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Forgiveness and Love
Bob Richards, the former pole-vault champion, shares a moving story about a skinny young boy who loved football with all his heart. Practice after practice, he eagerly gave... Read On!
What's Love Got to do with it?
Forgiveness and Love
Dear friends, since God loved us that much, we surely ought to love each other. (I John 4:11) It's kinda sad when you think about it. We only have one day out of the entire... Read On!
Devil Got Your Tongue?
Forgiveness and Love
And I tell you this, that you must give an account on judgment day of every idle word you speak. (Matthew 12:36) You probably remember an old proverb that went... Read On!
Which Father Knows Best?
God
"You are doing the things your own father does. We are not illegitimate children," they protested. "The only Father we have is God himself." Jesus said to... Read On!
 










9 Out of 10 People Say What? (Evangelism and Witnessing)
Did you check out the AOL survey last week? If not, you missed a pretty interesting set of statistics: What is the key to getting into heaven? Living a good life....More!

A Message You Can't Afford to Miss (Commitment and Integrity)
I have to admit that sometimes following God puts me in the middle of some very strange circumstances. Today for example, I had several different options going as far as...More!

A New Year's Prayer Solution (Commitment and Integrity)
Teach us to make the most of our time, so that we may grow in wisdom. (Psalm 90:12) Are you two-faced? Maybe we all are at some point. But did you know that the word...More!

A Patriot for God (Country)
So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. (John 8:36) To most people, it's just a bunch of scribbled lines on an old piece of parchment under a glass...More!

A Quarter For Jesus? (Commitment and Integrity)
I recently read about a pastor who moved to Houston, Texas. Some weeks after he arrived, he had occasion to ride the bus from his home to the downtown area. When he sat...More!

A Story with a Point (Forgiveness and Love)
A young lady was relating an experience that she had in a seminary class with her teacher; we'll call him Brother Smith. She said that Brother Smith was known for his...More!

All Fired Up (God)
"God said to Moses, "I AM who I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: I AM has sent me to you.'" (Exodus 3:14) Moses was terrified....More!

All in the Family (Comfort and Encouragement)
And all who have been united with Christ in baptism have been made like him. There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male or female. For you are all...More!

All You Need is Love (Forgiveness and Love)
"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love...More!

Amazing Grace (Forgiveness and Love)
One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to come to his home for a meal, so Jesus accepted the invitation and sat down to eat. A certain immoral woman heard he was there and...More!

American Idolater (Society)
I think it's official now- if not obvious at the very least. We are living in one of the most affluent cultures in the history of the world. Americans these days love to...More!

Are You A BB Head? (Growth and Maturity)
And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. (Matthew 16:18) I once heard a story...More!

Are You in the Lord's Army? (Commitment and Integrity)
I may never march in the infantry, Ride in the cavalry, Shoot the artillery. I may never zoom o'er the enemy, But I'm in the Lord's army. Yes, sir! I'm...More!

Ashes, Ashes, We All Fall Down (Comfort and Encouragement)
I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come...More!

Back to the Bible (Prayer and Study)
I know how it is...from the moment you open your eyes until you shut them at bedtime you have interruption after interruption. Let's face it- we all are busy. Yet that...More!

Bad Company (Purity and Relationships)
"Do not be misled. Bad company corrupts good character." (I Corinthians 15:33) They influence your speech, dress, and mannerisms. They are your constant...More!

Bah Humbug! (Comfort and Encouragement)
So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit...More!

Been Chopping Too Hard? (Prayer and Study)
One man challenged another to an all-day wood chopping contest. The challenger worked very hard, stopping only for a brief lunch break. The other man had a...More!

Been Walked On? (Forgiveness and Love)
But the Master said to him, "I know you Pharisees burnish the surface of your cups and plates so they sparkle in the sun, but I also know your insides are maggoty...More!

Beware The Bear (Growth and Maturity)
"The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you." (Romans 16:20) The arctic polar bear is the...More!

Beware the Mule (Forgiveness and Love)
I've read that when a group of thoroughbred horses face attack from an outside enemy, they get together in a circle facing each other- then they kick out at the attackers...More!

Beyond the Pole (Prayer and Study)
I don't know about you, but I don't believe everything I read (except what I write, of course). The mainstream manipulative media machine would have you believe that this...More!

Busyness Bashed The Believer (Prayer and Study)
"Be silent, and know that I am God!" (Pslam 46:10) Ever find yourself saying to people: "My schedule is crazy right now"? How about:...More!

Butterfly Misses (Prayer and Study)
There was this experiment that some 'bug people' did with some butterflies that was pretty intriguing. They took a male butterfly and gave him two choices (kinda like a...More!

Chasing The Wind (Purpose)
"Are you so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort?" (Galatians 3:3) If someone asked you...More!

Cheater! (Commitment and Integrity)
So you testify that you approve of what your forefathers did; they killed the prophets, and you build their tombs. (Luke 11:48) They were the kind of people that you...More!

Check Your Watch (Comfort and Encouragement)
When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom...More!

Christian Cover Ups (Commitment and Integrity)
"The eyes of the LORD search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him..." (II Chronicles 16:9a) In Basel,...More!

