Is There A NAR Influence In Your Church?
The Church is under attack. Believers around the world face persecution beyond anything we encounter in the United States. Thankfully, we are still blessed with the freedom to worship freely in our nation, but that doesn’t mean we are not…
How I’m Raising My Preacher’s Kids
I was woefully unprepared for motherhood, but raising a preacher’s kids has only added a whole new challenge to the mix. In conservative circles, I feel compelled to explain my lack of “churching” as a young person. We didn’t do…
Don’t Forget About Easter On Christmas
Christmas is a strange Christian holiday because believers’ celebration of Christ’s birth has essentially been hijacked by the world, and Christians have gone along with it for the most part. They say, “Jesus is the reason for the season,” but…
Ministering To Others: When Your Relationship Is Complicated
I am very open about my family relationships being complicated. My mom’s alcoholism, my parents’ divorce, and being the first one in my family to be a born-again Christian can make things awkward. In the midst of awkwardness, unresolved issues,…
The New Age Movement Has Infiltrated The Church
When you think of New Age, what comes to mind? Do you think about a mystical woman gazing into a crystal ball or a coven of witches meeting at midnight in the woods in the light of a full moon?…
How Can We Mourn With Those Who Mourn?
This week tragedy struck in our church family, and as a result, we are in the midst of planning a very unexpected funeral. Through the sadness, I have witnessed church members effortlessly jump into action to serve this family. To…
Your Church Needs To Change
Church is one of my favorite places to be. There is comfort in the familiarity of the routines, traditions, and friendly faces. Hey, even the unfriendly faces make me feel a sense of comfort and security. I know my place…
Rick Warren And The Problem With Celebrity Pastors
I wrote a post about Rick Warren and Saddleback Church directly following the news that Saddleback had ordained three female pastors. I posted what I knew about Saddleback and Rick Warren in the hope of warning believers. Instead, I had…
Why Churches Are Becoming LGBTQ+ Allies
When I was saved in 2009, same-sex marriage was not a federally protected right, and thus, was illegal in most states. However, multiple states were actively fighting to make same-sex marriage legal at that time. Generally, churches still upheld biblical…
Is Children’s Ministry Worth The Effort?
A few years ago, I would have said that children’s ministry is a waste of time. I understand why that makes me sound like a jaded, single, child-hating twenty-something. However, I’m a married woman with five children who is turning…
