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Through four generations of family leadership despite wartime, economic recessions and a potentially business-ending accident, Buck Knives rose to be the undisputed world leader in innovative knife manufacturing. Current CEO Chuck Buck shares the company’s legendary history, how they run the company on Christian principles, and the difference God has made in Chuck’s personal life. Read More
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Where There is Love
Chuck Buck: This CEO’s “Senior Partner” is God
If you’ve ever bought a Buck knife, you received not only one of the world’s finest crafted knives but also a message about God’s love. CEO Chuck Buck shares how the Lord has brought him through many challenges and also restored his marriage.
The M-Power of Jacqueline Jakes
Jacqueline Jakes, sister of Bishop T. D. Jakes, says she’s a very wealthy woman – but she’s not talking about money. Read what’s important in her life, how her mother influenced her, and how she survived brain surgery and a decade of depression.
Photographing Ireland – And Why it Matters
Scott and Lindsay Nimmon surrendered everything they own and answered God’s call for them to use their arts talent to help people in Ireland stop what they’re doing and see the world, the church, and God in a different way.
Adventures in Love
Feminist Fallacies
Feminism goes beyond equal pay for equal work. It’s actually a philosophical system that espouses three beliefs that are contrary to the natural order of things and also conflict with Christianity.
A Blessing in Bloom
What challenges face a couple with a child who has Down Syndrome? Is there anything in God’s Word that tells us how to act in such circumstances?
Make A Joyful Noise
Thea Tippin: God’s Been Mighty Good
Gospel singer Thea Tippin says she “always knew God was there” but didn’t surrender her life to Jesus as her Savior until later in life. Now she writes and sings about the many ways God loves us. And she’s making sure her two sons grow up in church and learn about the Lord.
A Platform to Serve: Thousand Foot Krutch
A band of four young men from Toronto are definitely enjoying success in the music world. Vocalist Trevor McNevan explains that he didn’t become a Christian until his teen years. Now his mission is being a role model and inspiration to teens in the midst of the turmoil of the youth culture.

Speaking of Love
Simple Ways to Improve Your Online Dating Profile
First impressions mean a lot in the online dating world. Here are some valuable tips on how to present yourself in the best way.
Can’t Please Your Man?
“I’m not good enough.” “I can never do anything right.” “I can’t please him, no matter what I do.” Learning to release these kinds of unhealthy thoughts is crucial. Here are some tips on changing thought patterns that cause women to accept lies about themselves.
Three Men and a Communication Problem
Are you having communication problems with your wife or girlfriend? Can’t figure out why she gets frustrated and doesn’t understand you? Here’s what three men learned about solving this challenge in their relationships.
Putting Love to The Test
Carry Each Other’s Burdens
Where can Americans without health insurance get assistance for their medical bills? Around 40,000 Christians are members of Medi-Share, an organization where members share in paying each other’s medical bills. Based on Scripture, upheld in prayer, and focusing on healthy lifestyles, Christian health care sharing is an important alternative.
Judge or Judge Not: Which is Right?
Many news headlines and stories for the past two years have often focused on how judgmental Christians are. What does God’s Word offer for guidance in this area?
Reviews
Book Review: “How to Let God Solve Your Problems”
Adversity, burdens, difficulties, sorrow, fear, anger – if these describe what you’re experiencing, Charles Stanley’s book explains biblical principles that will guide you through such times and show you how God is working in your life.
Book Review: “Walking with God”
Does God still speak to people like he spoke to people in the Old Testament? Author John Eldredge presents valuable insights from his personal growth in his relationship with God as well as the stories of people whom he counseled. He explains how many of our assumptions about hearing God are wrong and shows readers how to have a closer walk with the Lord.
CD Review: “Then Sings My Soul: 24 Favorite Hymns & Gospel Songs,” Ronnie Milsap
Country music legend Ronnie Milsap sings from his soul his own special renditions of time-honored beloved hymns and Gospel songs that will touch your soul again and again.
CD Review: “Worth It,” Brian Free and Assurance
Song lyrics in this upbeat Southern Gospel CD encourage Christians with the message that we can always trust God and he’s still in control of this world.
CD Review: “Let Your Love Out,” Luke Benward
Benward’s first album is full of uplifting messages for young people.
Columns
 
Mental Abuse in Teen Relationships
Totally Teen Talk
Mental Abuse in Teen Relationships
People often think mental abuse is something that happens only to other people. But teen guys and girls are readily inflicting it on each other these days.
Filling the Spot Where God Put Him – Pastor Brian Hardee
Pastors’ Perspectives
Filling the Spot Where God Put Him – Pastor Brian Hardee
Who would you like to meet in heaven besides Jesus? You'll enjoy reading about Pastor Brian Hardee's insightful answer to this question as well as aspects of the Christian life.
Where No One Has Gone Before
The Portal
Where No One Has Gone Before
Many sci-fi fans view Christianity as just another entertaining fantasy. What’s the best way to share your faith and the Gospel with such a person?