Christian Life: Flat as a Pancake? (Growth and Maturity)
"But many who are first will be last; and the last, first." (Matthew 19:30) A mother was preparing pancakes for her 5-year-old son Kevin and...More!

Christian Turtles And Believer Bunnies (Growth and Maturity)
"...yet one thing I do, forgetting what lies behind and reaching forwrad to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of...More!

Christians Of Courage And Compassion (Purpose)
In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise-- in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? (Psalm 56:10-11) On September 11, a...More!

Christmas Cookies (Growth and Maturity)
This time of year, I generally start what I call the "Christmas Chow Down". I'm pretty sure that my body thinks that we are headed for a nuclear winter where no...More!

Clean Waste (Commitment and Integrity)
I'm not sure exactly why I do it. I suppose it's the 'right' thing to do, and if I didn't, someone might call the authorities- then I'd be in big trouble. Of course I'm...More!

Clueless (Prayer and Study)
There's an old Chinese proverb that goes something like this: He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; He who does not ask a question remains a fool...More!

Columbine (Persecution)
Five years ago today, my life was absolutely turned upside down. Life as I knew it would never be the same again... On the morning of April 20, 1999 I had not...More!

Columbine Crossroads (Commitment and Integrity)
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." (II Timothy 4:7) It was just another dry and sunny summer day in...More!

Consume (Commitment and Integrity)
"One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the...More!

Crab Grabbing (Commitment and Integrity)
The serpent was clever, more clever than any wild animal GOD had made. He spoke to the Woman: "Do I understand that God told you not to eat from any tree in the...More!

Crybabies (Comfort and Encouragement)
The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their cry (Psalm 34:15) Why do infants cry? A Spanish electronics engineer has invented a...More!

Da Bomb (Evangelism and Witnessing)
" I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes..." (Romans 1:16) Of course the gospel...More!

Dangerous Duplicity (Commitment and Integrity)
So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall! (I Corinthians 10:12) His resume as a follower of Jesus was really quite impressive. He...More!

Dead End (Commitment and Integrity)
I knew it didn't look quite right. On my side of the highway were cars going one way, on the other side cars going the other way- but in between was a vehicle that was...More!

Dead Sea Christians (Evangelism and Witnessing)
He who believes in me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water. (John 7:38) The Dead Sea is not one of the desired...More!

Desperately Seeking You (Forgiveness and Love)
For people can't come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them to me, and at the last day I will raise them from the dead. (John 6:44) John Powell, a...More!

Devil Got Your Tongue? (Forgiveness and Love)
And I tell you this, that you must give an account on judgment day of every idle word you speak. (Matthew 12:36) You probably remember an old proverb that...More!

Disciple Now? (Commitment and Integrity)
Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For...More!

Do Something! (Evangelism and Witnessing)
A recent survey found that 77% of Americans believe in Heaven, and 76% say their chances of going to heaven are good or excellent. Apparently, our job of evangelism is...More!

Do You Believe That? (Evangelism and Witnessing)
At Dare 2 Share our goal is to train and equip teens to better communicate the gospel. We desire to evangelize a generation to evangelize the world! Therefore, I want to...More!

Do you hear what I hear? (Other)
In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (Luke 2:1-8) (This was the first census that took place...More!

Does God Think I'm A Fool? (Growth and Maturity)
"But God said to him, `You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?' "This is how it...More!

Dog Faced (Evangelism and Witnessing)
A glad heart makes a happy face; a broken heart crushes the spirit. (Proverbs 15:13) Long ago in a small, far away village, there was place known as the House of...More!

Don't be a Rolling Stone (Growth and Maturity)
"You have clothed yourselves with a brand-new nature that is continually being renewed as you learn more and more about Christ, who created this new nature within...More!

Don't Believe The Lies (Purity and Relationships)
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable 'if anything is excellent or...More!

Don't Grow Up (Other)
Has it happened to you yet? If it has, you'll know what I'm talking about. If it hasn't, you should be glad- and try to make sure it doesn't. I'm talking about being bit...More!

Don't Use the Force (Evangelism and Witnessing)
"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the...More!

Doubting Thomas (Prayer and Study)
Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe." (John 20:27) I...More!

Dream On (Commitment and Integrity)
"You'll be on your way up! You'll be seeing great sights! You'll join the high fliers Who soar to high heights." -Dr. Seuss, Oh the Places...More!

Drinking Problem (Prayer and Study)
Jesus replied, "People soon become thirsty again after drinking this water. But the water I give them takes away thirst altogether. It becomes a perpetual spring...More!

Famous Last Words (Evangelism and Witnessing)
Then there was the time that the Risen Savior played a little game of hide and seek with the two depressed guys who were leaving Jerusalem (Luke 24). Oh yeah, He...More!

Feeble Followers (Prayer and Study)
Physical exercise has some value, but spiritual exercise is much more important, for it promises a reward in both this life and the next. (I Timothy 4:8) Most of us...More!

Feeling Discouraged? (Comfort and Encouragement)
Too often in our lives we experience the hurt of discouragement and rejection.So often we feel as though nothing else could possibly go wrong, and then it does... You...More!

Feeling Sheepish? (Comfort and Encouragement)
"I will never fail you. I will never forsake you." (Hebrews 13:5) If the Christian life is anything, it is a series of ups and downs. Doesn't it...More!

