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Religion and Spirituality Lenses 

Hank Hanegraaff: The Bible Answer Man

Hank Hanegraaff, better known as the Bible Answer Man on Christian radio, was referred to me by my husband, who has helped me to identify how the faith movement misled me as a Christian. My ex-husband refused medical treatment because of these teachi...

Messianic Prophecy and Statistics

With today's archaeological and manuscript evidence, "...you can be assured that these prophecies were not 'conspired' after-the-fact."Messianic prophecy is the collection of over 100 predictions (a conservative estimate) in the Old Testament about t...

Does Allah Love Those Who Hate Him?

Ergun Caner says that there is no place in the Kor'an saying that Allah loves those who hate him, only that Allah loves those who obey him. Compare that to Christ, who died for the ungodly while they were yet sinners, and you have the reason why Dr....

Yeshua Ha Meshiac: Is Jesus the Christ?

A conservative estimate is well over 100! Many Jews claim to have found the Messiah in a person they have always been taught to stay away from. Since he came to us, he has been defined by Jews as the most anti-Jewish personality in history. In Israe...

What About Jehovah's Witnesses?

You've probably encountered them at your door. And you may have seen their Watchtower and Awake! magazines neatly displayed upon the counters of your local Laundromat. Who are the Jehovah's Witnesses? Are they Christians? The Jehovah's Witnesses fin...

Seventh Day Adventism: Cult or Christianity?

It is important to know the main differences between the different religions of the world. This is written from an Orthodox/Evangelical perspective, created for Christians in order to help clear up any misunderstandings about the Seventh Day Adventis...

Questions for Atheists

Atheists, are these your sentiments? If so, then as a Christian, I have some questions for you. Christians, have you ever heard an atheist express these words in one way or another? If you listen to religious debates between atheists and Christians...

Mormon Theology: Jesus Christ and Joseph Smith

When it comes to choosing a religion, it is vitally important to understand everything we can about it. I urge you to explore this page and examine the important tenets of the Mormon faith.Is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints a Christia...

The Gospel of John: God Incarnate

Before doing this lens, I had no idea that an eagle with a halo is a symbol of John, the deliverer of this book of the Bible. I found an explanation at religionfacts.com: "Because it soars upward, the eagle is a symbol of the resurrection or ascensi...

Heaven and Hell: Biblical Answers to Common Questions

"How can a good God send good people to hell?" "Hell doesn't exist." "There are many ways to get to heaven." "If I'm basically good and obey the ten commandments, I'll go to heaven." These are common beliefs about heaven, hell, and God that need...

In Defense of Eternal Security

Can Christians lose their salvation? Now that's an important question. Can I be sure that I'm really saved? Most Christians have probably had moments of doubt about their salvation. After all, we've all entertained thoughts and have committed acts t...

Billy Graham: Evangelist Extraordinaire

...better known as Billy Graham, is an evangelist and an Evangelical Christian. He has been a spiritual adviser to multiple U.S. presidents and was number seven on Gallup's list of admired people for the 20th century. He is a Southern Baptist. Graha...

A Short Introduction to Biblical Archaeology

Over and over again, comprehensive field work (archaeology) and careful biblical interpretation affirms the reliability of the Bible. It is telling when a secular scholar must revise his biblical criticism in light of solid archaeological evidence....

Faith, Hope, and Love: These Three...

Does anyone know what LOVE is? That's a great question. Studies conducted in orphanages years ago showed that infants will physically die without human interaction, even if their basic needs were met. They needed touch, a face to look at, affection...

Reading The Bible in a Fast-Food World

First, let me make it clear that I don't believe that the Bible is meant to be consumed so quickly that we miss the point. If the Bible were food, it would be most beneficial if chewed and digested slowly. It took me a very casual, lazy, six years t...

A Collection of Christian Comedy

Need a boost? Ready for a break? Have you had a difficult day, week, month, year.. life? Let these comedians treat your soul to some clean comedy, cheer, and laughter. The Bible says that laughter is like medicine to the soul. I don't know about you,...

