on shame. Here’s...

This promises to be a summer unlike any our culture has seen. But God's word never returns void (Isaiah 55:11).

Kneeland C. Brown, Ed.D. In my role as the executive director of the Focus Leadership Institute, I try to impart practical life principles to college students. These young men and women enroll because they want to learn how to best serve their...

The “Conservative Dad’s Real Women of America” 2024 pinup calendar features female influencers and aspiring politicians. What makes the calendar newsworthy is that the models are posing in what the New York Times calls “old-school images of...

When we live with the idea that “our way is best,” then there is no room for God or the people around us to influence our lives. Here's why its best to pray for God's direction in avoiding the pitfalls of pride.