The recent election brought the differences in America into sharp focus. It presents an opportunity we as Christians cannot afford to miss! Separating ideas is a necessary step to building understanding and ultimately creating unity. In fact, separation is part of creation. Consider the opening passages of Genesis and observe ...
Read More »I Think We Hit the Wrong Note–Music in Church
My daughter recently sent me a text message while she was attending a church service with a friend. She was so simple and yet so profound. The text said ” Mom, I love the music here. We sang ‘Victory in Jesus’ just like with Poppy.” Now, let me give you ...
Read More »Realistic Expectations: Your Husband Is Not Jesus Jr.
You cannot hold your husband to a standard so high that he would have to be Jesus Jr. to achieve it. Even though your spouse is saved and being sanctified, he is not perfect (as you are not perfect); his old habits and sins did not fall away in the ...
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? ...
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