7 Reasons Obama is NOT a Christian

Religion is a topic that makes most journalists uncomfortable, unless they can expose hypocrisy - as in preachers who speak of virtue while carrying on an affair - or outrage such as Rev. Jeremiah Wright and the doings at Barack Obama's now former ch...

WWJD... What Would Jesus Do?

"What Would Jesus Do?" (WWJD) is a question that almost everyone is familiar with. Chances are you've seen this catchy phrase strung on lanyards, on a co-worker's coffee mug, on the bumper of the car in front of you, or even on "Bill Board's Top 200"...

Evangelism

One of the things often encountered when witnessing Christ is that many do not respond in a positive way, which can be very discouraging. One of the most common reasons for this is because they don't see the need for salvation, let alone for themselv...

Meet Atheist-Turned-Christian, Lee Strobel

Atheist-turned-Christian Lee Strobel, the former award-winning legal editor of The Chicago Tribune, is a New York Times best-selling author of nearly twenty books and has been interviewed on numerous national television programs, including ABC's 20/2...

The No-God Delusion

The words of this lens were written and permitted to pass along to you by my friend, Joshua. Thanks, Josh, for allowing me to "Pay it Forward." While watching a television interview with Richard Dawkins, a leading public supporter of the theory of e...

Love Your Enemies

Those are hard words. But Jesus, Who is God, demonstrated that even He is willing to do that. And we were his worst enemies. Yet, he demonstrated the ultimate love for us by taking upon Himself all of our sins; by letting us kill him. He then teaches...

Salvation: What Are the Essentials?

This is the most important question of life. Your joy or your sorrow for all eternity depends upon how you answer and what set of beliefs you base your answer upon. It is not a question of how good you are, nor whether or not you are a church member,...

The Importance of Biblical Manuscripts

Manuscripts relates to the tests used to determine the reliability of the extant manuscript copies of the original documents penned by the Scripture writers (we do not possess these originals). In determining manuscript reliability, we deal with the...

Gay Rights: A Summary of the Debate from a Christian Perspective

There are several basic aspects to the cultural debate surrounding homosexual behavior. There is a great deal of information regarding this topic. But here is a "brief" summary from a Christian perspective. Many of the statistics for this article ca...

The Book of Proverbs, Chapter One: Get Wisdom, Get Understanding

1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: 2 for attaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight; 3 for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair; 4 for giving prudence to the...

Psalm One

1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. 3 He is like a tree planted by...

News and Politics Lenses 

Terrorism: Brigitte Gabriel Exposes Hatred and Intolerance

War has been declared on Christians, Jews, non-Muslims and secularists worldwide by Islamic extremists...simply because we are infidels according to their belief. As Islamic fundamentalism spreads its tentacles worldwide, it is crucial for the people...

Democrat vs. Republican

You'll find articles, books, videos, links, and news feeds representing both parties here. So, if you are undecided, this page can help you make up your mind. And if you are a seasoned voter, you can help represent your party's views by participating...

The Tolerance Trap

It used to be that the word "tolerance" meant acceptance of people, regardless of their beliefs, race, gender, etc. But many of today's post-modernist professors have redefined the word so that it includes the acceptance of every idea as well, which...

Why We Need School Vouchers

Public education in America has been invaded by the applause of superficiality, the extermination of meaningful thought, greed, and what a friend of mine calls The No-God Delusion. Here are just a few examples... A five year old girl is arrested bec...

Tea Party 2009: Citizens Report the Truth

Taxed Enough Already (T.E.A.) is the motto of tea party protests. As many as 2300 of them took place across the country. Sounds like the "Do Not Disturb" sign has been ignored once too many. The giant is righteously enraged. The tough can take tough...

How Does Hate Crimes Legislation Effect Christians?

By Katherine T. Phan Christian Post Reporter Fri, May. 08 2009 04:17 PM EDT "...the expanded Hate Crimes bill currently before the Senate presents a serious risk of violating free speech rights of religious communicators." The nation's largest group...

Conservative Voices: Dedicated to the Moral Restoration of America

This is my tribute to those dedicated to the restoration of the moral conscience of America. Give them your ears; they are some of our greatest heroes, and hearing what they have to say can only make our country... and our world... a better place....

