May 2012
Too Young?
Think you are too young to do something significant? Don’t let that stop you. Age didn’t stop 6-year-old Lori Anne Madison of Lake Ridge, Va. from entering and competing in the 85th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee. Madison was one … Continue reading
A Messsage From Ghana
How does one put into words an experience that drastically alters your perception of life, love, and our calling in Christ? I’m not sure you can, but I’m going to try. My name is Madison and I recently returned from … Continue reading
First time for Everything!
DEAR NORAH: When reading the bible for the first time, is there a certain book that would be helpful to read first? – Eager Reader from Edmond, Oklahoma DEAR EAGER READER: There is no wrong place to start when reading … Continue reading
Turn the other cheek?
DEAR NORAH: Are we always supposed to turn the other cheek when someone is doing wrong to us, or is there a point we need to take action? – Stumped fellow from Rowlett, Texas DEAR STUMPED: As Christians we should … Continue reading
Confidence
Miley Cyrus did it again. Jaws dropped when photos of her at the2012 Billboard Music Awards came out showing the star in a double breasted white tuxedo jacket by Jean-Paul Gaultier. The 19 year old star has been the focus … Continue reading
Hard Times
Hard times befall everyone at some point in life. Tough times can give people no hope. Finding a job is one of the biggest stressors. The global recession that began in 2008 left many young Americans without job prospects and … Continue reading
Time to Serve!
DEAR NORAH: What are some interesting service projects that are good to get involved in? – Serious about Serving from Crandall, Texas DEAR SERIOUS ABOUT SERVING: Get plugged in at your church if you aren’t already. I’m sure your youth … Continue reading
Wait to Date?
DEAR NORAH: What do you think about dating in high school? – Not a fan from Little Rock, Arkansas DEAR NOT A FAN: Dating in high school is not for everyone. Some people feel at that age that they need … Continue reading
A God of celebration
From the Winterfest Bible 2012 The life of Jesus’ disciples is one of celebration. Even though we live in a world full of darkness—suffering in which we often participate—we live with the confidence that God has overcome the darkness. Jesus … Continue reading
So Many Splits
DEAR NORAH: What do you think God would think about all the different denominations? – Curious Questioner from Ft. Worth, Texas DEAR QUESTIONER: I wouldn’t think God is too fond of all the divisions that we humans have established. When … Continue reading
Healthy Fear of God
DEAR NORAH: Are we really supposed to fear God? – Wondering from Edmond, Oklahoma DEAR WONDERING: A healthy fear of our creator is natural. He is after all omniscient, omnipotent, and omnipresent. “A wise man fears and departs from evil, … Continue reading
Finding God’s guidance
In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul describes how God leads His people by using the analogy of the church being parts of one body. God’s message to His people is no one person possesses every talent and skill needed in the … Continue reading
“Avengers” assemble, illustrates unity
Every other summer, there comes a movie where you want to stand up and cheer. Marvel’s mega blockbuster “The Avengers” is one of those movies. After releasing last Friday, this movie about a group of people with superhuman abilities smashing … Continue reading
Marriage on the Mind?
DEAR NORAH: When is a good age to get married? – Marriage on the Mind from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma DEAR MARRIAGE ON THE MIND: I wish I could tell you an exact number. Age doesn’t determine the success of a … Continue reading
Make the Change!
DEAR NORAH: Lately I have been committing the same sin over and over. Does God still forgive me? – Wondering Worrier from Edmond, Oklahoma DEAR WORRIER: Our God is a forgiving God. But that doesn’t mean we get to repeat … Continue reading