Firestarter (Forgiveness and Love)
I read the other day about a Romanian teenager who torched his new car because he was angry after failing his driving test. Adrian Mocsani, 17, had been given the...More!

Forget Feeling Forsaken (Comfort and Encouragement)
One of the 'hats' I wear here at Dare 2 Share is that of a counselor. I receive e-mails every week from students who are demonized and downtrodden, sinful and sorrowful....More!

Forget First Aid (Comfort and Encouragement)
After an accident, a woman stepped forward and began to help the victim. She was pushed aside by a man who announced, "I've had a course in first aid and I'm...More!

Forgive and Forget? (Forgiveness and Love)
What is forgiveness anyway? Why must we forgive? What does it truly mean to forgive someone who has hurt us deeply? Consider this illustration about a man named Tomas...More!

Forgiveness a Phone Call Away? (Forgiveness and Love)
For there is only one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and people. He is the man Christ Jesus. (I Timothy 2:5) So I'm browsing through the newspaper one...More!

Frogs And Depression (Growth and Maturity)
"But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us and to cleanse us from every wrong." (I John 1:9) There once was a...More!

From the Goo to the Zoo to You? (Evangelism and Witnessing)
"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." (Genesis 1:1) "...the LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into...More!

Funeral Ready Believers (Commitment and Integrity)
The Lord's loved ones are precious to him; it grieves him when they die. (Psalm 116:15) As I slowly drove away from the memorial service, my mind was racing a...More!

Game On With God (Purpose)
And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice--the kind he will accept. When you think of...More!

Go for the Gold (Commitment and Integrity)
I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified. (I Corinthians...More!

God And The Seven Dwarves (Growth and Maturity)
"Do everything without complaining"- Paul I have an extremely deep theological question for you: what would God say to the Seven Dwarves? No really,...More!

God Has Some Questions (Commitment and Integrity)
Then the Lord spoke to Job out of the storm: "Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me." (Job 40:6-7) Several years back...More!

God's Got Mail (Prayer and Study)
Isn't it frustrating when you send an e-mail to a friend, only to have it returned as 'undeliverable mail'? Maybe the address changed, or you mistyped it. Either way, you...More!

God's View of the Game (Commitment and Integrity)
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so...More!

Going to Prison? (Forgiveness and Love)
I read about this doctor who died and didn't leave a bunch of money for his wife. She couldn't figure what happened to all his assets, so she checked back through his...More!

Gospel Ghost? (Evangelism and Witnessing)
Jesus said, "There was a certain rich man who was splendidly clothed and who lived each day in luxury. At his door lay a diseased beggar named Lazarus. As Lazarus...More!

Got Challenges? (Purpose)
I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. (II Timothy 4:7) There is a famous shoe company who's motto is: Just Do...More!

Got Health? (Prayer and Study)
Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will remain forever. (Matthew 25:34) The summertime sure can drain our bodies of essential nutrients. The heat,...More!

Got Milk? (Prayer and Study)
Someone once asked a very insightful question: "I wonder how old you would be if you didn't know how old you were?" How true is that? Don't we all know...More!

Got Peace? (Comfort and Encouragement)
There once was a King who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many artists tried. The King looked at all the pictures, but there were...More!

Got Prophecy? (The Bible)
We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty. (II...More!

Got School? (Growth and Maturity)
"Of making many books there is no end, and much study wearies the body. Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his...More!

Handling Holiday Unhappiness (Comfort and Encouragement)
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."...More!

Happiness Is... (Comfort and Encouragement)
One is happy as a result of one's own efforts, once one knows the necessary ingredients of happiness - simple tastes, a certain degree of courage, self-denial to a...More!

Having a Bad Day? (Comfort and Encouragement)
The Lord was with him; and whatever he did, the Lord made it prosper. (Genesis 39:23) Sometimes I think I have the perfect plan for my day. In my mind's eye I...More!

He Dropped The Ball (Other)
I really can't remember a time in my life when I wasn't a Los Angeles Lakers fan. Of course when I was growing up everyone was either a Lakers fan or a Celtics fan- I'm...More!

Hell is for Real (Evangelism and Witnessing)
"If anyone's name was not found within the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire." (Revelation 20:15) Hell...the final frontier...the...More!

Help is on the Way (Comfort and Encouragement)
Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. (Luke 22:31,32) Unfortunately, just like in the...More!

Here Comes The Judge (Prayer and Study)
I recently read a story about an engineer who was giving evidence in court about an accident he had witnessed. Judge: "How far away do you think you were from...More!

His Light Shone Bright (Commitment and Integrity)
He described himself as a 'happy pagan'...which to me means that he really never had an 'extreme' conversion experience. No reoccurring nightmares of hellfire and...More!

Hole Thing (Growth and Maturity)
"Hole Ting." That's what my two-year-old says. He has developed the habit of wanting it all. My wife will often offer him a spoonful of food from...More!

Holy Stalking (Purpose)
Someone is looking for you. No, don't bother turning around looking, because you won't be able to see who it is. But someone is there, that someone is not giving up...More!

Home Sweet Home? (Purity and Relationships)
Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife. (Proverbs 1:17) I love Chinese food. In fact, I think it loves me too. What other...More!