McCain vs. Obama: The 2008 Presidential Candidates on the Issues

I have always felt strongly that we should vote based on where each candidate stands on the ISSUES. But the mainstream media elites seem to have traded their training in professional journalism in for the title of Propaganda Machine. It is importan...

Sarahcuda 2012

Since her nomination as VP of the United States, Sarah Palin has been the most talked about individual on TV, radio, and around the world. The media was shocked at McCain's choice, and the rest of the world. Especially, women have shown that they are...

Today's Supreme Court Justices

The Supreme Court consists of the Chief Justice of the United States and such number of Associate Justices as may be fixed by Congress. The number of Associate Justices is currently fixed at eight. Power to nominate the Justices is vested in the Pres...

George Tiller Killed at Church

A senseless killing of a long-time late-term abortionist, George Tiller, took place at Tiller's place of worship. In my opinion, the one who shot him should be sentenced according to the full extent of the law. Killing is wrong, and it does nothing p...

Entitlement vs. Responsibility

The Entitled: Those inflicted with Entitlement Syndrome show symptoms of being overly-pampered, completely dependent upon others, frequently whining about trivial matters, full of jealousy and rage, excusing themselves out of doing anything difficult...

Dennis Prager: Happiness is a Choice

One of America's most respected thinkers, Dennis Prager is an author, lecturer, teacher, and theologian with a nationally syndicated radio talk show originating from Los Angeles on KRLA 870 AM. He is a best selling author who has written four books a...

People Lenses 

William J. Bennett: Educator, Author, Radio Host, and True Patriot

Bill Bennett's books for children and parents have been a huge blessing to my family. For parents interested in passing along to their children a strong sense of virtue, familly, faith, and American patriotism, I highly recommend his books. If y...

Meet Michelle Malkin: Writer, Blogger, and Conservative Columninst Extraordinaire

There are plenty of blogging personalities that I love, but none as much as Michelle Malkin. Not only does she get her point across well, she does it brilliantly and with style. She is witty, poetic, and creative all rolled into one. I'm going to let...

Meet Joel C. Rosenberg: New York Times Best-Selling Author

Joel C. Rosenberg is the New York Times best-selling author of The Last Jihad, The Last Days, The Ezekiel Option, The Copper Scroll, and Epicenter: How the Current Rumblings in the Middle East Will Change Your World, with more than one million copies...

Meet Sean Hannity: Radio & TV Host, Author, and Political Commentator

Sean Hannity is an American radio/television host, author, and conservative political commentator. He first gained national recognition as co-host of Fox News Channel's Hannity & Colmes. In addition to that show, he currently hosts the radio show, Th...

Meet Kim Meeder: Founder of Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch

If there is one person I would say I want to be like, it is Kim Meeder. She has been through unimaginable trauma, yet God has used her experiences to birth in her extraordinary compassion for children and adults alike. She and her husband, Troy, turn...

Josh McDowell: New Evidence That Demands a Verdict

As a young man, Josh McDowell considered himself an agnostic and believed that Christianity was worthless. After being challenged to intellectually examine the claims of Christianity, Josh discovered compelling and overwhelming evidence for the relia...

Coach Joe Gibbs: A Man Worth Listening To

Not many people rise to the top of two different professions. Probably even fewer people come back to their first profession after a long absence and again become successful. That is just what Joe Gibbs has done, as he led the Washington Redskins to...

In Loving Memory of Denise Gallagher

This lens is dedicated to the Gallagher family, in loving memory of Denise, who passed away one year ago today, on June 29, 2008. Our deepest sympathies and love to you all. Those who knew Denise were very fortunate. She will not be forgotten.

Antony Flew Abandons Atheism

For years, Antony Flew has been a figurehead for atheists. Now, though, he has abandoned his atheism and accepted the existence of God. In a recent interview for Philosophia Christi with Gary Habermas, Flew explained his new beliefs. Though Flew has...

Chuck Colson: Finding Meaning in Life

In 1974, Colson entered a plea of guilty to Watergate-related charges; although not implicated in the Watergate burglary, he voluntarily pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice in the Daniel Ellsberg Case. He entered Alabama's Maxwell Prison in 197...

