By Brian Jennings What should I do when I suspect something is wrong with a child? When my youngest daughter told us she had a headache, cough, and runny nose, we figured she’d caught the cold that was going around. But when we saw her bouncing on a toy and showing no signs of illness, […]
By Lindsey Bell Minister Returns to Pulpit After Alcohol Addiction Last summer Perry Noble was removed from his position as pastor of NewSpring Church in South Carolina because of his addiction to alcohol and soon thereafter he began receiving treatment. Though some claimed he should have taken more time off from the ministry, Noble didn’t […]
By David Faust Jonah sloshed around in a fish’s stomach for three days. Have you spent some time there as well? Maybe you’re stuck in a dead-end job, a long-term illness, or a messy family situation. Perhaps you’re frustrated with your church, torn between the impulse to move on and your commitment to stay and […]
By Dr. Mark Scott God is so high that he can help us when we feel so low. In fact only God can help us when we are in what John Bunyan called the “slough of despond” (Pilgrim’s Progress). The preserving love of God is what came to the rescue of Jonah at his literal […]
By Lindsey Bell Depression as Damaging to the Heart as Cholesterol and Obesity A study found that depression is as damaging to the heart as high cholesterol and obesity. The researchers knew beforehand that four factors greatly increased a person’s risk of cardiovascular disease: smoking, high blood pressure, cholesterol, and obesity. They didn’t know how […]
