The threat of disaster is all around ... The war in the Middle East, global terrorism, hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, and deadly flu outbreaks dominate the news daily ... This is not to mention house fires, flooding, and forest fires that can thr

Parenting is an awesome responsibility and a blessing ... Our children need our guidance, our instruction, and, yes, our discipline into their teen years ... They also need opportunities to demonstrate that they are learning to make wise choices base

Church leaders are well aware of the 8020 rule ... Twenty percent of the people do eighty percent of the work, while eighty percent of the people sit quietly in the pew, seemingly content to do nothing to contribute to the life of their local church

What do Bibles and backpacks have in common If you mix your child, a few snacks, patience, and the outdoors you have an incredible place for the Bible to come alive ... Through creation, God has supplied you with a powerful resource for making the st

Before you are married, issues with your girlfriends parents can be tricky ... You dont want to alienate the family if this is going somewhere serious, but you dont want to be dating your girlfriend and her mother at the same time either...

Summertime is in full swing, and when youre constantly on the go with the kids and vacations, camps, sports, swimming at the pool, and weekends at the beach or at Grandmas, it can be a lot harder to find time to bring the whole family together for

Sleep provides many benefits ... It promotes growth, reduces risk for illness, helps maintain a healthy weight, improves mood, lowers risk for accidents, improves decision making, and leads to better school and work performance ... Help your family e

When summer starts wearing your family down, find relief and renewal in a day trip ... Whether you enjoy adventuring, exploring, relaxing, learning, or serving, opportunities abound...

If my life were a movie, faith would be a big part of it because thats important to me ... When I read the Book of Acts, Im struck by how the entire story is great material for a screenplay: the Holy Spirit as wind and fire, the disciples preaching

Marriage is a package deal ... But what you might not have realized was that those two little words I do actually meant you were signing on to be a part of your spouses extended family ... Whether you are an in-law or an outlaw depends on the

Checking the nutrition labels on food packaging is an important tool in determining the nutritional value of what we eat ... But it's not always easy deciphering those charts with their fine print, percentages and abbreviations...

As Christians, we've been given a genuine deed to heaven the promise of eternal life, an inheritance and a mansion that can never be foreclosed on ... Our ownership in Christ is documented in the Word of God, and our names are registered in the Lam

Despite the fact that some travel companies say that travel is down, this time of year many of us still get that itch that we've been led to believe can only be scratched with a vacation ... But those of us who are Christians need to rethink and rese

Our Savior has taken the sting out of death for us ... Our bodies will die but our souls and resurrected bodies will forever experience the completeness of life ... Most of our neighbors, however, grieve without hope ... They whistle past the graveya

Two NASA chimps find themselves on a fantastic journey to save a strange, uncharted planet's inhabitants from a tyrannical leader...

ABBA's finally off Broadway and on movie screens with a musical message about ... marriage

This sequel to 'Batman Begins' is mesmerizing and thought-provoking ... But it shouldn't have been named after the good guy ... This is the Joker's court, and he's not looking for a laugh...

A mismatched trio sets off to do exactly what the movie title says ... You know this trek will be perilous for the explorers, but how safe is it for families

Many times we are not mindful of the things of God, but rather mindful of the things of men ... How many times do we go about our day so consumed with our own agenda, our own plan, our way, our goals ... and miss out on God The choice is for each of

When you eat fruit and vegetables everyday you will find your body functioning properly and you may even lose weight, decrease blood pressure and manage blood sugar levels more effectively ... Enjoy Gods natural gifts of fruit and vegetables every d