What We Might Be Getting Wrong About Christian Obedience
One of the essential aspects of the Christian life is obedience. The Bible discusses it often, preachers give sermons on it, and we sing songs about it. Yet, we somehow misunderstand obedience and apply it to our lives incorrectly. Christian…
The Prescription For A Blessed Life: Walking Through Proverbs 3
Today we continue our walk through Proverbs in chapter 3. I highly recommend you take a moment to read through it before you continue. As usual, I won’t be doing a verse-by-verse study. Rather, I’m just sharing what sticks out…
Seeking Wisdom: Walking Through Proverbs 1
I’m forty-three years old, so of course, I think I should have reached the pinnacle of wisdom. However, I have a long way to go, folks. What’s a girl to do? The best course of action, as I see it,…
You Received Bad News: Now What?
The thing about bad news is that we don’t always see it coming. Actually, we rarely do. And if we do have a suspicion that something bad is on the way, we almost never know when it’s coming or how…
Verses For When You Feel Overwhelmed
I feel overwhelmed. Not always, but right now I do. I recently planned a two-week vacation for my family of seven that took place over three destinations. All the while, I was homeschooling and preparing our home and luggage for…
Confession: I Have Fallen Short
A few years ago, I woke up to some news that really shook me; I’m a garbage human being. That’s a pretty harsh statement, but don’t feel too bad for me. The assessment is my own. Of course, the whole…
Can Christians Be Funny?
Laughter. It’s one of my favorite things. If we can’t see the humor in life and share a chuckle with loved ones over the absurdities of what we observe, then I wonder if we really appreciate the world around us…
5 Ways To Ruin Your Christian Testimony
Christians aren’t perfect. Full stop. Repeat that yourself as often as you need. Too many of us have been fooled into thinking that, in order to be a “good” Christian, we must be perfect representations of what it is to…
Be A First-Generation Christian
Recently, one of our Sunday School teachers challenged us to consider where we base our faith and how we disciple our children. People give all kinds of reasons as to why they believe they are saved, and so often what…
5 Ways To Push Your Kids Away From Jesus
As if being a parent wasn’t enough pressure, Christian mothers and fathers carry the added concern of their children’s spiritual condition. Sometimes, it’s all I can do to get the kids dressed, keep the squabbling to a minimum, and get…
