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Dear Lord, You have beautifully made this child, Delicately crafted each part. But we know you will do Your most wondrous work When you move within her heart. We pray that you would call her, And help her hear your voice, To quicken her little spirit So you always will be her choice. We ask that you protect her, And gently direct her way, That you would keep and guide Her and always be her stay. We ask that you strengthen her, To know and do your will, That in the endless ag

“There is no perfect country; and to speak out against what you believe is wrong in a nation does not mean that you are any less patriotic than the citizen who tolerates wrong. The true patriot takes this view: ‘My country right, to keep it right; if wrong, to set it right.’” (Leroy Brownlow) As a democratic republic with a capitalistic foundation, the United States of America has reaped tremendous blessings since its birth as a nation almost 250 years ago. As stated in the D

Incorporating a long-term historical perspective into the analysis of current processes or events is often helpful but is frequently ignored. On December 18, 2009, the Wall Street Journal published a Houses of Worship article, “Winning Not Just Hearts but Minds”, by Jonathan Fitzgerald. Mr. Fitzgerald seemed to suggest that the Christian evangelical faith is an experience-based movement, and, as such, is an intellectual in nature. His article also seemed to imply that evangel

by Cheryl Nester Wisdom can be defined as “the ability to live life skillfully”. It is needed in all areas of life, especially in the financial aspect. Financial health affects all facets of life: physical health, economic welfare, personal relationships, general reputation, future plans, hopes, and dreams. While having and making money is not the purpose of life (relationships are: with God, ourselves, and other people), having sufficient monetary resources to provide life’s

“Knowledge puffs up but love edifies.” (1Corinthians 8:1) At the heart of classical education is a clash of worldview. Classical education alone produces an intellectual, articulate, logical, but still depraved, man. The Greek (humanist) model of the fulfillment of man is knowledge. The Hebrew (Biblical) model of the fulfillment of man is relationship. As students in a classical Christian school learn, the goal of their learning must never be knowledge for knowledge’s sake. I

Where do single adults fit within the church’s ministry? Cheryl Orange Nester considers how churches can embrace, support, and minister to believers through every season of singleness.

When several unusual stones arrive bearing the master architect’s seal, the builders learn an important lesson about purpose, belonging, and trusting the designer’s greater plan.

“Master Artist” celebrates the beauty revealed through words and paintings while honoring the divine Creator who inspires every artistic gift.