In 1 Timothy 2:9, the Lord provides three guidelines that help Christian women figure out what and what not to wear. Continue Reading …
May
Although my dad has been with the Lord since 1979, the image of him on his knees before the Lord is indelibly etched on my mind and in my heart. Continue Reading …
I asked God to make me one crazy generous giver, and compiled a list of people I could give to. Then, I proceeded to have one of the most fun days ever! Continue Reading …
I don’t recall a more physically exhausting, worry-filled, second-guessing, constant-struggle time in my life than those years I spent as a single mom. Continue Reading …
I look back and see that much of the blessings I'm experiencing today are the fruit of a foundation that my dad laid in my life by teaching me the ways of God. Continue Reading …
“From now on you do what you want to do and I’ll do what I want. I’m not going to keep going back and forth with you about who’s going to lead this family!” Continue Reading …
Accept the fact that you are who you are and minister out of who you are. That frees me up a bunch. Continue Reading …
June
My dad used to say it this way: “You are what you have been becoming. And you will be down the road what you are becoming now.” Continue Reading …
When I wrote a post on modesty, I came under fire for focusing on such mundane matters rather than really important stuff—like comforting the sick and war-torn. Continue Reading …
The concept of “holy submission” in the face of certain humiliating and ugly death is that with which my heart longs to challenge the body of Christ. Continue Reading …
Since the time my son was in the womb, we’ve prayed for the woman God had in mind for him and are absolutely delighted with His choice! Continue Reading …
As we’ve shared in the preparations and enjoyed giving pre-marital counsel, my mind keeps returning to the Ultimate Wedding I’m longing to attend. Continue Reading …
I’ve known something for a while now that has had me really scared, and it’s this: I’m terrified of sharing the Gospel with unbelievers. Continue Reading …
A simple principle helpful in dealing with difficult people is, I am not responsible for what others do to me, but for my own reactions and responses to others. Continue Reading …
I'm a stay-at-home mom, so I don't hear a lot of compliments on a regular basis. There's no, “Excellent job with that diaper changing technique, mom.” Continue Reading …
I’ve heard it said that it takes seven compliments to undo a single criticism. If that’s true, we should be complimenting others—a lot. Continue Reading …
This is such an important topic, especially for those of us who have more practice at dishing out correction than affirmation! Continue Reading …
My eyes filled with tears as I whispered, “Really, Lord? It’s grace I need? It’s grace You’re whispering to this heart overwhelmed by circumstances and sin?” Continue Reading …
It’s difficult to hold to the tenets of our faith when they rub hard against the reality of a culture that is wildly independent and unashamedly hedonistic. Continue Reading …
It all started several months ago when our staff began watching the “Flow” video series by Pastor John Ortberg, who likened life in the Spirit to . . . surfing! Continue Reading …
Many families I know take the fun summer approach, which I’m all for. But I think summers also offer a unique opportunity to do ministry together as a family. Continue Reading …