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Editor’s Word: Remember to Care

Jeffrey Baldwin was an innocent 5-year-old boy who died from septic shock and bacterial pneumonia caused by prolonged starvation. This happened while he was in the care of his grandmother and her common-law husband. Jeffrey’s case has been called... Continue Reading »

Why Literacy Matters for the Church - August 2014

Outside the Walls: Why Literacy Matters for the Church

I met a drug dealer named Chris in Great Falls who used to go to church. All the kids from the streets loved him. He knew the importance of reaching the next generation and spent time with them, especially... Continue Reading »

Great Commission - August 2014

Christian Worldview and Apologetics: The Great Commission for Us

There are certain Bible verses most evangelical Christians know. There’s John 3:16. Who doesn’t know about how God so loved the world? The mere mention of John 3:16 brings “amens,” fells giants and ends all theological debate. Genesis 1:1... Continue Reading »

Comic Belief - August 2014

Comic Belief: Leave It to Beaver

A college president friend of mine called and asked me, “Do you believe in free speech?” I said, “Yes.” He said, “Good. Do you believe in education?” I said, “Yes.” He said, “Good. I want you to make a... Continue Reading »

Wholly Healthy - August 2014

Wholly Healthy: Can Grandmother Be Admitted?

So you take your grandmother to the hospital. She fell and has severe back pain. After a long, exhausting ER visit, it turns out she doesn’t have any broken bones. Nevertheless, she just can’t seem to stand up without... Continue Reading »

Where Should I Send My Kids to School - August 2014

Where Should I Send My Kids to School?

Pastor, where should I send my kids to school? As pastor to many young families, I get this question quite often, and I think it’s a question well worth asking. I also believe a pastor must be very wise... Continue Reading »

Sunday Dinner - Layered Lettuce Salad

Sunday Dinner: Layered Lettuce Salad

Every household and every restaurant serves them. People living alone or large families serve them. Some say green “salat” — others say mixed salad, fresh salad, tossed salad, garden salad, etc. Regardless of the name you use, this dish... Continue Reading »

What Is the Purpose of School - August 2014

What Is the Purpose of School?

It is possible to go to a school and not receive a very good education, and it is also possible to be educated without the formality of school. What is the purpose of school? The short answer is to... Continue Reading »

In Your Interest: Reverse Mortgage

There are a lot of commercials on television regarding reverse mortgages. They are promoted as a great way for homeowners with little or no debt on their home to be able to supplement their income for the rest of... Continue Reading »

Outside the Walls - Responsibility of Freedom

Outside the Walls: The Responsibility of Freedom

Her fingers slowly tied the yellow ribbon around the wire fence. It was a ritual she had done every morning, month after month, as she walked in the early morning around the farm. The field was glistening with morning... Continue Reading »

Wholly Healthy - July 2014

Wholly Healthy: We All Need More Sleep

I have spent a great deal of my career working at night and sleeping during the day. At one point, I worked full-time night shifts for roughly seven years. Near the end of that adventure, my wife, Jan, said,... Continue Reading »

Last Word - Faith and Freedom

From the Editor: Faith and Freedom

Can a Christian also be patriotic? I am a Christian and a patriot. I love Christ Jesus and I love America. It is possible to love God and country. Michael Bryant, dean of the School of Christian Studies at... Continue Reading »