To the avid sports’ fan, the phrase “home field advantage” carries with it a special meaning. Since the home field part of it speaks for itself, let us consider why playing at home is an advantage. Here are three advantages of playing sporting events on the home field. First of all, the familiarity of playing at home means that there are no … [Read more...] about Draw Nigh to God in Relationships
Bible
MEANING MEANT!
[05/23/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] Sometimes in a Bible discussion a passage is read and the question is asked, “What does that say (or mean) to you?” Perhaps this could be viewed as an urging to take what is being read personally, which is definitely what we ought to do. Rather than reading the Scriptures while thinking only of how they might apply to others, there is the … [Read more...] about MEANING MEANT!
The Narrow Gate
School is hard. Sure, it’s hard to study, especially if you struggle to focus as much as I do. However, I’m talking about the social pressures of school that are really hard along with the pressure that can be felt in the world today. I remember when I was in high school, there was a time when I realized that my best friends were not true friends of mine. It was incredibly … [Read more...] about The Narrow Gate
We Love Our Teens!
From TFT, Feb 2002 (Edited Mar 2023) “A fifteen year old shot and killed his teacher today. . . .” This quote and other similar quotes have been heard over and over again. Are we losing our teens to Satan? Do they have idle hands? What are we teaching these kids today? Our young people are under constant attack by Satan and the temptation that oozes from him. I believe … [Read more...] about We Love Our Teens!
Power of Words
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.” - Proverbs 25:11 How powerful is a single word? A single word, a single sentence or phrase can bring a great measure of peace, happiness and joy, or a terror of anger, or perhaps deep sadness and depression. The Bible explains how Jesus treated people with love, compassion, kindness, forgiveness, and … [Read more...] about Power of Words