Hot Line to Heaven (Prayer and Study)
"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful." (Colossians 4:2) Let's be honest, when someone mentions the subject of prayer, we don't...More!

How Could A Loving God Send Anyone To Hell? (God)
I get this all the time- perhaps you do to. It's an honest enough sounding question, and one that I think most people have considered at least once or twice. ...More!

How Much Am I Worth? (Purpose)
Not even a sparrow, worth only half a penny, can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it. And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don't be...More!

How the People of God Should Respond to a National Tragedy (Country)
September 11, 2001 now becomes a date that will be remembered as a devastating calamity to all Americans. The co-coordinated terrorist attack was a stab in the heart of...More!

How to Feel Better (Prayer and Study)
Ever been picked on? Ridiculed? Scorned? Most people have to some degree. Sometimes we probably deserve it- and that helps the sting a bit...but how about when you get...More!

I Argued With God (Growth and Maturity)
One day I was feeling sorry for myself (as I often do), so I decided to get into a debate with God. I made up a list of all the things that were wrong with my life, and...More!

I Beg Your Pardon (Forgiveness and Love)
"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." (Ephesians 4:32) Some time ago, I went on a two hour...More!

I Got Friends in High Places (Evangelism and Witnessing)
There shall by no means enter it anything that defiles . . . but only those . . . in the Lamb's Book of Life. (Rev. 21:27) Once I was at a conference in...More!

I Mail Dead People (Evangelism and Witnessing)
For the word of God is full of living power. It is sharper than the sharpest knife, cutting deep into our innermost thoughts and desires. It exposes us for what we really...More!

I Think So (Purity and Relationships)
"Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or...More!

I'm a Loser Baby (Comfort and Encouragement)
In his book, In the Grip of Grace, Max Lucado tells of his boyhood days when he and his friends would gather on the street each afternoon to play football. One dad in the...More!

Ignorance is Not Bliss (Comfort and Encouragement)
So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee. Nevertheless I am continually with thee. (Psalm 73:22-23) In World War II, the Russians came up with...More!

Imagine the Magi (Worship)
I've heard this a few times in various versions, but the basic idea is the same: "One definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and...More!

In Remembrance of Me (Other)
My Dearest Child, It seems that lately we have drifted apart. Activities, friends, and jobs have crowded our time together out of your schedule. I feel that perhaps...More!

Is God On The Phone? (Growth and Maturity)
"And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified." (Romans 8:30) Caller ID might be...More!

Is Hell Full? (Evangelism and Witnessing)
For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins....More!

Is Your Life A Mad Dash? (Purpose)
How do you know what will happen tomorrow? For your life is like the morning fog--it's here a little while, then it's gone. (James 4:14) The Dash -...More!

It's About Time (Purpose)
After all, we didn't bring anything with us when we came into this world, and we certainly cannot carry anything with us when we die. (I Timothy 6:7) My...More!

Jabez Revisited (Prayer and Study)
"Little children, guard yourselves from idols." (I John 5:21) As you obviously already know, Jabez is sweeping the nation. Now we have websites,...More!

Jesus Freak (Persecution)
"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your...More!

Jesus Hates Sin, This I Know (Growth and Maturity)
"Thou hatest wickedness." (Psalm 45:7) Perhaps most of us picture Jesus as a meek and mild man who was unassuming as a bunny rabbit. The media has long...More!

Jesus In The House (Purpose)
Once there was an elderly carpenter was ready to retire. One day he told his boss of his plans to leave the house-building business and live a more leisurely life with...More!

Jewish Wrap? (Commitment and Integrity)
But I have this complaint against you. You don't love me or each other as you did at first! (Revelation 2:4) Ever hear of tefillin? No, it's not the stuff...More!

Just Another Sunday? (Evangelism and Witnessing)
Yesterday I rented a movie at the local video store. The guy at the counter said: "Enjoy your movie, it's due back Sunday before noon." So I asked:...More!

Left Behind, or Right Behind? (Growth and Maturity)
"Looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of . . . Jesus Christ." (Titus 2:13) Once I dropped a $20 bill. It was a windy day, so the minute it...More!

Legalism Is For Losers (Forgiveness and Love)
"For you ignore God's specific laws and substitute your own traditions." (Mark 7:8) This is what Jesus said to the religious folks of his day who...More!

Let's Get This Party Started! (Comfort and Encouragement)
Passing along, Jesus saw a man at his work collecting taxes. His name was Matthew. Jesus said, "Come along with me." Matthew stood up and followed him. Later...More!

Let's God-Size It (Evangelism and Witnessing)
One day a little boy strolled casually up to his mother and asked: "Mommy, just how big is God?" "Bigger than everything, son" she replied. ...More!

Let's Skip Church (Commitment and Integrity)
Some people have gotten out of the habit of meeting for worship, but we must not do that. We should keep on encouraging each other, especially since you know that the...More!

Letter From A Friend (Purpose)
Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. (I Peter 5:8) Hey Christian - I saw you...More!

Life Is Like A Bowl Of Peanuts (Purity and Relationships)
At eighty years young, it was getting harder for Walter to take care of himself so his family decided that a nursing home for the aged would be the best place for him. ...More!

