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…
Christians Shouldn’t Be Worrywarts
As a woman, it feels like worry is just baked in the cake, so to speak. We tend to be the ones who are left to figure out details to most things, attend to the moment-to-moment responsibilities of the day,…
Being The Invisible Wife
Former first lady, Michelle Obama, started a podcast this year. I’m not an Obama fan and haven’t gone out of my way to follow her new venture, but she continually ends up on my radar because she keeps saying things…
Yes, You Can (And Should) Be A Spiritual Mother
Mother’s Day is a tough day for some women because they have/had objectively bad moms while others are dealing with personal struggles concerning motherhood such as infertility, loss of a child, death of a mother, or a wayward child. In…
Sinful Pasts, Evangelism, And Hypocritical Christians
One of the hardest parts of being a Christian is telling other people about Jesus. We don’t want to be judged by others or come across as “crazy.” Not to mention, we fear that someone may ask us a question…
4 Things My First Church Got Right With New Believers
Any time someone is saved, we ought to rejoice. However, after we celebrate and praise God for His gift of salvation and rescuing that individual, there is more to do. New believers need guidance and, of course, discipleship. The local…
5 Reasons You Don’t Have Time For God
One of the biggest struggles I have in my Christian life is spending time with the Lord. Are you shocked? Disgusted? Well, sometimes I’m those things. Yes, I am in awe when I look at my life from before Christ…
5 Christian Things I Don’t Do
Christians are supposed to be set apart for God. We draw closer to Him and move away from the world. That is a natural part of sanctification, and we should expect all Christians to display this pattern in their lives.…
Christianity Is A Crutch For Weak People (Defending Christianity)
Christians, if they’re bold with their faith, are easy targets for criticism. It seems like everyone has something to say about Christianity, and everybody speaks as if they’re experts about our faith. Apparently, reading a blog post or two and…
