Understanding What Forgiveness Is Not

by Dane Massey    (Dane Massey is the former Pastor of Mulvane Christian Church. He is now in ministry in Houston, Texas.)      Last week we talked about forgiveness. Today let’s look at what forgiveness is not.    Forgiveness is not letting the other person off the hook. It is taking them off our hook …

How Drinking More Water Improves Health

by Dictionary Scoop    Drinking enough water every day is crucial, and as time goes by it becomes even more important.    Adults over the age of 60, for example, are at increased risk of dehydration due to natural drops in thirst levels and changes in body composition. While everyone’s hydration requirements differ depending on …

Prevailing Prayer Is Free, But It Will Cost You

by Dane Massey      (Dane Massey is the former Pastor of Mulvane Christian Church. He is now in ministry in Houston, Texas.)      Matthew Henry said, “When God intends great mercy for His people, He sets them a-praying.”     Indeed, when God wants anything accomplished in His kingdom, He moves men to pray. God is …

A Difference Between Grumbling, Complaining

by Kevin Burton    There is a right way and a wrong way to bring our concerns to God, according to a Christian social worker.    Laura Kuehn, LCSW, writing on the website cornerstonesforparents.com, points to the book of Joel in drawing a distinction between grumbling and complaining.    This is a passage from Joel …