Life Worth Living (Evangelism and Witnessing)
"For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mothers womb I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I...More!

Listen Up (Prayer and Study)
Did you hear the story about the Native American and his friend? They were in downtown New York City, walking near Times Square in Manhattan. It was during the noon...More!

Look Both Ways Before Crossing (Prayer and Study)
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the...More!

Look Familiar? (Purpose)
There's just something about Wile E. Coyote that you have to love. Remember him? He's the coyote in the Roadrunner cartoons who is forever trying to catch that lightning...More!

Look! (Worship)
When all the people who had gathered to witness this sight saw what took place, they beat their breasts and went away. But all those who knew him, including the women...More!

Majority Rules! (Commitment and Integrity)
"Why?" Pilate demanded. "What crime has he committed?" But the crowd only roared the louder, "Crucify him!" (Matthew 27:23) I guess...More!

Make Your Mark (Prayer and Study)
"Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth." (2 Timothy...More!

Many Roads to God (Evangelism and Witnessing)
Dear God, It's O.K. that you made different religions, but don't you get mixed up sometimes? – Arnold (age 10) Cute kid. Bad information. Somewhere along...More!

Maximizing Memorial Day (Country)
The first thing I want you to do is pray. Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know. Pray especially for rulers and their governments to rule well so we can...More!

Meant to Live (Purpose)
Do you ever wonder why you exist? It is so easy to get caught up in the normal routine of your everyday life. It is easy wander aimlessly, without much direction, hopes...More!

Meet the Beetles (Commitment and Integrity)
So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall! ( I Corinthians 10:12) No doubt, I am a very blessed individual. I have the extreme...More!

Mirror Mirror on the Wall (Comfort and Encouragement)
"...we are more than conquerors through him who loved us." (Romans 8:37) We just can't help it- everyday at some point we look in the mirror. To some it...More!

Must See T.V.? (Prayer and Study)
Fix your thoughts on what is true and honorable and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy...More!

Name Your Animal (Commitment and Integrity)
"Am I my brother's keeper?" (Genesis 4:9) A rat looked through a crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife opening a package. What food might it...More!

New Year's Riskolutions (Purpose)
1 The LORD said to Moses, 2 "Send some men to explore the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the Israelites. From each ancestral tribe send one of its...More!

No Fear (Other)
So I've spent the past few weeks on an extremely frustrating and complicated internet journey in an attempt to find out the true roots of Halloween. After all, I have two...More!

Nobody Loves Me (Comfort and Encouragement)
"I have loved you with an everlasting love..." (Jeremiah 31:3) Notice the strange combination of wording in this verse? It's not "I will love...More!

Not so Super Sunday (Commitment and Integrity)
With God we will gain the victory, and he will trample down our enemies. (Psalm 60:12) In the end, there was only one city that was happy about the whole...More!

O Scary Night (Evangelism and Witnessing)
That night some shepherds were in the fields outside the village, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance...More!

One Nation; Under Who? (Country)
Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw...More!

Overcoming an Overwhelmed Heart (Comfort and Encouragement)
"When my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the Rock that is higher than I." (Psalm 61:2) In light of recent events and the confusion of the past few...More!

Party On? (Evangelism and Witnessing)
Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, singing: "To him who sits on the throne and to the...More!

Partytime (God)
Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. This made the Pharisees and teachers of religious law complain that he was associating...More!

Peace on Earth? (Comfort and Encouragement)
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men....More!

Persecution University (Persecution)
"...everyone who wants to live a godly life will be persecuted." (II Timothy 3:12) This is the time of year for graduation. Students are proudly walking...More!

Persuading 101 (Evangelism and Witnessing)
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad. Since,...More!

Picking Up the Broken Pieces (Comfort and Encouragement)
It has now been over a week since the September 11 tragedy assailed our beloved nation. Perhaps the dreamlike characteristics of that dreadful day are starting to wane,...More!

Pig Out! (Purpose)
It hasn't been often, but there have been a few times when I have been called a pig. Not so much for poor bathing behaviors- rather the condition of my room, my car, etc....More!

Please, No More Changes! (Comfort and Encouragement)
"I am the Lord, I change not." (Malachi 3:6) There is a word in the English language that oftentimes causes people to worry. It is a word that characterizes...More!

Pooh-itis (Evangelism and Witnessing)
Pooh: "Did you fall into the river, Eeyore?" Eeyore: "Silly of me, wasn't it?" Pooh: "Is the river uncomfortable this morning?" ...More!

Prayer 101 (Prayer and Study)
"When you pray, don't babble on and on as people of other religions do. They think their prayers are answered only by repeating their words again and again. Don't...More!

Put Down the Burger and Look Up (Country)
The first thing I want you to do is pray. Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know. Pray especially for rulers and their governments to rule well so we can...More!

Put on Your Nikes! (Comfort and Encouragement)
I am writing to you who are young because you have won your battle with Satan. (I John 2:13) I recently attended a D.C Talk concert where Kevin Mac and his band did...More!

Put Your Coat On (Prayer and Study)
"For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer..." (I Peter 3:12) One night I had the strangest dream...I...More!

Rats! (Comfort and Encouragement)
Why be like the pagans who are so deeply concerned about these things? Your heavenly Father already knows all your needs, and he will give you all you need from day to...More!

