Ask God to allow you to see the Church from His perspective and fill you with hope for His purpose in this "Great Mystery!" Continue Reading …
June
I invite you to read an email Nancy wrote to a friend who was considering leaving her church . . . Continue Reading …
According to the disciple John, the true indicator of the extent of our love for God is the extent of our love for those around us ... Continue Reading …
Is the church accomplishing its mission of making disciples? Equipping believers? Evangelizing the lost? It seems we can't even keep our own kids. Continue Reading …
Is your heart filled with pride or with humility? Take a look at this list, and examine your heart to take a "biggish" step toward humility today. Continue Reading …
One of the most debated church issues is "women's roles." I'm going to wade in today to discuss women's role in the church. Continue Reading …
Without hesitation, I would say Priscilla was a gifted, strong, and intelligent woman. But I want us to observe a few things as we consider this True Woman. Continue Reading …
As you read today's post, I just ask that you prayerfully consider what I've presented with a gracious heart ... Continue Reading …
July
Perhaps "domesticity" sounds to you like a dreary home economics term from the ‘50s. Sorry, that perspective is entirely too narrow. Continue Reading …
Some women have a natural bent toward hospitality. Others don't. But that doesn't mean we should just leave it up to those who like to do it. Continue Reading …
Hospitality doesn't have to be hard! Here are six tips--along with one recipe--I've learned that have made things much easier. Continue Reading …
What I saw stopped me dead in my tracks. The aisle had been transformed. From top to bottom, beginning to end, it was stocked full of colorful balls of yarn. Continue Reading …
Two errors wives can believe about home making: One, we expect our husband to be our helper, and two, we resent our husband when he doesn’t help us at all. Continue Reading …
Ephesians 2:14 states that Jesus Christ Himself is our peace. If this is true, why are so many homes brimming over with stress-filled activity and conflict? Continue Reading …
Your floors can be sparkling, the windows shining, the aromas wafting, but if you don’t know how to connect with your guest . . . well, it’s a flop! Continue Reading …
Conversation is often an easy, pleasurable experience—with those you connect with—but when conversation doesn’t come naturally, are you prepared to work at it? Continue Reading …
What are you to do when you’ve been taking an aerobics class with this woman for two years . . . and you can’t remember her name? Continue Reading …
Beautifying our homes conveys some of the more creative qualities of the God we serve. Continue Reading …
August
Whether it’s the fault of the forgetful fairy godmother or her malfunctioning magic wand—beautiful marriages don’t just happen. Continue Reading …
Whether it’s waiting for Jon to pick out just the right screws at Menards, or wanting him to do a task differently, I can so easily go down the impatience path. Continue Reading …