Your Quiet Weekend Moment…
As Cyber Monday creeps closer and the manger threatens to fade into commercialism, a Word: “Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10
View ArticleThe Mother’s Heart…at Christmas
Luke 2:16-20 (NIV) 16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them...
View ArticleJesus Vs. Religion?
This morning I stumbled upon this video on CNN’s Belief Blog. It appears I’m late to the party, because already it’s caused a circus of attention both passionately in favor of this man’s views…and...
View ArticleThe Gospel According to “Kung Fu Panda 2″: Part 1
Several weeks ago our family rented Kung Fu Panda 2 for a cozy movie night at home. In the midst of backflips and kickboxing, incendiary buildings and talking animals, there were two scenes that...
View ArticleThe Gospel According to Kung Fu Panda 2: Part 2
Yesterday I told you about a lesson I learned from Kung Fu Panda 2, of all places. You can read more about my thoughts on personal allegiance to Christ and the persecuted church HERE. Today I want to...
View ArticleHe Will Rejoice Over You With Singing
While worship pressed against the exposed rafters and painted ductwork at church this morning, my firstborn stood close to my side. His figure entered my peripheral vision, and it registered that we...
View Article5 Reasons Why God Wants You To Take A Vacation
Ok, I suppose I shouldn’t purport to speak for God, but I am becoming convinced in my middle-age, that our loving Father desires our souls to be refreshed and our strength to be renewed; that He takes...
View ArticleHow Important Is My Happiness? Or Yours?
The past few weeks have proven to be full of wrinkles and unforeseen changes. My emotions seem to move across the spectrum from frustration to sadness, from worry to the gray, undefinable weight of...
View ArticleHow to be Used When You’re Not in the Spotlight
Of all the character traits I love in my husband, humility has got to be at the top of the pile. He works his tail off to meet his goals, yet has never been one to shine the light on himself without...
View ArticleWhat Working Out Teaches Me About God’s Holiness
Last spring my son was training with his school’s running club for a 5k in a city near our home. As part of the preparation, his coach composed a grid with recommended activities and offered ”extra...
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