10 Easy Ways To Encourage Others
Encouragers are an amazing breed to me. It seems to come so easy to them. Meanwhile, all I can come up with is a slow pat on the back and a quietly delivered, “There, there.” Is there hope for people…
Maybe Mom Guilt Isn’t Such A Bad Thing
Can moms ever do anything right? According to modern culture, the answer has been a resounding “no.” Should you breastfeed or use formula? Either choice will be wrong to someone in your life. Debating whether or not to be a…
5 Things Christians Should Stop Doing Right Now
Christians receive a lot of criticism for what they do and for what they fail to do, as well. It seems as if everyone has a set of standards to which they hold other Christians, and believers find they can…
The Battle With Sin: Spiritual Discipline
After being saved, I naively believed that my sin issue was over. I repented and believed, and the Lord saw fit to save me! So, as I understood it, that nasty ol’ sin problem was over. The joke was on…
Is It Biblical To Be A Tradwife?
A woman’s life choices and role in society are seemingly always up for debate. No matter what we do, ladies, it’s not correct. We can’t win. Working from home? You’re wrong. Housewife? Bad choice. Single? What’s wrong with you? Married?…
A Must-Read: ‘The Deconstruction of Christianity’
In 2021, I wrote a post called Christian Deconstruction: A Trend That’s Here to Stay. Although I believed it was a significant problem in the Church, I only heard a few prominent Christians addressing the issue at the time. It…
7 Unrealistic Expectations Christians Should Forget Immediately
Expectations, in and of themselves, are not problematic, but we need to make sure they are based in reality. For Christians, this means keeping expectations grounded in God’s Word. For instance, believers rightfully expect Christ’s return (Luke 12:40), sanctification (1…
8 Tips For Christian Newlyweds
Last month I wrote 10 Suggestions For Engaged Christian Couples. I’d like to follow through with that line of thinking and address Christian newlyweds. Once the wedding euphoria dies down, you’re just like any newly married couple trying to figure…
The Struggle Of The Childless Church
I have been a member at seven churches since I was saved. Each had its own set of strengths and weaknesses. The healthiest churches had one thing, though, that the struggling churches did not. Children. The churches with young families…
Responding To Your Feedback: Part 6 (The Catholic Edition)
Every so often I receive comments on my blog posts and emails from readers who want to share their input on what I have written. Although many are supportive and friendly, plenty of others are critical, mean-spirited, inaccurate, or some…
