A teen’s testimony of how she was freed from an unhealthy need for approval was the feature story of a missions newsletter I received. The irony was that the accompanying photo of this young missionary showed her in a yoga pose. It is a grave concern how many young people ...
Read More »“Mind Your Own Business!”
How many times have you been told to “mind your own business”? Sure, everyone is entitled to his or her own privacy, but is there ever a time when you shouldn’t mind your own business? This week, my husband and I hunkered down with the remote and came across the ...
Read More »We All Need a Real Friend
“No man is an island, no man stands alone.” God created us as social beings, so it’s clear that everyone needs a friend. We cannot make it on our own. When our creator made Adam, He saw that it was not good for him to be lonely, so He created ...
Read More »Honoring and Obeying Your Parents: Even When You Don’t Agree
Angry words fly. The valiant acts of kindness are no longer in the realm of your thinking. Emotional lines have been drawn and crossed. The door slams and you are left all alone with the aftermath of the so-called discussion. Life is so not fair. Why doesn’t your mom understand? ...
Read More »We think God is a Bad Parent When We Don’t Honor Him
We as born- again believers are children of God and He is our ultimate Parent. Do we ever consider God to be a bad parent? Do we always honor God as our Father like we are commanded to in Deuteronomy 6:13– “ Honor the Lord your God, worship only him, and make your ...
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