Meet Ben Stein: writer, actor, TV personality and more!

Ben Stein (Benjamin J. Stein) was born November 25, 1944 in Washington, D.C., (He is the son of the economist and writer Herbert Stein) grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland, and attended Montgomery Blair High School. He graduated from Columbia Universi...

David Kupelian: The Marketing of Evil

David Kupelian is a veteran journalist, best-selling author, and managing editor of the world's leading independent Internet news source, WorldNetDaily.com. He is also a widely read online columnist and the driving force behind the critically acclai...

Meet Laura Ingraham: Author of Shut Up and Sing

After graduating from Dartmouth College, Laura worked as a speechwriter in the final two years of the Reagan Administration at the White House, the Department of Transportation and the Department of Education. She went on to graduate from the Univers...

Meet Lila Rose: Undercover Angel

Lila Rose is a pro-life, student activist at UCLA who has dedicated her life to ending abortion. At fifteen years old, Lila founded Live Action, which is now a growing nonprofit with several school and community chapters in California. Live Action u...

Meet the REAL Rush Limbaugh

Did I hear it right? The White House's new conservative target is Rush Limbaugh? Just a second while I gather my composure... b'HA! okay... Get this: Liberals are calling Rush Limbaugh the leader of the Republican party. Contrary to leftist...

Meet Gianna Jessen: Abortion Survivor and Pro-Life Advocate

Gianna Jessen was aborted and lived to tell about it. She has since become a vocal advocate against abortion, even speaking to the US Congress and the British House of Commons. She has made a startling physical recovery; she was not expected to be ab...

Meet Carol Everett, Former Abortionist

Carol Everett's descent into the abortion industry began after she aborted her third child in 1973, under pressure from her husband and doctor. After the abortion her life began to fall apart; she had an affair, started to drink and eventually left h...

John Piper: Seeds of Change

Dr. Piper was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee and grew up in Greenville, South Carolina. He attended Wheaton College (1964-68) where he studied literature and philosophy. There, John met Noël Henry whom he married 1968. He completed a Bachelor of Divi...

Meet Gary Sinise

A founding member of the Chicago's influential Steppenwolf Theatre Company (along with Terry Kinney and Jeff Perry) when he was barely 19, Gary Sinise made his professional acting debut at the age of 17 in a 1973 production of The Physicist. Sinise h...

Dr. James Dobson: Family Focused

James C. Dobson, Ph.D., is founder and chairman of Focus on the Family, a non-profit organization that produces his internationally syndicated radio programs, heard on over 3,000 radio facilities in North America and in 27 languages in approximately...

What Happened to Jane Roe?

LeBoeuf, CHATTANOOGA FREE PRESS, 3/24/97 Norma McCorvey and Sandra Cano, the women whose Supreme Court cases (Roe vs. Wade and Doe vs. Bolton respectively) made abortion legal on demand in the U.S., both now oppose abortion. In an interview on 8/10/...

Phyllis Schlafly: Pro-Woman, Pro-Life, Pro-America

Phyllis Schlafly was named one of the 100 most important women of the 20th century by the Ladies' Home Journal. Her monthly newsletter, The Phyllis Schlafly Report, is now in its 41st year. Her syndicated column appears in 100 newspapers, her radio c...

Meet Michael Medved: Film Critic, Author and Radio Host

Michael Medved is a film critic, best-selling author and nationally syndicated radio talk show host. His daily three-hour program, emphasizing the intersection of politics and pop culture, reaches more than 1.8 million listeners in 118 markets, coast...

Meet Jill Stanek: RN and Pro-Life Advocate

This information can also be found on Jill's official website. I was a registered nurse in the Labor & Delivery Department at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, Illinois, in 1999 when discovering babies were being aborted alive and shelved to die in the s...

John Stossel Switches from ABC to Fox News

By BRIAN STELTER Published: September 10, 2009 John Stossel, the ABC anchor known for his libertarian bent, is moving to the Fox Business Network to host a weekly prime-time program. He will also make regular appearances on the Fox News Channel. A...

