You have probably heard the saying attributed to circus magnate Phineas T. Barnum, "There's a sucker born every minute." Nearly all of us have been deceived at least a few times in our lives. Upon careful research, even Barnum's famous "quote" turns out to be a deception invented by one of his rivals. Usually, we are deceived about relatively minor matters, often because of our own carelessness. But it would be far more serious if we found we had been deceived about the major issues of life.

With Hurricane Katrina a fading memory, many merchants are going back to their old businesses—and their old ways. Is there a lesson we should be learning—and what are the consequences if we do not learn?

In a world with so much suffering, happy families are harder and harder to find. Perhaps you came from a broken family—or are in one right now. Your Bible reveals vital tools that can help you build—or rebuild—the happy family God wants you to have!

In recent decades, modern educators have seen a dramatic change in schools. Violence and disrespect often play a larger role in a student's life than study and discipline. Why has this change occurred, and what does it portend?

Do you have "unsaved" friends or relatives? Are you afraid they are in Hell, burning now and forever in fiery torment? Perhaps you are even happy at the thought of your enemies burning in Hell. You may be surprised by what the Bible really teaches!