Every family has non-negotiable house rules. Growing up in a godly household meant attending church every Sunday, and saying grace before meals. Two other non-negotiable rules were not being allowed to listen to music with profanity or watch cartoons containing sorcery. Like most children, I believed some of the rules were strict and unnecessary. As an adult, I realize my mother implemented these rules to show me how to live in a godly manner. Are you a mature... Read more
Random Acts of Kindness Day (RAK) What is RAK Day & Why is it Important? Saturday, February 17, is Random Acts of Kindness Day. This day emphasizes uniting people through simple actions that show compassion and kindness. More specifically, this day strives to help people think about how they can positively impact their community. Along with benefitting others, psychologists believe generous acts also enhance the well-being of individuals demonstrating generosity. How Can I Get Involved? 6 General Ways to Participate... Read more
Today, Wednesday, February 7, is National Girls and Women in Sports Day! What better way to celebrate this day than by highlighting a woman of faith and flips, Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas? Her Foundation Family Gabrielle “Gabby” Douglas was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on December 31, 1995. She is the daughter of Timothy Douglas and Natalie Hawkins. She also has three siblings (two sisters and one brother). Her journey to becoming a world-famous gymnast began with the... Read more
The previous article challenges readers to read the Bible daily to keep their hearts connected to God. Paul offers a similar charge in 2 Timothy to challenge to study the Word of God. “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15, King James Version). Hearing this verse may cause some to wonder how they can rightly divide the word of truth so they can... Read more
In the spoken word piece “God’s Word,” Jackie Hill-Perry addresses her daily struggle with reading the Bible. She admits there are days when laziness and excuses strive to keep her from practicing this sacred discipline. She also admits that sometimes reading takes place out of obligation without a heartfelt willingness to study. However, the performance ends by highlighting her willingness to fight the obstacles stifling a desire to read because doing so will help her grow closer to God. Jackie’s... Read more
“Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity” (1 Timothy 4:12, New King James Version). Paul’s encouraging words to Timothy come to mind as this is a verse I would hear often during youth church services as a teenager. My youth minister would use this verse to urge teens to set a holy standard for their lives so they live out God’s... Read more
Ad-Free & Subscriber Log-In