David Horowitz: Author and Civil Rights Activist

David Horowitz is a nationally known author and lifelong civil rights activist. He was one of the founders of the New Left in the 1960s and editor of its largest magazine, Ramparts. In the 1970s he created the Oakland Community Learning Center, an in...

Bill O' Reilly: A Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity

For more than seven consecutive years, The O'Reilly Factor on The FOX News Channel has been the highest rated of any cable news show. No program even comes close. It is presided over by Bill O'Reilly, the man who smiles when he calls himself, "Your...

Meet Rick Warren: Pastor of Saddleback Church

Rick Warren is the founding pastor of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California, a Christian community that he and his wife began in their home in 1980, with just one other family. Today Saddleback is one of the most prominent churches in America...

Meet Michele Bachmann

Elected in 2006, Congresswoman Michele Bachmann is the first Republican woman to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota. In only her first term, Congresswoman Bachmann developed a reputation as a "principled reformer" who stay...

Newt Gingrich

Newt Gingrich is well-known as the architect of the "Contract with America" that led the Republican Party to victory in 1994 by capturing the majority in the U.S. House for the first time in forty years. After he was elected Speaker, he disrupted the...

Meet Cathleen Falsani: Writer for the Chicago Sun-Times

Cathleen Falsani is both the religion columnist and religion reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times newspaper, where since 2000 she has covered her diverse "God beat" from locations as far afield as Vatican City, Vedic City, Ireland, Germany, Mexico, the...

Meet Star Parker: Columns, Opinion, Views, Issues

The story of Star Parker is a stunning chronicle of how she left the seductive life of drugs, crime, abortions and welfare abuse through the power of the Gospel to become a leading advocate for the family. She is at the forefront of the Christian con...

Meet Governor Bobby Jindal

Bobby was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on June 10, 1971. Bobby graduated from Baton Rouge High School in 1988, and later attended Brown University where he graduated with honors in both biology and public policy. He then attended Oxford Universit...

Meet Mike Gallagher: Popular Radio Show Host and Philanthropist

In addition to being wildly popular with listeners, Mike is enormously respected by his peers in the radio industry. At the start of 2006, he was chosen by the radio and music industry trade magazine Radio and Records as one of the nominees for "Nati...

Meet Glenn Beck

"I hope people feel goodness from my show and accept me for who I am, flaws and all." - Glenn Beck Based in New York City, Glenn Beck is casting a tall shadow as the next phenomenon of talk radio. The former Top 40 DJ entered the talk format in 2001...

Dr. Laura? She's the Best!

Being a Dr. Laura fan for over 25 years, I can still say that my loyalties haven't changed. We have similar values, for one thing (which is the most important thing). My mother and I used to listen to Dr. Laura on the radio when I was a teenager...

Meet Hugh Hewitt: Law Professor and Broadcast Journalist

Professor Hugh Hewitt is a law professor and broadcast journalist whose nationally syndicated radio show is heard in more than 120 cities across the United States every weekday afternoon. Professor Hewitt is a graduate of Harvard College and the Univ...

Remembering 911: Keith Eugene Coleman

They were as close as three brothers could be, born in 1966, 1967 and 1970. Now there is just one. "Until Sept. 11, I have never known a day without my brothers," Todd D. Coleman, the oldest, said of Keith and Scott. "I miss them terribly." As boys,...

Home & Garden Lenses 

Roses are Blue

Traditionally, blue roses were the result of white roses dyed blue. The hybridization process used, however, bred a color closer to lilac. Claims from Tokyo of creating the world's first true blue rose surfaced in 2004 and now blue roses are for sale...

Log Cabins: Rustic Romantic Retreats

When we think of log cabins, our first thought is likely of some of our most memorable vacations. But the dream my husband and I have always had is to permanently live in a log cabin or home. Log homes seem to emit warmth, symbolize strength, provide...

A Garden in the Desert?

Shortly after moving to Arizona, I met my husband online. He lived in Nebraska at the time. We spoke every night by computer and by phone. Early on, he asked me what my favorite flower is. I told him I like Gardenias because of their beautiful fragra...

