by Susan | Oct 22, 2014 | 2014-11, Featured, Features, Magazine Archives
By: Chet Lanious, Chaplain (COL) Ret. First and foremost is prayer. Whether as individuals or in corporate prayer, the ministry of chaplains survives and thrive on the prayer support of God’s people. And, it is important to pray for chaplains while they are in...
by Matt Miller | Sep 4, 2014 | 2014-09, Featured, Features, Magazine Archives
In September of 2013, a national study on stress was released which identified and ranked the “top 10 most stressed cities in America”. The study involved 250,000 respondents and focused on various indicators of stress. Charlotte, NC, came in at #10. To my surprise,...
by Susan | May 28, 2014 | Featured, Features
By Elizabeth Sims Great fun, fantastic friendships, and a strengthening of your faith is what Camp Bonclarken is all about. When I was asked to write about something that has impacted my life I immediately thought of Camp Bonclarken. Growing up a preacherʼs kid, I...
by Mary Elizabeth Kuykendall | Mar 26, 2014 | 2014-03, Featured, Features, Magazine Archives
If there is one thing people believe in, it is the pursuit of happiness. Unfortunately, it will always be that; a pursuit. They will never get there. Solomon told us that he had learned that centuries ago when he wrote Ecclesiastes. If they would pursue joy they could...
by David Setzer | Mar 26, 2014 | 2014-03, Featured, Features, Magazine Archives
“Happiness is not having what you want, but wanting what you have” (Rabbi Sachtel). I used to think that was an ancient Chinese proverb. It sounds wise and deep. Guess what? It can be traced back to a late 20th century Jewish Rabbi – Rabbi Satchel! I had heard this...
by Susan | Jan 1, 2014 | Featured, Features
By: RC Sproul In biblical terms, the sanctity of human life is rooted and grounded in creation. Mankind is not viewed as a cosmic accident but as the product of a carefully executed creation by an eternal God. Human dignity is derived from God. Man as a finite,...
