Citizen Writers Fighting Censorship by Helping Americans Understand Issues Affecting the Republic.
Teresa Ford 
When we were growing up, my brother and I never got Easter baskets. Easter meant going to church and getting new Easter clothes. Our parents (actually, we just blame Mom–sorry, Mom) wanted to instill in us that Easter was not about rabbits or chocolate eggs, but rather about the resurrection of Jesus.
One of the most beautiful short stories ever written, The Book of Ruth may be brief, but it has a powerful message.
Have you ever wondered what Jesus was thinking as he headed to Jerusalem for what would be His final Passover? He knew where he was going, he knew why he was going, and he knew what would happen. And because of you and me, He did it anyway.
When you decide to take a road trip, how do you prepare? Are you a list-maker or a risk taker? Just over 2000 years ago, Jesus was preparing for the greatest road trip of all time.
King Solomon was one of the wisest men to ever walk the earth. Does his advice still hold true for us today?
What does the Bible have to say about sickness and healing? Actually, a whole lot!
Since the day that Adam and Eve got kicked out of Eden, life hasn’t been fair. Will there every be an end to our suffering?
Do you look forward to Valentine’s Day, or do you try to ignore that it exists? There’s plenty of love out there for everybody.
Isaiah is a difficult book to read and understand. What can we learn from Isaiah’s prophecies that is relevant to us today?
Trusting God doesn’t mean that life will be smooth sailing. But we can trust God to be with us even in our worst days and to shelter us with His loving arms.
Is a second Trump presidency the answer? I have no idea. But I believe in an omniscient, miracle-working God, the same God who raised a flawed Samson to further His plan.
It’s still January, and even though we’re “resting in the Lord” (Psalm 37:7), we may still need inspiration to make it until Spring.
January–the worst month of the year. Christmas is still 11 months away, and the skies are cloudy all day.
Do you make New Year’s Resolutions? Do you keep them? If you do, you’re in the minority. But God keeps all of His resolutions. You can count on it!
It’s almost Christmas. Stop rushing. Take a deep breath. Allow yourself to slow down and remember what the season is about.
The Grinch was right! Christmas doesn’t come from a store. It comes from focusing on the reason that we celebrate.
The popular Christmas song, O Holy Night, was once declared “unfit for church services” in France! It was later embraced by the American abolitionist movement and it continues to be one of the best-loved songs of the season.
So much of the holiday season is spent in a hurry as we do our level best to create perfect Christmas memories. This year, let’s try to simplify the Christmas trappings and concentrate on the real meaning of the season.
Advent is the waiting period before the birth of Jesus Christ. Even as we’re caught up in the excitement of the Christmas season, let’s take time to remind ourselves about the real meaning of Christmas–Christ.
Thanksgiving is generally acknowledged as the beginning of the holiday season. Are you up for a challenge?