“I teach middle school.” This statement, which I provide in response to the questions “so, what do you do?” or “what’s your job?” usually evokes a variety of responses. These range from handclasps of sympathy to looks of admiration to the occasi …
A child. A girl was traded into the world of prostitution. Times were harsh in the 1850s, especially for Angel. That was her trade name. She grew up hating the sphere of countless and faceless men that used her body, leaving her soul raw and sha …
Israel had judges before they had kings. These judges were people God appointed to somewhat direct the people. Well, there came a day when the Israelites decided they didn’t want a judge anymore, they wanted a king. So they did what you naturally do wh …
Guest post by Kathy DeMattee, program director of Christian worldview at Focus on the Family: The word “transformation” is so overused today that it is practically robbed of its significance and power. The Greek word of similar meaning is “metamorphoo” …
Photos are everywhere. Smart and dumb phones alike carry cameras. We have the ability to capture a moment, put a filter on it and disperse it worldwide. Along with the instant gratification of pictures has come the advent of the self-portrait. I have f …
Gab. Chatter. Jive. Powwow. Babble. Rant. Prattle. Those are just some of my favorite synonyms for conversation. I love to talk (which is why I have a job in communications). Words are such an important part of life. They have the power to hurt and hea …
I have been on ChristianCafe.com for a month. In the online dating world that feels like a gajillion years. If you had asked me six months ago if I would ever be on a dating site, I would have laughed and then vehemently told you what I thought of onli …
Winking is a tricky gesture. If done incorrectly, you run the risk of looking creepy. Or like you have something in your eye. I’ve been on the receiving end of some pretty weird winks, and let me tell you, it was uncomfortable. (For the record I have t …
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