Embrace Juneteenth by Celebrating Freedom and Unity
Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States, marking the day when the news of their freedom finally reached the last remaining enslaved individuals in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865.
As we honor this historic milestone in our country’s great history, we draw inspiration from the Bible. In his letter to the Galatians, Paul writes, “It is for…
4 Proven Ways to Build Strong, Resilient Kids and Teens
Are you looking for tools to help your child reach their potential?
In this article, “4 Proven Ways to Build Strong, Resilient Kids and Teens,” you as a parent or caring adult will learn the four basic building blocks that you need to raise strong, resilient children. By the way, these work for little ones and adults.
Before we get into them, let’s look at this piece of ancient wisdom that has…
What Will Happen to People Who Die and Never Hear About Jesus?
The Bible contains certain teachings that are difficult for us to understand, yet they are mentioned so often in both the Old and the New Testaments that anyone who believes these writings to be God’s word cannot dismiss them. Grappling with these “hard sayings” is where faith truly enters the picture.
To begin to understand these things, one must start from the Scriptural premise that first,…
‘The Cosby Show’s’ Keshia Knight Pulliam on ‘My Brother’s Keeper,’ PTSD, and Faith
John Farrell: In your own words, what is My Brother’s Keeper about?
Keshia Knight Pulliam: My Brother’s Keeper is a story of a soldier played by T.C. Stallings who’s dealing with post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) and other things pertaining to his time at war and he’s coming back. It’s very much a story of coming back home, dealing with your demons, and a story of redemption. I play a…
Be Anxious for Nothing
As you know, God never commands us to do something unless we can obey Him. So, in contrast to the big lie (e.g. something or someone made you anxious), here’s the big truth: You have always been in total and complete control of your anxiety. At all times and under every circumstance, you can always choose not to activate your anxiety. God granted that freedom to all of us. Please note: The only…
How We Walk
"No longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind, having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them … the blindness of their heart."—Ephesians 4:17–18
The Bible says people who do not know God walk “in the futility of their mind.” They don’t realize it, but their thoughts often are futile. Their…
Pride: A Self-Evaluation
The tenth commandment is very clear: To please God, you are not to desire or set your heart upon anything that will detract your attention from Him.
God uses “things” to test our hearts and reveal what’s inside. He not only uses these things to test us, but He uses other people’s things as well. In other words, how you respond to someone else being blessed says a lot about the condition of…
Importance of Fathers
"Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord."—Ephesians 6:4
The Bible gives fathers the responsibility to raise their children “in the training and admonition of the Lord.” Statistics tell the sad story that many fathers fail to fulfill this role.
Millions of men have divorced their wives or fathered children out of wedlock.…
Unity Among Believers
"Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace … one body … one Spirit … one hope … one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all."—Ephesians 4:3–6
Differences among believers are inevitable (Romans 14:5–6). After all, we are a collection of people with unique backgrounds and experiences, different personalities…
Take Time Today to Appreciate the Fathers and Father Figures in Your Life
On this Father’s Day, we take a moment to express our gratitude for the fathers and father figures in our lives. They are often the unsung heroes who provide for us, protect us, and guide us through life’s challenges.
Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” This verse speaks to the important role that fathers play in…