How should we respond to "50 Shades of Grey"? Should we dismiss it as nothing more than a sappy romance jacked up on erotica, agreeing with critics like Claudia Puig, who wrote that "the dialogue is laughable, the pacing is sluggish and the performan..
Be hopeful. God is working in our world. Through all of the pain and conflict, in the personal and private tragedies as well as in the public world-shaking crises – our God is at work to bring about His peace on earth. Consider these ten benefits of ..
It doesn't take long in such deeply sorrowful situations to start asking … Why? Why did this happen? If God is God, why did He allow this to happen?
One of the most grievous heartaches we face as a nation is how to best serve those who have served our country. Soldiers often return home with battle scars. Some are physical and visible, but many are unseen – emotional, mental and spiritual wounds ..
Devastating dysfunction exists in Ray and Janay's Rice's relationship – and now the whole world knows it.
I am truly grieved that Lynzee Benoit never had the chance to meet Bart Palosz. She would have warmed Bart's heart with words of encouragement, assuring him that his towering stature, Polish accent and pockmarked face couldn't keep the God of the un..
In the end, though, as you may have already discovered, lying always equals loss, never ultimately getting you ahead. Respond to what God's Word teaches to help you break free from the bondage of lying. Follow these seven steps to experience delivera..
Consider the following 10 steps to find true, lasting independence, and may they lead you down a path of peace and blessing in the power of the Lord.
According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, "It can be said that no group is more affected by the sin of omission than are widows." And this "sin of omission" is resulting in a humanitarian crisis in Southeast Asian countries like..
The truth is inescapable … childhood sexual abuse is pervasive. It is our responsibility to protect and be a voice for those who are most vulnerable. You may question, what can I do? How can I be more mindful about protecting the "little ones" among ..
Hope is associated with an anticipation of something or an aspiration toward something, but a distinction needs to be made. Cultural hope is merely an optimistic desire that something will be fulfilled. This hope is not a guaranteed hope because it i..
Fear continues to cast a shadow over major international events, and terrorism experts warn that diligence should always be exercised. But should event participants, and those of us observing from afar, be fearful? When the Bible tells us over and ov..
Every year around the globe more than 40 million induced abortions leave behind a swath of pain signifying physical, emotional, and spiritual devastation. God's Word talks much about forgiveness, but millions of women are asking … Is forgiveness ava..
On January 5, 2014, the Israeli Cabinet approved a healthcare package for Israeli citizens that includes free abortions for women ages 20 to 33. No medical reasons are necessary for government funding, which is estimated to total $4.6 million.
At the start of 2014 how can you and I avoid the detrimental emotions associated with the "decay of delay?" Consider the following steps to strive toward completion in all aspects of life, leading to greater personal fulfillment, greater blessing to ..
Just a single flame in the wrong place and at the wrong time can quickly turn into a blazing inferno. Anger, too, hidden deep in the heart can work the same way. When hurt, injustice, fear or frustration smolder followed by the dry, hot winds of disa..
Violence rises from a deep desire to seize control, satisfy needs, and solve problems through force, coercion, and destruction. Those who are violent presume that their deep inner needs will be fulfilled through violent actions. They erroneously beli..
The most essential lifeline you can provide to a suicidal struggler is HOPE. Hope steadies and undergirds, as Scripture describes . . . "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure" (Hebrews 6:19 NIV 2011). The following acrostic con..
Around the Christmas holiday, we picture silver bells, red balls and bright lights. We hear stories of a brilliant star, traveling wise men and angels serenading shepherds. But there is another Christmas story, most often ignored and forgotten, becau..
Because Hope for the Heart is a biblical counseling ministry, we have continued to receive many requests for real answers. Children need you physically close to them to feel they are safe and to believe you are there for them.