Christian Living
Articles by Trisha Smith
Christian Living
A Summer That Changed My Life
by Jenna The past two summers have been the summers I’ll probably remember the most. My youth group has made the thousand mile trip to Tennessee to go on our yearly mission trip, Mountain T.O.P., […]
Christian Living
Christian Road
by Sarah Grace Perkins Just over a year ago I started on what I like to call my “Faith Quest”. During this time I read several books on issues of faith and spirituality. One of […]
Devotions
Devotion: Malachi 3:2
Malachi 3:2 But who can endure the day of his coming? Who can stand when he appears? For he will be like a refiner’s fire or a launderer’s soap. Today we look at two different […]
Christian Living
Know or Believe?
by Sarah Grace Perkins In seventh grade I had religion class almost everyday for the entire school year. Almost every class was taught by the seventh grade homeroom teacher with the dullest C.C.D. book available […]
Interviews - Comedians
Interview with Comedian Bob Smiley
by Cara Bell T4JYM: What kind of relationship do you maintain with your audiences? Do you fellowship with them? Or do you remain distant as the performer? BS: No…I’m not distant at all. I answer […]
Christian Living
10 Ways A Teen Can Volunteer
By Tammy Ruggles, BSW, MA Are you a teenager wondering how you can help? If you want to break the mold and want to make a difference in your church, community, or someone’s life, you […]
Christian Living
Just a Thought
By Micah Messer Isn’t it nice to know someone is thinking of you? God thinks about me. He thinks about you, too. And thy thoughts which are to usward: they cannot be reckoned up in […]
Christian Living
Are Repeated Prayers Wrong?
By Trisha Bleau Smith There have been many debates and discussions on whether we should use repeated prayers or not. One of the most current discussions has been on the Prayer of Jabez and whether […]
Bible Studies
Great Is Thy Faithfulness!
By Micah Messer I’ll admit it. Yes, I was somewhat nervous on the plane. After all it was my first flight since the September 11th tragedy. Looking outside from my window seat, I couldn’t see […]
Christian Living
Attitude of Gratitude
by Micah Messer When was the last time you were more grumpy than grateful? Your attitude more thoughtless than thankful? Your words more protest than praise? I’ll be the first to admit my guilt. He […]
Christian Living
Judgements based on Appearance
by Trisha Bridges Smith With the change in weather sweaters and long sleeved shirts are being folded and packed away. Pants are getting shorter, shoes getting strappier, and sleeves are disappearing. Clothing becomes more and […]
Christian Living
A Hidden Danger
By Darin Smith Song of Solomon 8:6 (NKJV) “For love is as strong as death, jealousy as cruel as the grave.” Irish novelist and playwright Samuel Beckett received great recognition for his work–but not every […]
Christian Living
Declaration of This Generation
by Micah Messer If you don’t learn from the past you’re doomed to repeat it. How quickly and easily people forget. After Joshua and his generation passed away, the next generation did not know the […]
Christian Living
Rest and Recuperation
by Trisha Bridges Smith Spring Break is coming soon and scores of people are already making plans to hit the beaches or the slopes. Parties are being planned, reservations being made, and activities being set. […]