15 Resolves for Maintaining Spiritual Balance in Severe Interpersonal Conflicts
Author: Jim Elliff

The pain of interpersonal conflict may seem too acute to bear. Sometimes we see these conflicts erupt suddenly among families, or between church members, or at work or school. They may involve serious allegations that tend to rip people apart in ways that seem irreparable. In these most severe ruptures of confidence, when the necrosis of sin is eating up the lives of those involved, is it possible to rise above and maintain a spiritual composure?    

31 Reasons Why Believers Should Give Thanks
Author: Susan Verstraete

1.      Because God is good. 1 Chronicles 16:34

35 Reasons Not To Sin
Author: Jim Elliff

1. Because a little sin leads to more sin.
2. Because my sin invites the discipline of God.
3. Because the time spent in sin is forever wasted.

A Ka-ching Thanksgiving
Author: Jim Elliff

There is one day that we as a nation, from our earliest history, have set aside to thank God for His blessings. The Pilgrim Fathers did not know that their first Thanksgiving Day would result in a national holiday celebrated for hundreds of years.

A 10 Point Theology for Getting Rid of Clutter
Author: Susan Verstraete

A friend of mine lost nearly everything she owned in a house fire. About a year later, I asked her about what she had learned through that trial. Looking back, she was surprised to remember all the people who expressed envy. “Don’t take this the wrong way,” they said, “but I really wish this would happen to me.”

A 12 Point Cure for Complaining
Author: Bill Izard

This could easily be used as a Bible study lesson and is especially helpful to keep in your Bible or on the fridge.

A Flick Filter for Christians
Author: Daryl Wingerd

As a Christian, how do you choose the movies you watch or permit your children to watch?

A Kind of Pleasing Pain
Author: Daryl Wingerd

Godly Discontentment in the Christian Life - "This is where godly discontentment comes in. No one will try to acquire something better if he is satisfied with what he has. This is what Jesus meant when He spoke of "those who hunger and thirst for righteousness" (Matthew 5:6). One who has plenty of water does not thirst, and one who has plenty of food does not hunger. To thirst is to recognize and feel an unpleasant lack of water. And to hunger is to recognize and feel an unpleasant lack of food. The point is, there is pain involved.

A Legacy of Faithfulness
Author: Fred Zaspel

Faithfulness in the service of Christ is a basic demand that our Lord has placed upon us all. We all have different abilities, but the basic demand is the same—use what opportunities and abilities you have for Christ. The results are likewise determined by God.

A Letter to a Sister Near Despair
Author: Susan Verstraete

Dear Sister in Christ,

I am so sorry that you feel overwhelmed. I’d venture to say that most believing women have experienced days in which we have to use all our will power just to get out of bed.  I know from personal experience how prolonged depression drains all the joy from life, but there is hope.