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In Case You Needed A Reason To Be A Christian Published on 16/11/2008

In today\'s secular world we learn that all religions are good, and that being \"spiritual\" is what is important. In reality, there is more to it than just being spiritual. That has become a buzz word. There is one true way and that is the way of the one true God and by following the teachings of his Son, Jesus Christ. There are many reasons to become a Christian. It really is a personal...

Why Christians Choose Monagomy Published on 16/11/2008

There are many in the secular world, and a growing segment of modern culture that would like for us to believe that it is not in mankind\'s nature to be monogamous. Society tells us that a man and a woman are not intended to mate for life. That switching from one partner to another is the norm, and it is part of our DNA, part of our animal instinct. This argument is flawed and not what the...

How To Stop A Dog From Digging Published on 16/07/2008

Are you a dog owner who has a problem with your dog digging holes in your yard or garden? If so, you're not alone. Fortunately for both you and your yard, this behavior can be corrected, just as it has for so many other dog owners. While it is difficult and discouraging when your dog digs holes in the yard, here you can learn how to stop a digging dog too. The first thing that needs to be...

How To Stop Dog Aggression Published on 09/07/2008

We all love our dogs. They are part of our family and we want them to be safe and happy. But, if you have an aggressive dog than you know that things are not well with your four legged family member. An aggressive dog is dangerous to you, other dogs, and other people and this can be very scary. You may have tried different methods to curb this aggression only to find yourself keeping your...

Why We Should Trust God Even When No One Is Looking Published on 02/07/2008

There's an amazing story from Joshua 7 that tells us we are to trust God even when no one is looking. It's the story of a man named Achan, who paid the ultimate price for thinking he can pull one over on God. And not only him but his entire family, and almost his entire nation. Here's the background: Israel has just entered the Land of Promise. They are standing before Jericho the first...

How To Stop Dog Barking Published on 02/07/2008

As we all know, dogs bark. In fact, barking is part of their very nature. For dogs, to bark comes as natural a behavior for them as it is for a bird to sing or for a frog to croak. However, a dog barking can become a very troublesome when the barking is goes persists with no signs of ever stopping. Most dogs will start to bark for normal, healthy reasons. This barking behavior can be...

Instead Of Worrying, Trust In The Lord Published on 22/05/2008

With so much conflict in the world today, and the rising food and fuel cost, it is easy to get caught up worrying about the future. It's everywhere you see to remind you. You cannot watch the news or read the paper without being reminded of the war in Iraq, Lebanon, and other crisis's like the recent earthquake in China, and the typhoon that ravaged Myanmar. It is all too easy to become...

Fiber, A Key To Managing Diabetes Published on 16/05/2008

One of the most important things that diabetics need to be aware of in their diet is their fiber intake. It may even be the second most important thing to focus on besides sugar intake. In fact, studies suggest that people with type 2 diabetes can lower their blood glucose significantly by increasing the amount of dietary fiber to exceed the amount recommended by the American Diabetes...

Honor Thy Mother On Mother's Day Published on 27/04/2008

With Mother's Day nearing, it is important for us to reflect on the Bible verse from Exodus 20:12, "Honor thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the lord thy God giveth thee." It is really important that we take the time to honor thy mother, and not just on Mother's day. It is so important that it is the Ten Commandments. The first four Commandments...

Reaching Out To Non-Christians Published on 16/04/2008

If you go to any Christian bookshop, or the Christian section in any bookstore, you will find books written by Christians, for Christians. While there is definitely value in that, it is not necessarily reaching out to those who are agnostic or may not be Christian. The question then becomes, what does it take to reach out to non-Christians and what can help to lead them to the Lord, Jesus...