Ready to Go? (Comfort and Encouragement)
But now he (Jesus) has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of himself. Just as man is destined to die once, and after...More!

Recipe for a Happy Father's Day (Forgiveness and Love)
Bob Richards, the former pole-vault champion, shares a moving story about a skinny young boy who loved football with all his heart. Practice after practice, he eagerly...More!

Remember? (Growth and Maturity)
Of course you remember where you were and what you were doing on September 11, 2001...who doesn't? Gut wrenching news followed by heart breaking images. The American...More!

Roll the Bones (Evangelism and Witnessing)
Ever been talking to someone about your faith in Christ when suddenly he or she throws a stumper question at you? "How did Noah get all those animals on the...More!

S.O.S.! (Prayer and Study)
Some have strayed concerning the faith. (1 Timothy 6:21) In the early part of this century, an American ship was wrecked off the Sicily Isles near the coast...More!

Satan's Plan for America (Country)
Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance. (Psalm 33:12) I had this terrible dream in which I overheard Satan...More!

See Ya! (Commitment and Integrity)
Think you're having a bad day? I read this last week that thousands of commuters were left stranded in New York after a man got his hand stuck down a train toilet trying...More!

Send in the Calvary (Forgiveness and Love)
Quick as a bunny, the Easter season approaches. Lots of commotion, chocolate, and church services. What does all this mean? To some, it's one of two Sundays during...More!

Sleepy Saints (Prayer and Study)
But he did not know that the LORD had left him. (Judges 16:20) One afternoon I was in an intense meditation session on my couch. OK, I'll be honest- I was dozing...More!

Smile, God Loves You (God)
I think that God truly loves to hear the prayers of children- especially when they mess up. Have you ever read some of the bloopers that kids have made of the Lord's...More!

Sneaky Snakes (Growth and Maturity)
Now the serpent was the shrewdest of all the creatures the LORD God had made. "Really?" he asked the woman. "Did God really say you must not eat any of...More!

Sole Train! (Growth and Maturity)
"If you are kind only to your friends, how are you different from anyone else? Even pagans do that" -Jesus So perhaps you have gone to church for...More!

Sombody Else Can Do It (Commitment and Integrity)
"My food," said Jesus, "is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work. Do you not say, `Four months more and then the harvest'? I...More!

Someone is Watching You (Commitment and Integrity)
It starts with that really creepy feeling. A strange tingle on the back of your neck that eventually evolves into a full on chill that travels down your spine. Suddenly...More!

Sonshine (Comfort and Encouragement)
"Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but He has risen" (Luke 24:5-6) All around this nation the signs of life are returning to...More!

Spiritual Packrats (Growth and Maturity)
"Search me, O God, and know my heart." (Psalm 139:23) Packrats...do you know any? No, they are not little furry creatures that are often seen with...More!

Spiritual Superbowl (Purpose)
The old sinful nature loves to do evil, which is just opposite from what the Holy Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are opposite from what the sinful...More!

Starlight, Starbright (Other)
"He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible,...More!

Sticks and Stones (Forgiveness and Love)
"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit...More!

Summertime Blues (Purpose)
You've probably never heard of some guy named Milovan Djilas. Let me tell you a little bit about him. At one time he was one of Yugoslavia's top Marxists. When he was in...More!

Super-Size Spirituality (Prayer and Study)
Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it...More!

Support Your Local Youth Leader (Other)
A priest was walking along the corridor of the parochial school near the preschool wing when a group of little ones were trotting by on the way to the cafeteria....More!

Test for Echo (Purpose)
The way it was told to me went something like this: One fine spring day a father and his young son decide to go on a scenic hike in the majestic mountains near their...More!

That's Impossible! (Persecution)
The teacher asked her class what each wanted to become when they grew up. A chorus of responses came from all over the room: "A football player," said Jim. ...More!

The Aliens are Coming (Commitment and Integrity)
Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. (I Peter 2:11) When some of us hear...More!

The Bible And Self-Image (Growth and Maturity)
It's been said that 'all truth is God's truth'- I wonder if that is true? Actually, when it comes to psychology, that statement definitely applies. Because any counseling...More!

The Black Hole Within Us (Growth and Maturity)
"Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you." (John 14:27) I've always been fascinated by black holes....More!

The Devil Made You Do it? (Growth and Maturity)
For most of teenage America, school is back in session. Time to clean out crusty Christmas cobwebs from the cranium and jump back on the highway of higher education. So...More!

The Father's Love Letter (Forgiveness and Love)
My Child, You may not know me, but I know everything about you. (Psalm139:1) I know when you sit down and when you rise up. (Psalm 139:2) I am familiar with...More!

The First Star Trek (Worship)
Now it's the week after Christmas, and all through the nation, not many people are stirring because we're still on vacation. The presents have all been ripped open with...More!

The God Test (Growth and Maturity)
Seems like we all (at one time or another) have questions for God. "Why is life not fair? Where were you when I needed you? Why can't I win the lottery?" and so...More!

The Inheritance (Comfort and Encouragement)
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from...More!

The Lion Doesn't Sleep Tonight (Prayer and Study)
"Yes, I came face to face with a lion once. To make matters worse, I was alone and weaponless..." "Goodness! What did you do?" "What...More!

