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The Bible is crystal clear: God created us for his glory.

We all wear labels. Some are good while others are bad. No matter what we are told, God says...

While medication is necessary for some people, here are several strategies that can turn the tide and help you win the battle over extreme anxiety and panic attacks.

Are you familiar with the weight-loss game? I think it is fair to say almost all of us are. (If you have never struggled with your weight, consider yourself blessed and pray that you never have to.)

"Don't use your mouth to tell lies; don't ever say things that are not true. Keep your eyes focused on what is right, and look straight ahead to what is good." Proverbs 4: 24-25 (NCV)

The astounding popularity of J.R.R. Tolkien and his writings--magnified many times over by the success of the "Lord of the Rings" films--has ensured that Tolkien's fantasy world of moral meaning stands as one of the great literary achievements of...

By now, any observer with a modicum of moral insight is aware that marriage is an institution in crisis. Nevertheless, one of the most significant factors contributing to this crisis is often overlooked, and that one factor has led to the breakup...

"There is no difference between evolution and creationism," so said the preacher. . . Ron Gatrelle recently discovered a new species [of buttefly] which is "virtually indistinguishable from a similar insect." As he holds a tray of "skipper"...

By now, any observer with a modicum of moral insight is aware that marriage is an institution in crisis. Nevertheless, one of the most significant factors contributing to this crisis is often overlooked, and that one factor has led to the breakup...

On December 2, 2004, the United Methodist Church reached a verdict. Meeting in Pughtown, Pennsylvania, a thirteen-person jury of clergy convicted the Rev. Irene Elizabeth Stroud of violating church law by publicly living in a sexually active...

When does a boy become a man? The answer to this question must go far beyond biology and chronological age. As defined in the Bible, manhood is a functional reality, demonstrated in a man's fulfillment of responsibility and leadership. Let me...

The church is faced in the postmodern age by several distinct apologetic challenges. Internally, the church must defend the faith against ignorance, against compromise, against doctrinal apathy, and against denial. Externally, the Gospel must be...

Externally, the Gospel must be defended against secular atheism, postmodern relativism, naturalistic scientism, materialism, and current syncretisms. The Gospel must be proclaimed in the face of rival systems of belief and alternative worldviews,...

"The Book of Daniel" premiered last Friday with a two-hour special that arrived with much publicity but garnered a third-place showing in the ratings. NBC's new series was one of the most-hyped new programs of recent years, complete with effusive...

By now, any observer with a modicum of moral insight is aware that marriage is an institution in crisis. Nevertheless, one of the most significant factors contributing to this crisis is often overlooked, and that one factor has led to the breakup...

As much as we'd love the security of a "how-to" parenting manual, the truth is, there is no one-size-fits-all formula for successful parenting. Instead, parenting is an art that requires the skill of a tightrope walker. Performing in the circus of...

As the late Allan Bloom noted, a mind resolutely determined to be absolutely open is often, in actuality, quite closed. The closing of the postmodern mind will present a challenge for the church in this post-Christian age. Swirling worldviews and...