Oh, my word, His Word!
My sweet momma was a teaching leader for a Bible Study Fellowship Class for many years. She influenced me in countless ways because of her commitment to her ministry—and the…
Category: Christian living
If three practical steps to deal with your problem aren’t all that practical …
Some day, pain is coming for you. When it does, you will find that advice, no matter how sound or sincere, is hollow or even a little preachy. The Sunday school answers sound formulaic and don’t at all satisfy, but it’s not appropriate for you to set everyone else straight. They don’t get it; you endure it.
A Hissy Fit and Trust Issues
“It’s pretty much useless for me to do anything,” I wailed pitifully. Our CRV crept through the pedestrian stripes in front of Walmart, my husband, the good Rev, at the…
The Nagging Question
“I just don’t know why God led us here,” my friend said wearily. “Why did He put us through this?” I’m flopped on my bed, door shut, lights off, phone…
I held a baby today . . .
I held a baby today. That’s not a big deal, right? It is. For a moment it’s unfamiliar—the lightness of a newborn, his head worked up into the curve of…
Sin much? Love much.
“You need to start praying that God will show you the depth of your sin.” Her words hung in the air for a moment. It didn’t sting like it does…
Bought With a Price
Years ago at a bible study, I learned something about Jesus’ last moments on the cross that I had never heard before. Jesus’ declaration moments before death, the Greek word…
That’s the devil’s game.
I had a revelation this morning when my Bible fell open to this page. I shared with my small group last night that I’d been angry with God since we…
