The Bible consistently warns about being divisive. In Proverbs 6:16-19 it says God hates those who sow “discord among brothers."

It’s important for churches to strive for peace with one another. How can we maintain our autonomous nature and work together?

The Ten Commandments are foundational to Judeo-Christian ethics. These ten commands have profoundly shaped Western moral and legal...

Several times a week I am contacted by individuals trying to recover from a divorce. Misty and I have spent the last four years trying to...

There’s nothing new about the fact that Christians are a polarizing group of people. What are the most frequent criticisms of Christians?

Human personality is a complex and fascinating subject, with countless theories and models attempting to explain its intricacies. One...

There should be no doubt in your mind, Jesus is Coming! We live in a time when many people are concerned about the second coming of...

Chronic stress poses significant dangers to our overall well-being. It can wreak havoc on our physical health, increasing the risk of...

Parental alienation is a term used to describe a process where one parent tries to cause a child to reject, fear, or avoid contact with...



The holidays. A time for twinkling lights, rosy cheeks, festive cheer, neatly wrapped presents, fresh baked cookies, and many other...

A BOOK REVIEW OF BEYOND TECHNIQUE IN SOLUTION-FOCUSED THERAPY: WORKING WITH EMOTIONS AND THE THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP BY EVE LIPCHIK (by Misty Reynolds) If you have interest in learning more about the concept and process of providing solution focused therapy to clients, it is my pleasure to recommend Beyond Technique in Solution Focused Therapy: Working with Emotions and the Therapeutic Relationship by Eve Lipchik. This book is filled not only with instruction regarding the c

It’s time for change. Real change. In Foley (Alabama), things got very close to home… Way too close. Our own high school was locked down...

What do you see when you look at 2024? Thoughts of a new year are often filled with hope, excitement, or sometimes apprehension. Maybe you are expecting big changes such as having a child or a new job search or a move. Sometimes we are filled with apprehension about our own or a loved one’s health issues. Many people make resolutions, New Year’s resolutions which cause the gym to be crowded in January and February and that type of thing. Weight Watchers probably has its highe

The gift of hearing is incredible. I love to sit and listen to music, especially Christian hymns. On Sunday mornings, my husband and I enjoy listening and singing along to acapella gospel songs in preparation for worship just a couple of hours later. It is also a wonderful thing to be able to learn and gain wisdom from presentations in church, Bible classes, education, podcasts, and work. Our ears no doubt perform important service to us. Jesus said “ He who has ears to hear,

Have you ever stopped and looked around you? Have you ever inventoried your life and actually taken note of the people whom you spend most of your time talking and dining and hanging out together? We all know they say that raising kids takes a village, and believe me, as a single parent of twins for over a decade, I can attest to this. But I am here to tell you that “adulting” also requires people around you who support and encourage you and are there for you when life goes r

Without the Holy Spirit of God, and the conviction He provides man through the Word of God, conversion is unlikely. Consider the story...

In the Fall of 2015, after a series of tests, it was determined that I needed gall bladder surgery. I have had many surgeries and...

The Bible really has a lot to say about the Holy Spirit. I hope you’ve picked up on that in our blogs this year. Previously we’ve talked...

Paul has no issues being bold! In his boldness he urges the churches of Galatia to walk by the Spirit. Listen to what he said to them in...