One day, Jesus got into a boat with his disciples (Luke 8:22) It seems that getting into a boat was common back then. At least in the area where Jesus lived, because He got into boats pretty often. And His disciples, they were used to getting in boats, too. Some of them were fishermen, after … Read More about Are You In?
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Preparing for Persecution
Another mass shooting took place last week, and it seems that Christians were once more a target. This incident sparked a touching conversation with my daughter that still lingers in my mind. At the risk of sounding either paranoid or depressing (or both!), it has occurred to me more than once over the past several years … Read More about Preparing for Persecution
Even at Gunpoint, Yes, I Am a Christian
“Mama?” my eleven-year-old asked. “What would you say if someone held a gun to your head and asked if you were a Christian?” This is one of those times when I wish she could still fit on my lap. Because I’d love nothing more than to fold her into my arms and stroke her hair … Read More about Even at Gunpoint, Yes, I Am a Christian
The Woman I’ll Never Be
I’ll never be that Pinterest perfect mom with the Facebook fantastic life. I’ll never be the always-with-it woman sitting a little further down the church pew. I’ll never be the hip mom next door or the superwoman who seems to do it all with minimal effort and maximum style. I’ll never be my favorite Bible study teacher who stands … Read More about The Woman I’ll Never Be
How to Build Christian Unity
I cringed a little as I opened the cover. Sure, I had already done this several times. And yes, I knew the task was good and necessary and beneficial. But still…it didn’t get any easier. With a sigh, I pulled open the clasped rings and started removing pages from another one of my Grandma’s photo albums. … Read More about How to Build Christian Unity
Love Goes the Whole Way
Have you ever heard the old gospel song “We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder“? It’s a reference to Jacob’s vision as described in Genesis 28. I heard a Sunday school lesson about this passage recently, and was struck by this verse: And he dreamed, and behold, there was a ladder set up on the earth, and the … Read More about Love Goes the Whole Way
A Woman’s Prayer for Christian Men
Another day, another story of a crumbling marriage making its way to my ears, slumping my shoulders and squelching my spirit. Another man falling for the lie that his family ought to be led with an iron fist and roaring tones rather than a loving hand and gentle admonitions. Another husband believing the deceptive whisper, “She’ll … Read More about A Woman’s Prayer for Christian Men
The Wise Man Builds His House…Where?
I recently wrote a post challenging the notion of so-called “pro-choice Christians.” I was dismayed by one Facebook response to that post. It involved a casual, “This doesn’t change my mind.” Followed by a shrug. I think it was the shrug that hurt the most. Not because I was personally acquainted with this woman. I … Read More about The Wise Man Builds His House…Where?
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