The Point Radio: Pleasing God or Man |
by Mark Earley |
Your actions may look good, but is your heart in the right place?...
Kim Eckert, “The Need to Please,” Today’s Christian Woman, July/August 2008.
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July 06, 2009
July 03, 2009
The Point Radio: Generation Rude |
by Mark Earley |
Are today's kids the "rudest generation"?...
Susan Gregory Thomas, “Today’s Tykes: Secure Kids or Rudest Generation in History?” MSNBC.com, 6 May 2009.
July 02, 2009
The Point Radio: Fishers of Men |
by Mark Earley |
He turned his hobby into a way to reach struggling kids....
Adam Bluestein, “Make it Matter: Fishing as an Alternative to Drugs,” Reader’s Digest.
July 01, 2009
The Point Radio: Lion on the Loose |
by Mark Earley |
If you're going to fight, choose your battles wisely....
“Michigan Police Shock Cougar – a Toy One – with Taser,” Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2009.
June 30, 2009
The Point Radio: Happy Campers |
by Mark Earley |
No money for a hotel? You can still take a trip....
Kate Pickert, “Camping for the Hotel Set,” Time, 23 April 2009,
June 29, 2009
The Point Radio: Love Your Neighbor |
by Mark Earley |
They're reaching out in hard times....
Annie Gowen, “In Recession, Some See Burst of ‘Neighboring’,” Washington Post, 4 May 2009.
June 26, 2009
The Point Radio: Cheating Yourself |
by Mark Earley |
These graduates won't be walking....
“Ohio High School Graduation Canceled Over Cheating Scandal,” Associated Press, 5 June 2009.
June 25, 2009
The Point Radio: Wait-y Lessons |
by Mark Earley |
June 24, 2009
The Point Radio: Surging Adoptions |
by Mark Earley |
Adoption is an option....
June 23, 2009
The Point Radio: Passing the Test |
by Mark Earley |
What lessons will high school graduates take with them?...
June 22, 2009
The Point Radio: Involved Fathers |
by Mark Earley |
June 19, 2009
The Point Radio: Parenting Dad-Style |
by Mark Earley |
Dad, your presence makes all the difference....
Judsen Culbreath, “What Dads Are Made Of,” Reader's Digest.
June 18, 2009
The Point Radio: Wisdom's Pay Back |
by Mark Earley |
Watching for that tax refund in the mail?...
Jeff Bloom, “What to Do with the Tax Refund Check?” 26 March 2009.
June 17, 2009
The Point Radio: Gleaning |
by Mark Earley |
What have you gleaned from Scripture lately?...
June 16, 2009
The Point Radio: Rain, Rain, Go Away . . . or Not! |
by Mark Earley |
Rain, rain, go away. Or maybe not....
June 15, 2009
The Point Radio: Hit the Road |
by Mark Earley |
June 12, 2009
The Point Radio: A Parent's Homework |
by Mark Earley |
School's out, but it might be time for parents to hit the books....
You can find a list of upcoming homeschool conferences at American Vision.
June 11, 2009
The Point Radio: Game Face |
by Mark Earley |
How will your kids spend this summer?...
Donna St. George, “Study Finds Some Youths Addicted to Video Games,” Washington Post, 20 April 2009.
June 10, 2009
The Point Radio: Boomerang Generation |
by Mark Earley |
Boomerangs aren't limited to the Outback anymore....
“Hard Times Forcing Many Young Adults Back to the Roost,” Washington Post, 2 May 2009.
June 09, 2009
The Point Radio: Summer Reading |
by Mark Earley |
What books are on your summer reading list?...
Find some summer reading suggestions from BreakPoint.
June 08, 2009
The Point Radio: Forgotten Freedoms |
by Mark Earley |
Don't take freedom for granted....
Amir Shah and Heidi Vogt, “Apparent Poison Gas Hospitalizes 84 Afghan Girls,” Associated Press, 12 May 2009.
June 05, 2009
The Point Radio: Marriage Before Baby Carriage |
by Mark Earley |
The American family as we know it may be disappearing....
Rob Stein and Donna St. George, “Number of Unwed Mothers Has Risen Sharply,” Washington Post, 14 May 2009.
June 04, 2009
The Point Radio: Abortion Support Shifting |
by Mark Earley |
Good news -- public opinion on abortion is shifting....
“Public Takes Conservative Turn on Gun Control, Abortion,” Pew Research Center , 30 April 2009.
June 03, 2009
The Point Radio: No Recession for Teens |
by Mark Earley |
Is recession hitting teenage spending?...
Read about the Seventeen survey on Teen Spending and the Recession.
June 02, 2009
The Point Radio: Foul Play |
by Mark Earley |
Unsportsmanlike conduct isn't limited just to the players....
