For my devotions, I’ve been reading through the book Becoming the Woman God Wants Me to Be, by Donna Partrow. I recommend it to all you ladies out there who look at the Proverbs 31 woman and say, “How in the world did she get it all done?” This book ...
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October 31st … Just another Day to be a Witness
A very important truth was brought to my attention this morning as I listened to K-Love radio. One of the hosts made a valid point, he explained that Halloween is actually the only holiday in which people show up at your door asking for something. Think about it. On Christmas, ...
Read More »Guilt Versus Grace–Who Wins?
Guilt! It’s heavy. It’s paralyzing. And it can become all-consuming, threatening the one who suffers from it with feelings of isolation, unworthiness, and despair. And then there’s grace. Amazing grace. God’s unmerited favor that washes away those taunting feelings and makes it easier to breathe again, to live again. Guilt ...
Read More »Eight-Year-Old Michigan Boy Reaches Out To Bully
Character: 1. the aggregate of features and traits that form the individual nature of some person or thing 2. qualities of honesty, courage, or the like; integrity 3. moral or ethical quality: a fine honorable character It’s when the going gets tough that person’s character shines forth, lighting the ...
Read More »Moving Works: Films About Jesus
“There is a city we did not build. It’s not on the map.” This short film takes the viewer on a quick paced, constantly moving journey. It pulls you along. The narrator talks about despair, and all the while he is speaking, you can almost feel his words. You sense ...
Read More »The Dark Side of “Witch City” on All Hallows Eve
Having once lived about five miles from Salem, Massachusetts, the historical and famous “Witch City” is second nature to me. As almost any resident within 50 miles of Salem, I have spent at least one Halloween night in all the craziness that Salem has to offer on what they deem ...
Read More »Working Without a Net
I read somewhere that faith is more along the lines of a trampoline than a solid foundation. The Christian life is simply an invitation to jump. I like that, and I don’t like that. Trampolines scare me. I love the reckless abandon that will overcome you. Let’s face it–anyone who says ...
Read More »Life Gave Me Lemons… So I Painted My Wedding Dress!
How would you feel if you got dumped one week before your wedding day? Better yet, what would you do? The typical bride-to-be would probably cry her eyes out… and then cry some more. That’s expected, but what follows the crying isn’t normally healthy nor uplifting. Not to mention, some ...
Read More »A Site of God’s Judgment: The Discovery of Sodom?
In Genesis 19 it is recorded that the city of Sodom was judged for its rampant immorality. Was there really such a city? Is this story true? If it is true it lends support to biblical truth and the belief that God judges sin. For liberals who do not want ...
Read More »The Salt of the Earth
Jesus said we are to be the salt of the earth. Salt flavors food to give it a distinct and memorable taste. We are to be the fragrance of the earth for Jesus Christ and season every place we go on the earth. Every pocket of darkness we find on ...
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