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Doug and Robbie Smith give a new meaning to adventure on the water and to loving kids. The Christian lifestyle and relationships in their unique Safe Harbor residence and education program for troubled youth sets it apart from other programs. Their outstanding program was even featured recently in a movie on TV’s Hallmark Channel. But their biggest success is the way they use living next to water to teach the boys how to trust God. Read More
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Where There is Love
Doug and Robbie Smith: Safe Harbor for At-Risk Boys
The most horrible thing in the whole world for a kid is the sense that he is alone and nobody cares. Here’s the story of what happened when a married couple decided to trust God in making a unique Christian waterfront home for residential education of hundreds of at-risk boys and also be their mom and dad role models.
Isaac Air Freight’s Dan Rupple: Life through the Humor Lens
When successful comedian and TV producer Dan Rupple became a Christian and founded Isaac Air Freight comedy team decades ago, “Christian comedy” was unique and barely heard of. He made it an important part of the Christian lifestyle – after all, humor is a gift from God, he says. He shares his insight as to why this is especially true in troubled times.
Spiritually Speaking: Towan Isom
Raised by a single mom, author speaker and entrepreneur Towan Isom runs two businesses, both focused on the impact of relationships on spiritual, emotional and business growth. She has insights and advice for singles, business owners, friendships, and for anyone who wants to live life to the fullest.
Putting Love to The Test
Making Contact in a High-Tech Age
Technology enhances our ability to connect with others, but what impact does it really make on relationship building?
Make A Joyful Noise
Robbie Seay Feels the Tension
How can one maintain a balance between career and family life – let alone adding a ministry into the mix? Seay explains how he deals with this challenge in the midst of his successful music ministry.

Speaking of Love
Navigating the Online Dating Pool
Is the fact that you and your potential match have different interests a good reason to pass on pursuing a relationship? What about plans for kids? Here’s a guide for criteria to consider when looking for your soul mate through an online dating site.
Love in a Hurry
Is there anything wrong with someone trying to force a romantic relationship instead of letting it develop naturally?
Adventures in Love
Disappearing Dads
A startling high percentage of societal problems in America have a common root cause: boys who grew up without fathers in the home. But a unique faith-based program is successfully demonstrating the difference it makes in a fatherless boy’s life when a Christian man volunteers to show him love, accept him, and mentor him about God and life.
Moms – Ultimate Prayer Warriors
Most mothers who have grown children know the helpless feeling of watching their offspring go through trials. Prayer helps moms bear their adult children’s burdens in a productive way.
Raising Children: A History Lesson for the Future
The words of Moses in Deuteronomy to the Israelites are incredibly applicable to parenting today.
Reviews
Book Review: “Moments That Take Your Breath Away”
Holy ground can be all around us since God is with us and we should be in tune with him.
CD Review: “Simply Sandi,” Sandi Patty
“Simply Sandi” is simply divine. On this first release under her own new label, her songs capture the essence of God’s grace.
CD Review: “Back & Forth,” Lanae’ Hale
The tracks on this album are instantly memorable. Listeners will find themselves singing along.
Columns
 
The Fake Loneliness of Temptation
Totally Teen Talk
The Fake Loneliness of Temptation
What teenage guy doesn’t struggle with the purity of his own thoughts?
Having an Impact – Pastor Bill Borinstein
Pastors’ Perspectives
Having an Impact – Pastor Bill Borinstein
How can men be better fathers? Why should we go to church? Why do pastors stray? Pastor Borinstein has answers to these and other important questions.
Facing the Music
The Portal
Facing the Music
What’s the difference between a music lover and a music worshiper?