INSPIRATIONAL ARTICLES

Life or Death?

High school is difficult in some ways. All the parties, keeping up with homework, and not disappointing the peers with their high expectations. Dating is fun but who knew what was expected to be popular with the guys. The new… Read More ›

The Tree

Fred has had a rough life. His childhood was filled with hurt, pain, disappointment, betrayal, and abuse. Mom and Dad didn’t know the Lord and made fun of those “high and mighty do-gooders.” As the years came and gone he… Read More ›

"The Narrow Road" ~ JUST RELEASED ~

Four year old Brian stands gaping at the large cement, drab gray building, and screams, “That’s not my home! Where’s my Daddy?” Follow Brian’s courageous, heart wrenching, and grace filled story into adulthood after being “dumped” in an orphanage in… Read More ›

Focusing

The very first time I had ever seen REAL snow was when I was a young father and we holidayed  way over in the Australia’s snowy mountain region in lower NSW. It was there, and I might add at the… Read More ›

The Cat

The day began bright and sunny and the woman went about her daily chores. She stopped by her office to quickly check her e-mail and suddenly her world seemed to turn upside down. Reading the last of the short e-mail… Read More ›

A Hidden Agenda

The trees are full, the flowers are in bloom, the birds are chirping their happy songs and off in the distance one can hear the sound of a woman in pain. The neighbors have complained because of her raucous behavior…. Read More ›

The Search

For years the girl searched. She walked the streets, made numerous phone calls, scanned the newspapers, and talked to people, all to no avail.  She feels dejected, alone, without hope of ever finding what she’s looking for. Wandering through the… Read More ›

Stand Strong

The Man travels from city to city checking on His children. He sees a child playing in the park and the sound of her laughter fills the air.  He kneels down and gently cups her cheek. “You are so loved,… Read More ›

Drawing back the curtain

Drawing back the curtain was the title of the sermon last Sunday morning as we studied Revelation chapter 9. We have been going though Revelation and it has been an eye opening experience for me one could even say eye-popping… Read More ›

The Purse

The evening has been beautiful and the two ladies have enjoyed the play very much. As they walk toward their cars they are enjoying the moon lit sky, the stars, and the warm evening breeze as they discuss the finer… Read More ›

Faith for Your Family

Part One I believe our greatest joy, our greatest privilege, and our greatest responsibility is to be a parent. The night our first son was born, I got down on my knees and prayed, “Oh, God, if I never have… Read More ›

The Dude Versus Man

It’s 1864 and the stage coach has just rolled down the dusty street. The horses whinny as the driver on top pulls on the reins and yells “whoooo.” The curtain covered door opens and a lady dressed in fine silk… Read More ›

A Gentle Touch

The woman bows before the rock and with a voice filled with pain she requests the gods to give her relief. There is no response. She moves to a nearby tree and bows before the tree. She requests that the… Read More ›

Is Anybody at Home?

The leaves have turned to their golden hues, the oranges are bright, the browns deep, and the yellow sends a subdued brilliance across the land. The sidewalks are cleared and the homes luxurious. The Man stops in front of the… Read More ›

Death Had its Grip

The Man stands gazing out across the barren, dry parched desert floor.  A slight breeze kisses His sweaty neck and feels refreshing. He reaches back and lifts His hair up off His neck and gazes up at the sun. He… Read More ›

The Potter

As the sun rises announcing a new day to face, the screen door slams as her night guest slips out. Crushing the cigarette into the ashtray and shoving the now empty whiskey glasses aside, the woman shoves her chair back… Read More ›

He is Risen!

Editor’s Note: Once again we are publishing this Easter favorite. This wonderful article by Lyle has become a yearly favorite here at ICB. From all of us here at ICB, Happy Resurrection Day!   Jesus Christ died.  He died quivering… Read More ›

Joy Is An Inside Job

It is cruel to say to people who are in sorrow, “Smile and be happy.” People simply cannot be happy all the time. There is no way that people can paste a smile on their face and go around with… Read More ›

Let Them March

Sue CassSue is a Follower of Jesus Christ and the CEO of Elah Ministries, Inc. A 501c3 offering hope, healing, and deliverance through her ministering to hurting souls, her published books, short stories, blogs, Facebook, and website. She loves playing… Read More ›

Prioritizing Your Life

Sometimes I hear adults tell young people, “Make all the money you can, just so you make it honestly.” That’s not good advice. If you make all the money you can, you are going to be making money when you… Read More ›