Annie Gowen, “100-Yard Penalty on Players’ Parents,” Washington Post, 21 April 2009.
June 01, 2009
The Point Radio: Letting Go |
by Mark Earley |
The time for spring cleaning is almost gone....
May 29, 2009
The Point Radio: Are You Hiding Something? |
by Mark Earley |
You can run, but you can't hide....
May 28, 2009
The Point Radio: Will Work for Spending Money |
by Mark Earley |
How are you prepping your teen for success?...
May 27, 2009
The Point Radio: Text Ed |
by Mark Earley |
Who's guiding your kids?...
May 26, 2009
The Point Radio: Vanity’s Price Tag |
by Mark Earley |
What will self-absorption cost? A lot....
May 25, 2009
The Point Radio: A Worthy Tradition |
by Mark Earley |
Here's a tradition worth adding to your Memorial Day....
May 22, 2009
The Point Radio: Reach Out and Touch Someone |
by Mark Earley |
Are you out of touch?...
May 21, 2009
The Point Radio: Facing Our Own Monsters |
by Mark Earley |
She's finally decided to share her story....
May 20, 2009
The Point Radio: The Forgotten Art of Giving Anonymously |
by Mark Earley |
Does your left hand know what your right hand is doing?...
May 19, 2009
The Point Radio: Comedy Stimulus |
by Mark Earley |
It's not just the economy that needs a boost....
May 18, 2009
The Point Radio: A Modest Proposal |
by Mark Earley |
A good trend is hard to find....
May 15, 2009
The Point Radio: Escape Routes |
by Mark Earley |
When it rains, it pours....
Bill Dedman, “Lawyers Survives Hudson River Flight, Loses Job,” MSNBC, 17 April 2009.
May 14, 2009
The Point Radio: Deny Me, Deny Me Not |
by Mark Earley |
May 13, 2009
The Point Radio: Teen Tension |
by Mark Earley |
Too much conflict will trouble your teens for a lifetime....
Helen Reinherz, “A Lesson for Parents: Arguing in Front of Your Teens Has Lasting Impact, Researchers Find,” PRNewswire, 9 March 2009.
May 12, 2009
The Point Radio: Pick Up the Phone |
by Mark Earley |
Who should you be calling?...
Michelle Maisto, “Cell Phones are Becoming the Only Phones for More Americans,” EWeek, 12 March 2009.
May 11, 2009
The Point Radio: Zig Zags |
by Mark Earley |
What will it take to get you to slow down?...
Adam Tuss, “Zig Zag Lines Being Painted on Purpose,” WTOP News, 20 April 2009.
May 08, 2009
The Point Radio: Risks for Riches |
by Mark Earley |
Can your genes make you rich?...
Dr. Ranit Mishori, “Can Genetics Determine Your Financial Future?” Parade, 29 March 2009.
May 07, 2009
The Point Radio: Pay it Off |
by Mark Earley |
Don't let debt weigh you down....
Andrea Tomer, “Most Refunds Likely to be Saved,” Washington Times, 27 March 2009.
May 06, 2009
The Point Radio: Are You Speaking Their Language? |
by Mark Earley |
Talking doesn't always lead to hearing....
Ryan J. Foley, “Quirky Regional Dictionary Nears Finish,” Associated Press, 23 March 2009.
May 05, 2009
The Point Radio: A Legacy of Love |
by Mark Earley |
How will the world become a better place because you lived?...
“Four Receive Organs from Slain California Officer,” CNN.com, 25 March 2009.
Henry K. Lee, “Slain Oakland Officer’s Organs Save Four Men,” San Francisco Chronicle, 26 March 2009.
May 04, 2009
The Point Radio: Want to Be Immortal? |
by Mark Earley |
Will you live on after death, inside a machine?...
Paul Christensen, “Immortal Fiction Becoming Fact,” Washington Times, 25 March 2009.
May 01, 2009
The Point Radio: Rescue Gone Wrong |
by Mark Earley |
Is it heroism or foolishness?...
“Fireman Accused in Fatal Arson,” Washington Times, 22 March 2009.
April 30, 2009
The Point Radio: Too Far Gone |
by Mark Earley |
No mess is beyond redemption....
“NC Woman Hopes to Cash in After Dog’s Deposit,” Associated Press, 18 March 2009.
April 29, 2009
The Point Radio: Worth Living For |
by Mark Earley |
Middle school isn't what it used to be....
Eilene Zimmer, “Teen Angst Turns Deadly,” Psychology Today, Jan/Feb 2009.
April 28, 2009
The Point Radio: Foolproof Suicide |
by Mark Earley |
They're dying to make sure they leave this world....
William Adams, “Foolproofing Suicide with Euthanasia Test Kits,” Time, 13 April 2009.
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