Animals & Nature Lenses 

Plants of the Bible Tour

On Good Friday, 2009, our home school group was fortunate enough to book a tour featuring the plants of the Bible. The fact that it was Good Friday made this field trip especially meaningful. Although the tour guide at Arizona's Boyce Thompson Arbor...

The Equine Outlet

The Equine Outlet is an online equine mall for horse owners, where resources for almost every equine need can be found. Please feel free to browse and add your favorites. The more you participate, the better we are able to take care of our horses....

Volunteering Lenses 

Stop Human Trafficking

The problem of human trafficking is much bigger than most people think. Sadly, not only is the problem growing all over the world, but most Americans would never guess that it is happening right here in the United States. It is literally very close t...

Health & Medicine Lenses 

Meet McArthur Hill, M.D.: Former Abortionist

Dr. McArthur Hill grew up in Mississippi and Arizona. He graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1968 and enlisted in the Air Force. After a tour in Vietnam as a Flight Surgeon, Dr. Hill received obstetrics training at David...

Meet Brenda Shafer: Eyewitness to Partial Birth Abortion

Mr. Chairman and honorable members of the Judiciary Committee, I am Brenda Pratt Shafer. I am here before you, at the request of the Committee, to relate to you my experience as an eyewitness to what is now known as the partial-birth abortion procedu...

Meet Dr. Bernard Nathanson: Former Abortionist and Co-Founder of NARAL

"Women must have control over their own bodies." "Safe and legal abortion is every woman's right." "Who decides? You decide!" "Freedom of choice -- a basic American right." The "pro-choice movement's" emotionally compelling slogans -- fierce rall...

Meet Anthony Levatino, M.D.: Former Abortionist

Dr. Anthony Levatino has practiced obstetrics and gynecology since 1980. As a part of his medical training, Dr. Levatino was taught to do abortions. He provided abortions for his patients in his office for eight years. In 1985 he quit doing abortions...

The Truth About Abortion

"I hate to see baby things and pregnant people because it brings back memories of April 14, 2007; and I will never forget it.""I was 15 years old when I got pregnant. The boy that I was pregnant by said it was not his baby, but I know it was his baby...

Meet David Brewer, M.D: Former Abortionist

Former abortionist, David Brewer, M.D., says, "My heart got callous against the fact that I was a murderer, but that baby lying in a cold bowl educated me to what abortion really was." As a young OB/GYN resident, David Brewer found himself at the st...

Meet Kathy Sparks: Former Abortion Counselor

Lincoln's Message: We are here for one common bond to secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity. Abortion and slavery are analogous. The same issue: Equals ruling over equals without their consent, depriving the child in the womb...

Meet Debra Henry: Former Abortion Counselor

Former abortion counselor, Debra Henry, says, "We were told to find the woman's weakness and work on it. The women were never given any alternatives. They were told how much trouble it was to have a baby." This testimony was originally given at a "M...

Meet Dr. Beverly McMillan: Former Abortionist

Dr. Beverly McMillan was no reluctant participant in abortion. Though raised in a conservative Tennessee Christian home, as a young medical student she adopted the ideology of radical pro-abortion feminism. As a doctor, she went on to open the larges...

Meet Joan Appleton: Former Abortion Nurse

Joan Appleton was the head nurse at Commonwealth Women's Clinic in washington, D.C., and an active member of NOW. Recognizing the harm that abortion does to women, she eventually got out of the abortion business. Ms. Appleton told her story at the t...

Meet Joy Davis: Former Abortionist

Joy Davis went from working at one abortion clinic to directing six clinics and eventually began to perform abortions without a license. Her involvement in a negligent homicide led her to get out of the abortion business and cooperate with authoritie...

Business Lenses 

Dave Ramsey - Your Money Makeover Man

From Bankruptcy to Millionaire, Dave Ramsey Has "Been There, Done That!" Dave Ramsey is an American financial writer, radio and television host. His syndicated radio program, The Dave Ramsey Show, is promoted with a tagline that it is about "Life an...

Book Lenses 

Reading C. S. Lewis' Books: My Personal Quest

So far, every C. S. Lewis book (and those written about him by others) that I have read has impacted my life in a significant way. Therefore, it has become a goal of mine to read as many of his works that I can find. Thus, the reason for this lens, w...