The Loveliness of Loneliness (Prayer and Study)
"Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed." (Mark 1:35) ...More!

The Luck of the Irish (Evangelism and Witnessing)
Just who did this guy think he was? He walked right up to people from a different background and culture and told them straight up that they were going to hell... Not...More!

The Man Behind The Lion (Purpose)
Forty years ago this week the world lost two men who changed the world around them. One man you have heard of, the other one you might have not. Interestingly enough, the...More!

The Meanist Mom in the World (Commitment and Integrity)
My son, . . . do not forsake the law of your mother. (Proverbs 6:20) I had the meanest mother in the whole world. While other kids ate candy for breakfast, I...More!

The Only True Failure is the Quitter (Persecution)
Since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart. (2 Corinthians 4:1) There was once a baseball player named Mick. In his...More!

The Pardon (Evangelism and Witnessing)
Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? (Matthew 19:16) He did it. He wasn't making any excuses either. He had gone to prison and...More!

The Popularity Conspiracy (Commitment and Integrity)
"Am I now trying to win the approval of men or God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of...More!

The Real Me? (Growth and Maturity)
The eyes of the LORD search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. (2 Chronicles 16:9) In my relationships with...More!

The Real Thanksgiving (Growth and Maturity)
Yes, they knew God, but they wouldn't worship him as God or even give him thanks. And they began to think up foolish ideas of what God was like. The result was that...More!

The Rock that Doesn't Roll (Comfort and Encouragement)
The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer. . Psalm 18:2 Perhaps you are feeling like you're having a tough week. Yet before you get too downcast, keep...More!

The Science Behind Santa (Other)
But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons....More!

The Secret To Happiness (Purpose)
A recent Calvin and Hobbes cartoon... Calvin: "I've found the secret to serenity and inner peace." Hobbes: looking very serious and interested. ...More!

The Sin of Tolerance (Evangelism and Witnessing)
At the very least I was discouraged, and at the worst I was shocked...According to two different (trustworthy) surveys, turns out a good many born again Christians...More!

The Sky is Falling (Society)
When you hear of wars and uprisings, keep your head and don't panic. This is routine history and no sign of the end." (Luke 21:9) Do you remember the story...More!

The Sounds of Silence (Growth and Maturity)
"My dear brothers, take note of this: everyone one should be quick to listen, slow to speak..." (James 1:19) "I'm sorry, what did you say...More!

The Test You Can't Skip (Purpose)
Your attention please...this is a test. This is only a test. Had this been an actual emergency, you would have been instructed where to tune for further information....More!

The Truth About Ken and Barbie (Purpose)
In 1950 the hot items for girls to play with was limited to two basic choices: paper dolls and small baby dolls. One day a woman named Ruth Handler watched as her...More!

The Truth About The Bible (Prayer and Study)
A father was approached by his small son, who told him proudly, "I know what the Bible means!" His father smiled and replied, "What do you mean, you...More!

The Truth Behind Psalm 23 (Comfort and Encouragement)
The LORD is my shepherd; Lonely? Feeling abandoned? You have a personal permanent relationship with the God of the universe! I have everything I need. Poor? Feeling...More!

The Voices in My Head (Growth and Maturity)
"Meditate in your heart upon your bed, and be still." (Psalm 4:4) I used to hate mornings. For some people, breaking up is hard to do- but for...More!

The War on the Church (Persecution)
"We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry...More!

The Way of the Cross (Commitment and Integrity)
"If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me." (Matthew 16:24, NASB) ...follow Me I heard this story...More!

Thumbs Up for Hell? (Forgiveness and Love)
Once there was a preacher who had succeeded in putting an elderly man to sleep by his long-winded sermon. He happened to notice the old gentleman snoozing away, so right...More!

Time to Chill? (Forgiveness and Love)
The pastor walks to the microphone and begins: "If there is one thing I cannot stand, it is people who let themselves get walked on. I mean, at some point in...More!

Tonic for Trials (Comfort and Encouragement)
"Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid." (Matthew 14:27) When we live in such a great place like America, we sometimes expect life to pretty much...More!

Touched by an Angel (Comfort and Encouragement)
"Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels." (Hebrews 13:2) If we could pull back the curtains of...More!

Tragic Birthday to Me (Comfort and Encouragement)
"Now there were some present at that time who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. Jesus answered, "Do you...More!

Train Your Brain (Comfort and Encouragement)
If your sinful nature controls your mind, there is death. But if the Holy Spirit controls your mind, there is life and peace. (Romans 8:6) You might not think so...More!

Trick or Truth (Evangelism and Witnessing)
During the years that I served as a Pastor of Student Ministries, I had a definite love/hate relationship with October. One the one hand, students were back in the swing...More!

Unfinished Business (Growth and Maturity)
We've all heard of the Apostle Peter. The big fisherman with the (sometimes) overzealous tongue who denied Christ three times in a public square. Yet not long after that...More!

VIRUS ALERT:ADVENT VIRUS (Other)
That night some shepherds were in the fields outside the village, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance...More!

Walk On (Other)
"Then he said to them all: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me." (Luke 9:23) STILL HE...More!

