6 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Becoming A Pastor’s Wife
If I made a list before I was saved of a million paths my life might take one day, pastor’s wife would not have been on it. After becoming a Christian, the list would still not include pastor’s wife. No…
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…
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…
Navigating The Holidays With Your Unsaved Family
Christmas is supposed to be a time to celebrate Jesus’ birth, and we use that time to be with our loved ones as we worship the Lord. It’s a special time, but for some, it isn’t always so wonderful. Let’s…
Responding To Your Feedback: Part 5
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…
When You Don’t Want To Answer God’s Call
Christians, we might have a problem that we are actively ignoring. We attend church, sing hymns, pray, read the Bible, but we also draw a line in the sand when God calls us to something unpreferred. Christians say they want…
Christian, Plant Seeds Whatever The Result
It can be discouraging when we witness to those who don’t know the Lord, can’t it? Some believers consistently share their faith, invite people to church, and serve others while rarely seeing anyone come to faith. We might wonder what…
Conservative And Christian Aren’t The Same Thing
The last several years have offered Christians a bit of hope concerning their place in the culture and politics. Conservatives, in response to the likes of Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, California Governor Gavin Newsom, and tech giant Bill Gates, have stepped…
Examining Greg Locke’s Teachings in ‘Come Out In Jesus Name’
My heart is broken over how churches and ministries use Jesus to propagate false and sometimes dangerous teachings. Manipulation paired with a veneer of Christianity seems to be enough to convince people to believe unbiblical teachings and to become ardent…