How-to and Education Lenses 

Cloud-Townsend: Solutions for Life

Dr. Cloud and Dr. Townsend have teamed up to write several best-selling books about many topics. Now they have their own website where you can find solutions for dealing with life in a practical, healthy way. General topics they discuss on the websit...

Entertainment (Movies and Music) 

The Music of Sara Groves

Hands down, Sara Groves is my favorite music artist, speaking both to and for the Christian soul through her music. Sara's music reflects the very relevant and ongoing inward struggles and the richest of spiritual blessings that we experience as fol...

My Favorite Movies

If you're in the mood for a great movie, you've found the right place! I've chosen my very favorites and I've picked only the very best. If there's anything here that you haven't seen yet, and you're anything like me, you can be assured a fulfilling...

Sports Lenses 

Tennis Fever

As a teen, I was lucky enough to get lessons from Nick Bollettieri in California. I was even fortunate enough to get group lessons with Michael Chang before he was well known. I rarely missed a professional demonstration in Los Angeles. During my sen...

DIY & Hobbies Lenses 

For the Love of Wagon Wheels

The wagon wheel reminds us of horse-drawn carriages, buggies, covered wagons, and of generations past who pioneered the American dream. Can you imagine living a life of all firsts? Well, that was the lifestyle of American pioneers. A new country, ne...

Parenting & Family Lenses 

The Home School Legal Defense Association

Home School Legal Defense Association is a nonprofit advocacy organization established to defend and advance the constitutional right of parents to direct the education of their children and to protect family freedoms. Through annual memberships, HSL...

My Home School Journal

This journal has multiple purposes. The first and most obvious is to keep track of the learning progress of my 5/6-year-old. Second, to provide helpful home schooling resources. Third, to inspire and encourage myself as well as my fellow home school...

Infant Swimming Resource (ISR)

The idea behind Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) was born in 1966 when its founder, Dr. Harvey Barnett, was just 18 years old. As an active lifeguard with a passion for water safety, Barnett witnessed the tragic aftermath when a neighbor child drowned....

Lisa Whelchel: the Facts of Life

Lisa Whelchel was born on May 29 in Littlefield, Texas. At age 13, her first professional acting experience was as a Mouseketeer for "The New Mickey Mouse Club." Ms. Whelchel is perhaps best known for her starring role as Blair Warner on NBC's "The F...

Let Men Be Men

We hear all about women's rights in the news, on television, in politics, in civil court, all over the country and abroad. But if we were to bring up the rights of men, feminists at the very least would sneer, and at the most, shipwreck one who would...

Jo Frost, Supernanny

Jo Frost's knowledge and intuitive gift is that she is able to give you practical and objective parental advice on childcare which steps outside the normal boundaries of being a nanny. The advice given is based on a relationship with the parents...

Journeying Through First Grade

Abbie has officially entered the First Grade, and we're very excited about it. All of our curriculum has been purchased, and I have special goals for this year, and those to follow. It may even lead to developing a customized curriculum a few years d...

Dr. Laura? She's the Best!

Being a Dr. Laura fan for over 25 years, I can still say that my loyalties haven't changed. We have similar values, for one thing (which is the most important thing). My mother and I used to listen to Dr. Laura on the radio when I was a teenager...

FRC: Defending Faith, Family and Freedom

Family Research Council (FRC) was founded in 1983 as an organization dedicated to the promotion of marriage and family and the sanctity of human life in national policy. Through books, pamphlets, media appearances, public events, debates and testimo...

Lenses About Me 

Forever Love: A Cord of Three Strands

Meeting my husband was the best thing that has ever happened to me. We met online. Now, seven years later, our photo is still on the home page of the website. It started with a simple Gardenia in the mail, and from there, our love has grown. On June...

Hi... I'm Whit

Who Am I? Get this... I am a Christian Republican Jew, born on Christmas Eve! To the left, I am a genuine inconvenient truth. I am a rascal; an expert at stirring the pot of emotions regarding controversial issues. But to truly know me is to read my...