Warning: This Article is "R" Rated! (Other)
When I was 'under 17'- I remember looking up at all the "R" rated movies thinking, "how cool would that be to sneak in and get away with seeing a 'real'...More!

Water in the Desert (Commitment and Integrity)
"So I tell you, don't worry about everyday life--whether you have enough food, drink, and clothes. Doesn't life consist of more than food and clothing? Look at...More!

We Are Not Alone (Comfort and Encouragement)
You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. (I John 4:4) Oftentimes it seems...More!

Welcome Home (Purpose)
Shhhhhh! I have some information that Satan would dearly love to keep away from you. In fact, I think that understanding and applying what I'm about to tell you is one of...More!

What A Rush! (Prayer and Study)
But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. (Matthew 6:20) I remember (a...More!

What are you Laughing at? (Commitment and Integrity)
Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. James 4:9-10 Wait a...More!

What Would Patrick Say? (Commitment and Integrity)
Sunday, March 17th is St. Patrick's Day. So why am I bothering telling you so? For several reasons: I'm Irish I'm a Christian I'm tired of the misconceptions and...More!

What's Love Got to do with it? (Forgiveness and Love)
Dear friends, since God loved us that much, we surely ought to love each other. (I John 4:11) It's kinda sad when you think about it. We only have one day out of the...More!

When All Hell Breaks Loose (Persecution)
"For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual...More!

When Jesus Played Trivial Pursuit (Forgiveness and Love)
"He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God..." (Psalm 40:3) Sometimes I picture the religious leaders of Jesus' day as a group of...More!

When Paul Met Dr. Seuss (Prayer and Study)
[For my determined purpose is] that I may know Him [that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and...More!

Where are you God? (Comfort and Encouragement)
A speeding motorist was caught by radar from a police helicopter in the sky. An officer pulled him over and began to issue a traffic ticket. "How did you know I...More!

Where Are You Going? (Purpose)
I recently read about a US tourist whose trip through Bavaria ended with an unexpected visit to a supermarket. I guess many of us could accidentally walk into a grocery...More!

Where Have All The Bibles Gone? (Prayer and Study)
Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. (Mark 13:31) Only in America...can a pizza get to your house faster than an ambulance. Only...More!

Which Father Knows Best? (God)
"You are doing the things your own father does. We are not illegitimate children," they protested. "The only Father we have is God himself." Jesus...More!

Who Let The Dogs Out? (Growth and Maturity)
Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. Watch out for those dogs,...More!

Who Loves Ya Baby (Forgiveness and Love)
"Give me 100 men who love God and nothing else, who hate sin and nothing else, and I will change the world." - John Wesley I recently read a story...More!

Who Needs Prayer? (Prayer and Study)
Three preachers sat discussing the best positions for prayer while a telephone repairman worked nearby. "Kneeling is definitely best," claimed one. ...More!

Who Wants to be a Martyr? (Persecution)
As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed. "Don't be alarmed," he said....More!

Who's The Boss? (Other)
But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction - The Apostle Paul...More!

Who's the Christian Mole? (Forgiveness and Love)
The Lord hates . . . one who sows discord among brethren. (Proverbs 6:16,19) Ever see that television show called "The Mole"? The Mole? What is...More!

Whose Life is it Anyway? (Growth and Maturity)
For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. (Philippians 1:21) Take a few seconds and complete this sentence: For me, to live is _________ and to die is...More!

Why Mother's Day? (Other)
My son, obey your father's commands, don't neglect your mother's teaching. Keep their words always in your heart. Tie them around your neck. Wherever you walk, their...More!

Will the Real Love Please Stand Up? (Forgiveness and Love)
If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? (Matthew 5:46) And so the story goes that this priest...More!

Wimpy Worship? (Worship)
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into...More!

Word Up (Forgiveness and Love)
Think of ways to encourage one another to outbursts of love and good deeds. (Hebrews 10:24) Think hard for a minute, can you remember how many skinned knees or cuts...More!

Working At The Car Wash (Prayer and Study)
One evening, a member of the Dare 2 Share board had the privilege of leading his 7-year-old son to Christ. The next morning the little boy came down the stairs and said: ...More!

You Can Be Famous (Purpose)
Wouldn't it be great to be great? You know what I mean- a famous person, an extraordinary individual, a legend in your own time. And it wouldn't just be about the press...More!

You Could Learn a Lot from a Donkey (Commitment and Integrity)
"Crucify him!" they shouted. (Mark 15:13) O.K.- let's do an exercise in self-reflection for a moment. Think about the past few days, and how people's words...More!

You Don't Know Prayer (Prayer and Study)
"Pray without ceasing" (I Thessalonians 5:17) One Sunday in a Midwest city a young child was "acting up" during the morning worship hour. The...More!

You Love...What? (Growth and Maturity)
"Yes, He is very precious to you who believe" (1 Peter 2:7) I have three questions for you... What is precious to you? Perhaps that's not a word that...More!

You Made It (Comfort and Encouragement)
If we walk in the light as He Himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, His Son, cleanses us from all sin. (1 John 1:7) ...More!

You Won the Lottery (Commitment and Integrity)
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. (Ephesians 1:3) ...More!

You're Dreaming of What? (Prayer and Study)
"Be silent, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world." (Psalm 46:10) I suppose there...More!