Everyday Esthers – How One Person Can Silence the Chaos
Our world feels topsy-turvy and our culture often makes little sense, but history shows us that individual actions can create powerful ripple effects, even in the darkest moments.
Lessons from Abigail Adams- Stress Throughout History
Doctors feared she might not live. Abigail survived and lived to 73, dying of typhoid fever. Today, we recognize that long-term stress suppresses the immune system through high adrenaline and cortisol levels.
Is God Angry? – The Big Q with Cynthia L. Simmons
They say a loving God would never abuse His Son to the point of death. To them, only a barbarian would demand human sacrifice, like monsters in a sci-fi movie. Instead, they believe Jesus died to demonstrate self-sacrifice and a better lifestyle. I think they misunderstand God of the Scriptures.
The Big Q
Q: Amid the Christmas traditions of Santa Claus, trees, and presents, how can Christians celebrate while staying true to the holiday’s deeper spiritual meaning? A: The modern Santa Claus is actually a fascinating transformation of a remarkable historical figure.
The Big Q
Over the centuries, women have followed some rather unusual beauty regimens. The Bible reminds us that even Satan’s beauty led to his downfall. If beauty could corrupt an angel, how much more should we be on guard?
THE BIG QUESTION with Cynthia L. Simmons
Q: Does the Bible call the Ten Commandments the “law of liberty”? How could the Law liberate someone?
YOU ARE CORRECT ABOUT THE PHRASE. JAMES 1:25 (ESV) SAYS:
But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing. This verse makes us take a closer look at the Law, which from the context includes the whole Bible.
(more…)THE BIG QUESTION: Q: Did you ever have a crisis of faith?
Q: Did you ever have a crisis of faith? How did you resolve it?
YES, AND I GREW UP IN A CHRISTIAN HOME. We attended church regularly, including special services several times a year with visiting ministers. At six, I realized my sin and confessed faith in Christ. When I entered ninth grade, my parents enrolled me in church school where I learned creationism.
However, during my teen years, misgivings clouded my mind. Guest pastors told the exact illustration as if it happened to them, and I labeled them dishonest. Plus, church leaders didn’t live up to their own standards.
(more…)Well-versed in Genesis, I longed to hear from evolutionists so I could compare the reasoning. While these thoughts churned, my cousin shared his own doubts.