Citizen Writers Fighting Censorship by Helping Americans Understand Issues Affecting the Republic.
Teresa Ford 
A good many of us know more Biblical scripture than we think we do, and some of us know less than we think we do. Most of us are familiar with John 3:16, the 23rd Psalm, and Genesis 1:1 (“In the beginning…”). There are also many passages that we can quote, even though we may not know …
There’s so much bad news–war, violence, abuse, destruction, divorce, death. Do you ever get discouraged during the storms of life? God is in control!
We live in a a scary time–wars, disease, elections, hurricanes. There’s little hope. But take a moment to consider the tiny hummingbird for inspiration.
In the Bible, we read how the Israelites, over and over, didn’t measure up to God’s laws. And they saw the consequences. Are we any better today at measuring up?
While faith in God makes everything worth it, it doesn’t make everything easy. In fact, the faith journey is a usually a long, unpaved winding road.
When Moses went to Pharaoh and demanded, “Let my people go,” he had no idea of the power that God was about to unleash on Egypt. But did you know that there was a specific reason for each of the plagues?
You’ve heard the phrase, “Let go, and let God.” As the autumn leaves begin to fall, maybe it’s time for us to let go of a few things that separate us from God.
Are you worried that trusting in a powerful God is a waste of your time? Are you too smart to believe in a fairy tale? Take 5 minutes to consider otherwise.
Is the Book of Ecclesiastes hopeful or depressing? The answer to both questions–yes. In his declining years, the author–probably Solomon–summarizes his life.
What can we learn from Queen Esther? In the face of a crisis, her courage saved the Jews from annihilation. Perhaps we are each made for such a time as this.
A remarkable short story, the Book of Ruth may be brief, but it has a powerful message. It also gives a stunning insight into how many people choose a religion.
Even though the Book of Joel is not one of my favorite books of the Bible, the prophet Joel still has a lot to say to those of us living in the 21st century.
What can we learn from the King Solomon’s wisdom books in the Bible? When he wrote that “the heart of the wise inclines to the right,” was he talking politics?
It’s early in hurricane season, and wise coastal residents stay on alert for these mega-storms. But how do we deal with the storms that life puts in our paths?
There are few modern-day prophets that we recognize, but false prophets abound. If there’s a New Apostolic Reformation church near you, you might be surprised.
You were created by God for a specific purpose. In fact, when you became a Christian, God gave you at least one very specific spiritual gift. Are you using it?
Today, while we celebrate America’s freedom from tyranny, many of us remain slaves to a much darker force. Are we free? What does it mean to be truly free?
Prosperity theology tells us that if we have faith (and donate to Christian ministries), we will receive financial blessings. Stop! That’s a dangerous belief!
Every year on Father’s Day, we celebrate and honor the dads who raised us. But this author challenges anyone to prove that there’s a better dad than Hoot.
Why would anyone live in Alabama? Don’t all Alabama citizens sound like Forrest Gump and live in trailer parks? This author may have a different view.